[ECOLOG-L] CFP: Worskhop on Data Mining in Earth System Science (DMESS 2013)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fourth Workshop on Data Mining in Earth System Science (DMESS 2013) http://www.climatemodeling.org/workshops/dmess2013/ Co-convened by: Forrest M. Hoffman, Jitendra Kumar, J. Walter Larson, and Miguel D. Mahecha Held in Conjunction with: International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS 2013) Barcelona, Spain June 5--7, 2012 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Workshop Description: Spanning many orders of magnitude in time and space scales, Earth science data are increasingly large and complex, and often represent very long time series, making such data difficult to analyze, visualize, interpret, and understand. Moreover, advanced electronic data storage technologies have enabled the creation of large repositories of observational data, while modern high performance computing capacity has enabled the creation of detailed empirical and process-based models that produce copious output across all these time and space scales. The resulting explosion of heterogeneous, multi-disciplinary Earth science data have rendered traditional means of integration and analysis ineffective, necessitating the application of new analysis methods and the development of highly scalable software tools for synthesis, assimilation, comparison, and visualization. This workshop explores various data mining approaches to understanding Earth science processes, emphasizing the unique technological challenges associated with utilizing very large and long time series geospatial data sets. Especially encouraged are original research papers describing applications of statistical and data mining methods---including cluster analysis, empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs), genetic algorithms, neural networks, automated data assimilation, and other machine learning techniques---that support analysis and discovery in climate, water resources, geology, ecology, and environmental sciences research. Previous workshops: * Third Workshop on Data Mining in Earth System Science (DMESS 2012) * Second Workshop on Data Mining in Earth System Science (DMESS 2011) * First Workshop on Data Mining in Earth System Science (at ICCS 2009) Program Committee Members: * Michael W. Berry (University of Tennessee, USA) * Auroop R. Ganguly (Northeastern University, USA) * William W. Hargrove (USDA Forest Service, USA) * Forrest M. Hoffman (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA) * Jian Huang (University of Tennessee, USA) * Robert L. Jacob (Argonne National Laboratory, USA) * Ashu Jain (Indian Institute of Technology, INDIA) * Chris Johnson (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, USA) * Jitendra Kumar (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA) * Vipin Kumar (University of Minnesota, USA) * J. Walter Larson (The Australian National University, AUSTRALIA) * Miguel D. Mahecha (Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, GERMANY) * Kumar Mahinthakumar (North Carolina State University, USA) * Richard T. Mills (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA) * Markus Reichstein (Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, GERMANY) * Karsten Steinhaeuser (University of Minnesota, USA) * R. Raju Vatsavai (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA) Paper Submission: Authors are invited to submit manuscripts of up to 10 (A4) pages reporting unpublished, mature, and original research and recent developments/theoretical considerations in applications of data mining to Earth sciences by January 14, 2013. Accepted papers will be printed in the conference proceedings published by Elsevier Science in the open-access Procedia Computer Science series. Submitted papers must be camera-ready and formatted according to the rules of Procedia Computer Science. /Submission implies the willingness of at least one of the authors to register and present the paper./ Please submit your paper via the conference website at http://www.iccs-meeting.org/iccs2013/papers/upload.php and select the workshop Fourth Data Mining in Earth System Science (DMESS 2013). Important Dates: * Full paper submission: January 14, 2013 * Notification of paper acceptance: February 10, 2013 * Final camera-ready papers due: March 1, 2013 * Early registration opens: February 10, 2013 * Early registration closes: April 25, 2013 * Tutorials, Welcome reception: June 4, 2013 * Conference sessions: June 5--7, 2013 Contact: * URL: http://www.climatemodeling.org/workshops/dmess2013/ * E-mail: dmess2...@climatemodeling.org -- Forrest Hoffman forr...@climatemodeling.org Oak Ridge National Laboratory http://www.climatemodeling.org/~forrest Computational Earth Sciences Group(865) 576-7680 voice Building 2040, Room E249, MS 6301 (865) 574-9501 fax P.O. Box 2008 Deliveries: One Bethel Valley Road Oak Ridge TN 37831-6301 35° 55' 23 N 84° 19' 20 W
[ECOLOG-L] Indian Biodiversity Congress, 9-12 Dec 2012, J N Tata Auditorium, IISc campus, Bangalore, India
Dear All Sub: Second Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2012)- Dates: 9 to 12th December 2012, Venue: NSSC Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Second Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2012) is scheduled during 9 to 12th December 2012 at NSSC Auditorium (J N Tata Auditorium), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The activities planned in connection with the Second IBC include a National Seminar with participation of over 1,000 delegates, Exhibition showcasing the rich biodiversity heritage and culture of the country, Capacity building workshops, Photography Competition, Civil Society Meet, Documentary Film Festival, Childrens Biodiversity Conclave and a Politicians and Conservationists Meet on Green Politics. The focal theme of IBC Seminar is Biodiversity Heritage of the Western Ghats- Challenges and Strategies for Conservation and Sustainable Management. Besides this there will be plenary lectures and invited presentations in 10 themes, and details are available at http://www.ibconline.co.in/. You are cordially invited to register for IBC and to submit papers. The last date for submission of abstract is 10th November, 2012. Dr. T V Ramachandra IBC, Organising Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
[ECOLOG-L] Job offer: Head of Population Genetics Laboratory / Research Scientist, Czech Republic
A permanent vacancy is available at an excellent institution! Please send applications to *i...@ibot.cas.cz , *not to me.* * -- The Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic v.v.i. is offering the position of a *Head of Population Genetics Laboratory / Research Scientist* from January 2013 or earlier. The position encompasses ·design, implementation and publication of state-of-the-art research in Plant Population Genetics / Molecular Ecology along the lines of the institute's general research directions (see www.ibot.cas.cz) ·management and further methodological development of the laboratory ·providing the lab infrastructure for other working groups, coordination of lab users, supervision of graduate / postgraduate students ·collaboration with colleagues from different departments, providing advise and support concerning experimental design, preparation of grant proposals, implementation of molecular procedures, data analysis and interpretation, publication and presentation of results Requirements ·PhD, publications in IF journals, experience with fundraising ·ability to lead a molecular laboratory, experience with the set-up of new techniques ·broad knowledge of molecular applications relevant in population genetics and their mathematical background ·experience with phylogenetic analyses, next generation sequencing and genome data analysis is of advantage ·experience with supervision ·excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively as well as independently We offer ·a fully equipped molecular laboratory (incl. automated sequencer, lab technician) ·an excellent research infrastructure (see also Laboratories and Experimental Gardens; www.ibot.cas.cz/index.php?p=vedecke_zazemisite=en) ·the possibility to collaborate on running and future projects ·the option to teach and officially supervise PhD theses at Charles University in Prague ·a pleasant working atmosphere in beautiful surroundings (Pru*honice Park) ·a salary according to age, experience, and scientific profile of the selected candidate in accordance with the regulations for academic personnel of Academy institutes, plus bonuses for publications and involvements in grant projects Applications should include a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and future intentions, and two letters of recommendation from supervisors or previous employers. *All application materials should be submitted as a single pdf to (i...@ibot.cas.cz) before 15 November 2012.* Evaluation of applications will start in the first weeks of November. Interviews for this position are scheduled by end of November 2012.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship for Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery
I am recruiting a MS-level graduate student (M.S. in Environmental Science) to participate in an on-going research project on Franklin's ground squirrel (Poliocitellus franklinii), a state-threatened species in Illinois. The graduate research assistantship should be available for two years with a January 7, 2013 start date. The assistantship will provide tuition and service fee waiver, a stipend for the spring and fall semesters, summer salary, and research support. The selected student will be able to pursue a thesis topic related to habitat management or habitat connectivity for Franklin's ground squirrel. The student must have a strong work ethic, leadership skills, keen attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and ability to supervise a field crew of undergraduate research assistants during the field seasons. Applicants should have a background in ecology or environmental science. Experience or coursework in GIS and/or GPS is highly desirable. Experience with wildlife trapping, handling, and PIT-tagging would be plus. Interested students should email the following to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at tti...@uis.edumailto:tti...@uis.edu as soon as possible. 1. Cover letter addressing background, qualifications, and research interest. 2. Resume, including contact information for three references. 3. Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable). Suitable candidates will also be encouraged to submit a formal application to the graduate research assistantship program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at tti...@uis.edumailto:tti...@uis.edu if you have questions. Tih-Fen Ting Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-7876 tti...@uis.edumailto:tti...@uis.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Outreach: Monitoring Information Management Project Leader
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Employment Outreach Notice Supervisory Information Management Project Manager GS-2210-13 Salary Range $86,260 to $112,136 per year Resource Monitoring and Assessment Program Pacific Northwest Research Station Portland, OR PLEASE REPLY by November 16, 2012 About the position... We are preparing to fill a permanent, full-time (PFT) position at the Portland Forestry Sciences Laboratory located in Portland, OR. The full performance level of this Supervisory Information Management (IM) Project Manager is GS-2210-13. This position is the leader of an Information Management team in the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) work unit, and a member of the program’s management team. The incumbent will interact and collaborate with other IM team leaders and IM personnel in the national FIA program, working across functional areas. The position supervises a group of 12 employees performing work at the GS-7 through GS-12 levels that are based in Portland, Oregon and Anchorage, Alaska. The work involves the day-to-day leadership of IM staff to facilitate and manage the transfer, compilation, quality assurance, and delivery of forest inventory data, tools, analyses, geospatial products, and research assistance. Conducts strategic planning and project management activities for the IM team in relation to production inventory and IM research project operations. Facilitates and manages staff activities including conducting needs analyses, developing goals, objectives, and strategies, and initiating strategic and tactical business planning efforts. Develops and implements project management procedures, activities, and infrastructure, and designs tools and planning templates. Provides project management training and assistance to technical staff to ensure all projects are adequately managed. The IM team is responsible for all aspects of data development, working within a coordinated national infrastructure. The team develops and manages large comprehensive databases, generates compilation programs, creates focused applications and software, and implements widespread quality assurance procedures on all IM products. The team works closely with clients that include data collection and analysis groups. We are looking for an individual who: - Has strong IM project management and organizational skills - Has a positive customer service attitude and strong work ethic - Is a team player who enjoys working with others to accomplish a common goal - Is a self-starter, enjoys a challenge, and has excellent problem-solving and strategic planning skills - Has the ability to cope well with changing direction, multiple priorities, and a fast-paced work environment - Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people Top 10 Reasons to Live in Portland... 1. Natural Beauty Recreational Opportunities: Mountains, volcanoes, ocean, rivers, lakes, trails, Forest Park (5,100 acres of west Portland), the Gorge, state and national forests. Rainforest or high desert within one hour. Flowers, vineyards, forests, and farmer’s markets abound. Windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing, biking, hiking, climbing, skiing, kayaking, rafting…. 2. Bike City, USA: Portland ranks as one of the top towns for cyclists. Commuting by bike is highly encouraged. 3. Family Friendly: Fit, happy, and friendly community welcomes kids to participate in a very wide variety of recreational opportunities and programs. 4. Food and Beverage Haven: Gourmet food carts, fabulous restaurants, home to several coffee roasters, best micro-brew scene, and international award winning winemakers. Even our tap water ranks among the best in the world. 5. Less rain than Seattle: seriously though, it’s dry from June to September. January and February get a bit wet, but you’re in the land of the hearty outdoors folk, so embrace the weather and enjoy the skiing in the mountains or watch a storm blow in from your fireside rental on the Oregon coast. 6. Watch Portlandia: Live. Your neighbors will make you look normal. We embrace humor and the idiosyncrasies of the human spirit. There’s a neighborhood to suit all styles. 7. Culture: great music scene for all tastes, museums, visual arts, performing arts, galleries, the Pearl District, waterfront concerts, Pioneer Square concerts and movies, film festivals, etc. 8. Good financial incentives and a variety of employment opportunities for significant others. The Silicon Forest is made up of serious high tech industry leaders that range from makers of computer chips to solar panels. And no sales tax. Buy a treat and pay for that only. 9. Alternative transportation: Light rail, bus, carpool, car-sharing, bike commuting, and kayaking are viable options for city commuters. We’re green. 10. Vibrant, active downtown nightlife: some cities roll up the
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Faculty Position in Microbial Ecology
Faculty position in Microbial Ecology at the Kellogg Biological Station The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) of Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenure-track, academic year faculty position in microbial ecology. This position is part of a University-wide Global Water Initiative to enhance and expand the capacity of MSU to address fundamental and applied research questions related to the sustainable use of water. The position is available beginning in Fall 2013 and can be filled at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should show evidence of their capacity to develop externally funded and collaborative research that uses microbes to address fundamental ecological and evolutionary questions. KBS is ideally suited to a field-focused research program that links microbial processes and population, community, ecosystem, and/or landscape dynamics. While the specific research area of interest is open, the individual selected for this position should have a demonstrated interest in research involving aquatic systems. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to graduate research training at KBS and in their on-campus department and participate in summer teaching and research programs at KBS. Joint appointments in the Departments of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Zoology or Plant Biology, which would be the tenure home for the successful applicant, will be evaluated as part of the search process. The specific campus teaching assignment for this position will depend on the candidate's home department, but will be equivalent to one course per year. They will also be expected to participate in the interdepartmental graduate training programs at MSU in Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology (EEBB) and/or Environmental Science and Public Policy (ESPP). Opportunities for research in collaboration with other KBS faculty and in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Plant Biology, Zoology, Geology and other departments involved in the establishment of the MSU Global Water Initiative will be encouraged. The position is based at KBS, an MSU off-campus research facility that supports the research programs of 14 resident faculty, as well as campus-based and visiting faculty from other institutions. KBS has state of the art laboratory and field research facilities and is located approximately 65 miles from the main East Lansing campus of MSU (www.kbs.msu.edu). The 3000+ acre land base of KBS and proximity to a diversity of aquatic habitats provide ample opportunity for a field-based research program in microbial ecology. There is a rich history in both microbial and aquatic ecology research at KBS that provides a foundation for the research to be developed by a new faculty member. KBS also hosts an NSF Long-term Ecological Research site that can provide opportunities for research collaboration nationally. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2012. Application materials should be submitted to MSU's online application website (https://jobs.msu.edu; position number 30198796, posting number 6950), including: a letter of interest, CV, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, a statement of teaching accomplishments and goals, and contact information for three references. Questions about these positions should be addressed to microbialecologysea...@kbs.msu.edu or Dr. Steve Hamilton (hamil...@kbs.msu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
[ECOLOG-L] Long-term travel insurance question
Hello Ecologgers, I have a question I am hoping some of you may be able to help with. I have accepted the position of Conservation Director for an integrated environmental/social conservation/wellbeing program in Borneo. I will be there for an undefined time, at minimum 2 years, possibly longer. One of the ways we address conservation needs is by addressing local medical needs, making us something of a hybrid between a medical organization and an environmental conservation organization. The question is if anyone knows of some good, full coverage (evac, etc, etc), long-term international medical insurance for a reasonable price? Is there anyone who offers special deals for those working with medical projects, environmental projects, non-profits, or for expats? Thank you -- Neahga Leonard *There is not just a whole world to explore, there is a whole universe to explore, perhaps more than one.* http://writingfornature.wordpress.com/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Long-term travel insurance question
The one that I have used (including while in Borneo) is International SOS, who does air evac to Singapore or Darwin from Kalimantan (not sure about the Malaysian part, though I assume it's similar). The full travel/medical with evac is between $1500-2000/yr depending upon the usual things (age, sex, country/state of residence, etc.). I don't know about other services but you have to buy for one year at a time. Their web site: http://www.internationalsos.com/en/ I would recommend actually contacting the American Embassy (assuming you are American) in Jakarta (or KL) and seeing with whom they contract. It was International SOS in the past but that may have changed. Selamat Jalan! Jamie On Oct 26, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Neahga Leonard wrote: Hello Ecologgers, I have a question I am hoping some of you may be able to help with. I have accepted the position of Conservation Director for an integrated environmental/social conservation/wellbeing program in Borneo. I will be there for an undefined time, at minimum 2 years, possibly longer. One of the ways we address conservation needs is by addressing local medical needs, making us something of a hybrid between a medical organization and an environmental conservation organization. The question is if anyone knows of some good, full coverage (evac, etc, etc), long-term international medical insurance for a reasonable price? Is there anyone who offers special deals for those working with medical projects, environmental projects, non-profits, or for expats? Thank you -- Neahga Leonard *There is not just a whole world to explore, there is a whole universe to explore, perhaps more than one.* http://writingfornature.wordpress.com/ -- James Holland Jones Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment 450 Serra Mall Building 50 Stanford, CA 94305-2034 phone: 650-723-4824 fax:650-725-0605 email: j...@stanford.edu url:http://www.stanford.edu/~jhj1
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: ecosystem services, TNC
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Associate (ecosystem services scientist) Preferred Location(s): St. Paul, Minnesota or Fort Collins, Colorado Timing and Duration: The position is available immediately and is funded for up to 2 years. Project Background: In 2011, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) embarked on a five-year, $10M collaboration with Dow Chemical Company (Dow) to help companies recognize, value and incorporate biodiversity and ecosystem services into global business goals, decisions and strategies. A central focus of the TNC-Dow Collaboration is initiatives at three pilot sites to implement and refine models that support corporate decision-making related to the value and resources that nature provides to business. The Post-Doctoral Associate will support research at the second pilot site in Brazil, which aims to develop a methodology and tools to guide business and land use decisions to maximize agricultural (sugar cane) production and biodiversity and ecosystem services through forest restoration. This site is a joint venture of Dow and Mitsui Co. Ltd, of Tokyo, Japan, called Santa Vitória Açúcar e Álcool (SVAA), and is located in Santa Vitória in the heart of the agricultural frontier of Brazil. When fully operational, SVAA will be one of the largest integrated facilities for producing biopolymers (polyethylene) derived from renewable sugar cane. Collaboration research will focus on improving land use decision-making around the placement of sugar cane fields and required forest restoration to meet the requirements of Brazils Forest Code in SVAAs 200,000 hectare licensing area. Pilot analyses will include modeling of sugarcane expansion, legal requirements of the Forest Code, habitat connectivity/viability, and ecosystem services including water quality (including sediment and nutrient loads), water quantity and carbon sequestration. Economic, ecological and ecosystem service models will be integrated to develop and test different scenarios to examine conservation, planning and economic implications for varying land use and restoration options. Scenarios will be used to evaluate trade-offs among sugarcane production, biodiversity, and the supply of specific ecosystem services in spatial, biophysical, and economic value terms. Job Description: The Post-Doctoral Associate will lead the economic valuation components of the Brazil pilot research. He/she will work closely with other TNC scientists/corporate practices leaders and business managers from Dow and SVAA, as well as interfacing with modelers at the Natural Capital Project and other partner organizations. The Post-Doctoral Associate will be an employee of The Nature Conservancy for one year, with potential to extend to two years. He/she will report to lead scientists of the TNC-Dow Collaboration pilot site in Brazil (senior scientists in TNCs Development by Design program and Atlantic Forest Central Savannas program in Brazil). He/she will be co-supervised by a university faculty (Steve Polasky, University of Minnesota, or other appropriate). The essential functions of this position include the following: · Quantitatively analyzing ecosystem services using appropriate economic valuation methods and providing technical support related to landscape analyses on sugar cane expansion and ecosystem services (i.e., nutrient/sediment retention and water supply). · Working with project team to spatially model and value sugar cane expansion, considering biophysical and logistical constraints as well as economic costs associated with production (spatial analysis/modeling experience preferred but not required). · Applying appropriate valuation tools and models to measure trade-offs among land use/restoration scenarios in both economic and biophysical terms. · Identifying priority sites for sugar cane and forest restoration based on ecosystem service benefits using, modifying, or developing optimization modeling tools/techniques. · Working with project team to produce landscape maps/evaluation methods and to integrate tools into appropriate business planning processes and decision making. · Communicating regularly with key Collaboration partners (Collaboration Project team, TNC personnel, Dow/Mitsui/SVAA business managers, and University/Natural Capital Project scientists) to convey and interpret key findings, maintain strong partnerships, and facilitate conservation-business learning. · Preparing results for presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed scientific publications. Responsibilities: · Work with TNC, Dow, and SVAA personnel to lead economic valuation and provide technical support related landscape analyses on sugar cane expansion and water resources (i.e., nutrient/sediment retention and supply). · Apply appropriate valuation tools and models to measure trade-offs
