[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Director Fundamental Instrument Unit, NEON
Assistant Director Fundamental Instrument Unit Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyber-infrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. Summary: Reporting to the Project Scientist, the Assistant Director for Biometeorology manages the design of the scientific rationale and procedures for the Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) of the NEON Project. This position is responsible for overseeing the scientific rationale, sampling designs, budgets, schedules, and personnel for all FIU activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage a large, diverse team of scientists to develop the automated approaches for data collection from terrestrial towers and soil instruments, to enable the study of air-shed and soil for the NEON Project. Responsible for the development and management of the FIU schedule, budget, risks, and documentation. Develop and oversee instrumentation designs for air-shed and soil measurements. Develop QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing. Develop the scientific rationale for scientific measurements and methods. Develop training material and field manuals for all field and lab procedures. Develop L1 data products and quality check data from field crews and external labs. Work with the NEON CVAL lab to develop appropriate workflows for data quality control and quality assurance. Work with NEON scientists to develop appropriate data formats for public data access. Coordinate information sharing with relevant scientific and academic communities. Work with collaborating laboratories and NEON scientists to facilitate publication of results, and collaborate with other NEON scientists to prepare reports and develop recommendations for best practices, future analyses, and data processing. Participate in the larger NEON science community, including participating in research collaborations and attending meetings and conferences. Follow and participate in the development of NEON safety and Field Operations policy and procedures Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: PhD in ecology, environmental science, or related field. 10 years experience with methods in ecology, including instrumentation, air-shed and soil analyses. Experience managing budgets and schedules for a department and large scale scientific project. Experience with scientific writing and review. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills: Experience with land use, invasive species, and climate change data collection and analyses. Experience working with towers, remote sensing instrumentation and soil instrumentation. Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise. APPLY AT: WWW.NEONINC.ORG NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. Bridget A. Sorget Sr. Technical Recruiter NEON, Inc. (National Ecological Observatory Network) 1685 38th Street, Suite 100 Boulder CO 80302 www.neoninc.org Phone: 720.330.1570 Cell: 720.839.5016
[ECOLOG-L] Training Materials for Ethics in Environmental Research
Dear Colleagues, The Northeast Ethics Education Partnership (NEEP) at Brown University is pleased to announce online access to PowerPoint training slides on topics in research ethics, cultural competence and community-based research. With funding from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE), NEEP has created these training slides for faculty/researchers and graduate students in environmental studies/science, engineering and community health studies. NEEP has compiled information about new ethical guidance that focuses on group-based research protections with place-based communities and cultural groups. We have tailored presentations on human subjects protections to environmental studies, engineering and natural resource management. Informed consent theory with cultural considerations, cultural competence theory, traditional ecological knowledge and slides that demonstrate intercultural research designs and outcomes can provide guidance with cultural relativity in research. Training slide shows are available on engaging place-based community members in research collaborations or partnerships: Best Practices in Community-based Research, Working with Communities of Identity, Power and Privilege in Research Relationships, and Discourse: Uses and Forms. For faculty teaching Qualitative Research Methods, Environmental Ethics , Environmental Justice or topics in Environmental Policy, Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management or Sustainability Sciences, these training slides provide valuable field evidence and ethical perspectives for graduate student classroom training. Recently, new shows have been added on Human Rights Histories of Racially/Culturally Diverse Groups in the United States. Lastly, NEEP has provided detailed summaries of ethical theories of justice (liberal-individualism, communitarianism, care ethics, postmodern ethics, virtue ethics and deontology….). Please visit our website to view a description of presentations available and instructions on how to request access to the materials. We are always adding new materials, so check back often! Website: http://brown.edu/research/research-ethics/northeast-ethics-education-partnership/training-materials/training-materials. Thank you for your interest and for helping us spread the word! Sincerely, Dianne Quigley, PhD Adjunct Assistant Professor of Research and Principal Investigator Northeast Ethics Education Partnership(NEEP) Center for Environmental Studies Brown University P.O. Box 1943, 135 Angell Street Providence, RI 02912 dianne_quigle...@brown.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Position in Computational Biology
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama is seeking a new tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computational Biology. All areas of computational biology and bioinformatics will be considered. Applications from candidates with a demonstrated record of developing and/or applying computational approaches to study biological questions in areas including comparative genomics and transcriptomics, evolutionary genomics, phylogenomics, computational ecology/ecoinformatics, cell and molecular biology, and systems biology are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in the Biological Sciences or related field, postdoctoral experience, evidence of the ability to establish an extramurally funded research program and mentor students. The successful applicants will be expected to develop an active research program, develop new courses in his/her area of expertise and participate in the teaching of existing undergraduate and graduate courses. Faculty in the Biological Sciences Department have diverse research interests and have interdisciplinary collaborations with UA faculty in the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Geography, Geological Sciences, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Applicants may contact Dr. Juan Lopez-Bautista the chair of the computational biology search committee, at jlo...@ua.edu, if additional information is desired. To apply, go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu, complete the online application (Job Requisition #0808399), and upload (1) an application letter with a list of three to five references (including contact information); (2) CV; (3) statement of research interests and goals; and (4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Consideration of applications will begin October 15, 2013, and continue until the positions are filled. Prior to the hiring, the final candidate(s) will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2014, although candidates seeking a January 1, 2014 as start date will be considered. Additional information on the Department of Biological Sciences and the available positions can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Fellow (2 yrs.) Impacts of resource extraction on aquatic species
A two year postdoctoral fellowship is available in Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta to quantify biological significance of resource extraction activities in northern Alberta. Oil sands reserves in Alberta represent the second largest oil reserve in the world. Intense resource extraction has led to concern regarding water resources and aquatic species in particular. The post-doctoral fellow will join a large research team to help assess the impacts of resource extraction such resources, including environmental geochemists, toxicologists and aquatic ecologists from University of Alberta, University of Windsor, and University of Calgary. This research will provide important context for current debates regarding resource extraction, and is co-sponsored by industrial partners. Candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of commencing the position. Experience with otilith microchemistry and laser ablation ICP-MS are considered an asset. Candidates interested in this position should send an email to Dr. Mark Poesch (poesch(at)ualberta.ca) with cover letter clearly articulating how this research builds on their experience, specific skills and date of availability. Applications are also accepted online at www.markpoesch.com/oppurtunities.php. Please note review of applicants will not commence until September 9, 2013. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Start date is negotiable but ideal start date is fall 2013 or winter 2014. The candidate will receive a salary of $45,000 per year plus benefits. The University of Alberta is consistently rated as one of the top 5 universities in Canada, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. Located in Albertas capital city, Edmonton (population of 1.2 million people), the University of Alberta provides a dynamic mixture of a large research intensive university, urban culture and recreation. More than 39,000 students from across Canada and 144 other countries participate in nearly 400 programs and 18 faculties (http://www.why.ualberta.ca/ualbertain1minute). Contact Information: Dr. Mark Poesch Assistant Professor, Conservation Ecology University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources 751 General Services Building, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H1 Ph: 780-492-4827 Email: Poesch(at)ualberta.ca Website: www.markpoesch.com
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. & M.Sc. Ecohydrology & Freshwater Fishes in Alberta
Enthusiastic, team oriented, and self-motivated students are encouraged to apply for a Ph.D. and MSc position to work on characterizing the relationship between stream hydrology and freshwater fishes in Alberta. This project is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between the University of Alberta, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) and industry partners. Main project goals include: i) identifying broad scale patterns of stream hydrology, ii) assimilating fish data to determine linkages between stream hydrology and freshwater fish community structure and function, and iii) develop field based studies to determine causative relationships between age and growth and other life history characteristics. These research projects are fully funded and will provide key insights into the role of hydrologic alteration in describing freshwater fish community structure and function in Alberta, an area undergoing enormous anthropogenic stressors. Candidates will be under the supervision of Dr. Mark Poesch but will interact regularly with scientists and team members in industry, provincial (e.g. Drs. Andy Paul, Caroline Bampfylde) and federal (Dr. Eva Enders) governments. Ph.D. candidates must have a graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field. Candidate must also have with high overall GPA (especially in related courses). Experience with hydrologic modeling, freshwater fish ecology, database, and programming skills are considered an asset. Candidates should clearly articulate how this research will build on your existing experience, specific skills and date of availability. Candidates interested in this position should send an email to Dr. Mark Poesch (poesch(at)ualberta.ca) with cover letter identifying research interests, CV, transcripts (unofficial accepted), writing sample and a list of three references. Online applications are also accepted at www.markpoesch.com/opportunities.php. Please note review of applications will commence on September 9, 2013 and the competition will remain open until the position is filled. Ideal start date is January 1, 2014, but other arrangements can be made. The University of Alberta is consistently rated as one of the top 5 universities in Canada, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. Located in Albertas capital city, Edmonton (population of 1.2 million people), the University of Alberta provides a dynamic mixture of a large research intensive university, urban culture and recreation. More than 39,000 students from across Canada and 144 other countries participate in nearly 400 programs and 18 faculties. Contact Information: Dr. Mark Poesch Assistant Professor, Conservation Ecology University of Alberta, Department of Renewable Resources 751 General Services Building, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H1 Ph: 780-492-4827Email: Poesch(at)ualberta.ca Website: www.markpoesch.com
[ECOLOG-L] Education University ranking Fw: INVITE 9/4: 2013 College Rankings and Higher Education's New Caste System
2013 College Rankings and Higher Education's New Caste System Wednesday, September 4, 2013 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. New America Foundation 1899 L St. NW Suite 400 Washington DC, 20036 In Collaboration with the Washington Monthly On September 4, 2013, at the New America Foundation's Washington D.C. offices, details of the 2013 Washington Monthly College Rankings will be unveiled and discussed by an assembled panel of experts. The rankings, released annually since 2005, provide an alternative to traditional college scoring systems, which often end up capturing the 'prestige' of colleges, rather than their ability to improve social mobility, promote public service, and generate high quality research. The theme of the 2013 College Rankings, and the discussion that will take place at New America, is "Higher Education's New Caste System". For the better part of a century, higher education has operated under a compact with its citizens. Taxpayers would fund the basic research that sustains economic growth, and in return tuition at public institutions would remain low enough that middle- and lower-class students can afford degrees. Our assembled experts will debate how that compact appears to be breaking down in front of our eyes. With plummeting state support and skyrocketing tuition, our flagship public universities are increasingly becoming, like elite private colleges, strongholds of the wealthy (including rich foreign students). Meanwhile, lower-income and minority students seem to increasingly being channeled to lower-prestige "open access" colleges where spending per pupil and graduation rates are roughly half as high. Instead of being an engine of equal opportunity, higher education therefore seems to increasingly be a driver of inequality. Please join the Washington Monthly and the New America Foundation for a panel discussion of the 2013 College Rankings, and higher education's new caste system. This event is free and open to the public, though RSVPs are requested. Agenda Opening Remarks Jamie P. Merisotis President and CEO, Lumina Foundation Panel Jamaal Abdul-Alim Journalist and Spencer Education Journalism Fellow, Columbia University Kevin Carey Director, Education Policy Program, New America Foundation Diana Natalicio President, University of Texas at El Paso Moderator Paul Glastris Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly To RSVP for the event, please click on the red button or follow the link: http://newamerica.net/events/2013/higher_educations_new_caste_system For questions, contact Stephanie Gunter at New America at (202) 596-3367 or gun...@newamerica.net. www.NewAmerica.net This email was sent to landr...@cox.net by communicati...@newamerica.net | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeT | Privacy Policy. New America Foundation | 1899 L Street, NW | Suite 400 | Washington | DC | 20036
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Conservation, Permaculture & Research Internship in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Applications for the Fall Internship Session are due Thursday August 29th. Applications for the Winter Internship Session are due Wednesday, October 9th. We are working towards a sustainable future in the rainforest of Ecuador and we need help! In 2007, a few of usecology, economics, and business graduatesfounded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance. We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve (Jama-Coaque Reserve). There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo by hand. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Project Activities: Interns are encouraged to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our intern program. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora & Fauna Research: *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot) *Development of New Touristic Trail* (Investigation natural history of common flora/fauna found on the trouristic trail, dsigning and creating educational signage and placks) *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Monkey Troop Survey (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) *Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Ornithology experience and strong Spanish-speaking skills required for community surveying) Food Production Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology *Working with natural materials *(mainly, native bamboo and mate gourds) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, drinking cups, bowls, garden pots, balcony boxes, candle holders, etc.) *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 20th December 15th Fall Application Deadline: Thursday August 29th Winter Internship Dates: January 8th, 2014 - March 5th, 2014 Winter Application Deadline: Wednesday October 9th To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page at our website at www.tmalliance.org. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the intern-maintained blog, and the program FAQ. We look forward to working with you! Jordan Trujillo Internship Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Environmental Science and Policy
Assistant Professor in Environmental Science and Policy The Environmental Science and Policy Program at Smith College invites applications for a tenure- track Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2014. We seek a candidate with extensive experience in Environmental Geography or Environmental Justice, with a Ph.D. in an integrative environmental field or related disciplinary field by time of appointment, to take a central role in a new major in Environmental Science and Policy. The successful candidate must have strong quantitative skills and an active research program that will engage undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include three environmental integration core courses and one course in the candidates area of expertise per year. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a leader in education of women with a demonstrated commitment to the study of the environment and sustainability. In addition to a strong interdisciplinary program in Environmental Science and Policy, exceptional resources include: a state-of-the-art Spatial Analysis Lab; the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS); the Botanic Garden; the MacLeish Field Station and Bechtel Environmental Classroom; the Center for Aqueous and Biogeochemical Research; Architecture and Landscape Studies studios, and the Five College Consortium, comprising Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Submit applications at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/22016 with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunity in African Biogeography & Evolution at RJB-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
*PhD position in African biogeography & evolution* Please help me advertise this position to any potential applicants. Thank you and best wishes, Isabel. *Position description * PhD Position. Fixed-term employment, four years Available at the Royal Botanical Garden – Spanish National Research Council (RJB-CSIC, Madrid, Spain) Closing date: September 1st, 2013 You will analyze the genetic structure of selected subtropical and tropical species, or closely related plant taxa, with a widespread or disjunct distribution in Africa (project AFFLORA) in order to: disentangle the impact of neutral processes (isolation, genetic drift, gene flow), infer the location of potential Pleistocene refuges, estimate the timing of range disjunctions, and assess the level of gene flow across geographic barriers. You will also test for the existence of a spatially and temporally congruent demographic history, implying range shifts of entire communities (fragmentation, extinction) as opposite to idiosyncratic histories suggesting individualistic responses to climate change and independent colonization. To achieve these goals ideally you will: I) mine plant transcriptomes and identify markers for targeted sequencing using NGS techniques; II) produce population (SNPs) and species level (amplicon sequencing) molecular data using NGS techniques; III) reconstruct gene trees (inter-population divergence) and trace the spatial distribution of populations (lineages) through time; IV) infer geographical genetic structure or location of gene pools using Bayesian clustering models; V) use population demographic models based on coalescent theory to estimate gene flow across barriers and to estimate past population size changes; VI) assess congruence among phylogeographic patterns of the studied species and test alternative hypotheses on community-building in African floras using novel full Bayesian and Approximate Bayesian Computing techniques. *Requirements * Candidates should have completed their Masters or be done with it by the end of 2013 (this is a requirement of the Spanish fellowship program which cannot be waived; please, see call description at: http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2013/08/14/pdfs/BOE-A-2013-8984.pdf [in Spanish]). The date in which that degree (Master or Bachelor if lacking) was obtained should be later than January 1, 2010. Once selected, the candidate can choose the PhD program they wish to join among the available Spanish universities. Preference will be given to candidates with prior knowledge on bioinformatics and/or computational biology (e.g., Masters in Bioinformatics). Good communication skills (written and spoken) in English are necessary, and language skills in Spanish are advantageous. Experience working with lab techniques in molecular phylogenetics and/or NGS data, and knowledge in phylogenetic and population genetic software and/or programming languages applied to these, such as R, Perl, Python, or C++ are advantageous. We are seeking a candidate who is independent, self-motivated, and interested in the use or development of new methods and approaches, in short, a person willing to go beyond the state-of-the-art in the field. We will attach great importance to personal characteristics and independence in learning and working, creativity and documented productivity. Priority will be given to those candidates who have co-authored one scientific publication before the deadline. *How to apply * Candidates should send their CV to Dr. Isabel Sanmartín ( isanmar...@rjb.csic.es) no later than September 1st, 2013. Applications will be screened as they arrive, thus we encourage each applicant to send their CV as soon as possible. Dr. Isabel Sanmartín Senior Researcher Dept. of Biodiversity and Conservation, RJB-CSIC Plaza de Murillo, 2, 28014 Madrid, Spain E-mail: isanmar...@rjb.csic.es Phone: 91 420 30 17 (Ext 213) Fax: 91 420 01 57 *Doctorado en biogeografía y evolución africanas* Por favor, ayúdenme a distribuir esta convocatoria entre posibles candidatos/as Muchas gracias con mis mejores deseos, Isabel. *Descripción del puesto* Contrato predoctoral por cuatro años Disponible en el Real Jardín Botánico – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (RJB-CSIC, Madrid, España) Vencimiento del plazo: 1 de Septiembre de 2013 Objetivos: Análisis de la estructura genética de diversos taxones de plantas emparentadas de distribución geográfica discontinua (disjunta) subtropical en África (proyecto AFFLORA) con el objeto de: Desentrañar el impacto de procesos evolutivos neutrales (aislamiento, deriva genética, flujo genético); Inferir la ubicación de refugios potenciales pleistocenos; datar distribuciones disjuntas; y evaluar los niveles de flujo genético a través de barreras geográficas. Examinar la existencia de la existencia de congruencia, tanto espacial como temporal, de historias demográficas, indicadora de una respuesta común de las poblaciones a factores extrínsecos climáticos, o bi
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Student Opportunity in Population & Evolutionary Ecology at Ryerson U, Toronto, Canada
Join the Campbell lab to study plant evolutionary ecology (start date May or September 2014)! Applications at both the MSc and PhD level are welcome. Research in my lab addresses fundamental questions about population and/or eco-evolutionary dynamics, with an applied focus, typically via a combination of field experiments and quantitative reviews. Current and Recent work in my lab include the evolution and ecology of crop-wild hybridization, pollen movement through landscapes, the consequences of climate change for natural and agricultural populations, and plant-plant competition in urban farms. For more on my lab and my research, see my homepage: http://www.ryerson.ca/plantevolecollab/people.html. Ryerson University provides innovative, career-focused education, has doubled its funding and publication output between 2005 - 2010, and experienced the largest growth in research of an Ontario-based University in 2011. The Dept. of Chemistry & Biology participates in two graduate programs (Environmental & Applied Science & Management and Molecular Science). The city of Toronto is Canada's most populous city and contains wonderful cultural diversity, a National Park, and lots of greenspace, with all of the opportunities for research and recreation that implies. For more on my mentoring philosophy, and for links to information on the Ryerson University's various graduate program (including funding sources and the application process), go here: http://www.ryerson.ca/plantevolecollab/opportunities.html Guaranteed funding is available for 2 years (MSc) or 3 years (PhD) through a combination of TAships, RAships, and other sources. Interested students should contact me via email (lesley.g.campbell @ryerson.ca), and attach transcripts (unofficial is fine) and contact details for three references.
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement - Marine Field Laboratory Director - Eastern Shore Laboratory, Wachapreague, VA
Marine Field Laboratory Director - Eastern Shore Laboratory, Wachapreague, Virginia The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) invites applications from highly qualified, energetic, and motivated candidates for the position of Director of the Eastern Shore Laboratory. This is a full time faculty position with significant administrative responsibilities. Position rank and tenure eligibility will be determined upon review of candidate credentials. The position will begin summer 2014. About the Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL): The ESL is one of two satellite campuses of VIMS. It is located in a coastal fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Virginia in the town of Wachapreague. The ESL is a marine field laboratory with the primary mission of serving the research, education, and outreach missions of VIMS, but it also supports research and education activities by visiting scientists from numerous other colleges and universities from around the nation. The ESL has 10 resident technical, administrative and facilities staff, state-of-the-art seawater laboratory facilities, and on-campus lodging. Further information on the ESL may be accessed through the web at http://www.vims.edu/esl/index.php. About VIMS: VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for the College of William & Mary. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS employs approximately 60 full-time faculty members, more than 250 staff, and enrolls approximately 100 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Biological Sciences, Environmental and Aquatic Animal Health, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences. Further information on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Science may be accessed through the web at: www.vims.edu. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) at the time of the appointment in a marine-science field. Higher Education Administration experience is preferred. Candidates must have a strong publication record commensurate with experience, the potential to maintain an active research program, and the ability to provide quality student teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should have research interests in one or more of the broad areas of shellfish ecology, aquaculture, benthic ecology, wetlands ecology, water quality, barrier-island and/or shoreline processes, fisheries science, and/or other related sciences. Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an extramurally-funded research program and to participate in the education program by developing and teaching field courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Director has the further responsibility of continuing the on-going expansion of the ESL through programmatic development, private sector fund-raising and campus re-development. The Director also serves as a point of contact for advice on marine issues to natural resource agencies, local government and marine- related industries on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Application materials for the position listed above should include: 1) a cover letter describing professional education, experience, and suitability for the position; 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) the names, addresses (including titles and institutions), email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. James Perry, Chair of the ESL Committee, and will be accepted through our On-Line Application System at http://jobs.wm.edu. For full consideration, application materials are due October 1, 2013; however, applications will be accepted and reviewed as necessary until the position is filled. The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university and conducts background checks on applicants for employment. Applications by persons from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.
[ECOLOG-L] EcoFiL 2014 conference announcement
Hello all, I'm sending this on behalf of a colleague. Daniel * Dear friends, We are announcing a conference on "Ecology of Fish in Lakes and Reservoirs - EcoFiL 2014" which will be held in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic on 8-11 September 2014, and to which you are warmly welcome. Increasing human pressure on water resources means that we impact fish populations more than ever before, yet we rely on fish as source of food, enjoyment, regulators of water quality, and indicators of ecosystem health. At the same time, field studies of fish communities expand to new areas and new and more sophisticated monitoring schemes are deployed. All this means that new questions and information on the role of fish in lakes and reservoirs are accumulating rapidly. EcoFiL 2014 conference aims to advance their synthesis, continuing a long tradition of limnological and fisheries-oriented meetings organized at the Biology Centre of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. For more information about the conference please look up http://ecofil2014.wz.cz/ Researchers, Academics, Regulators, Policy Makers, Managers, Consultants, Students and all others are invited. Please distribute the information to potentially interested colleagues. We apologize if this announcement falls outside your interests. Best regards, On behalf of the organising committee, Katka Soukalova - Katerina Soukalova Biology Centre AS CR Institute of Hydrobiology Na sadkach 7 Ceske Budejovice 370 05 Czech Republic E-mail: eco...@hbu.cas.cz tel.: +420 387 775 831 fax: +420 385 310 248 web: http://www.ecofil2014.wz.cz --
