[ECOLOG-L] Course Modelling Dynamic Systems in Biology, Barcelona, Spain.

[Soledad De Esteban Trivigno]

Dear Colleagues,



Registration is open for the course "MODELLING DINAMICS IN BIOLOGY. FROM HISTORY
TO PRACTICAL EXAMPLES", January 19-22, 2015. 28 hours on-site.



Instructors: Dr. Andreea Munteanu (CGR, Spain) and Dr. Carlos Rodríguez-Caso
(Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Spain)



Place:  Premises of Sabadell of the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel
Crusafont, Sabadell, Barcelona (Spain)

The current course will present an overview of systems biology with emphasis on
the necessity, uses and pitfalls of dynamical modelling in biology. It
introduces the required language and philosophy for a smooth and fruitful
collaboration between life scientists and theoreticians (i.e. mathematicians,
physicists, computer scientists). The main goal of the course is not a detailed
description of the modelling tools in systems biology, but a thorough overview
of the terminology and applicability range of these methodologies. The time
dedication throughout the course will be one third for theoretical introduction,
and two thirds for modelling applications for very diverse biological systems.
The participants will acquire the necessary skills to understand and interpret
models and modelling results from scientific articles, and will take the first
steps into building their own mathematical models.

Organized by: Transmitting Science and the Institut Catalá de Paleontologia



More info: http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/syst-bio/intro-system-bio/
or writing to cour...@transmittingscience.org



Course poster:
http://www.transmittingscience.org/wp-content/uploads/Course-Poster-Modelling-Dynamic-Systems-in-Biology-From-History-to-Practical-Examples.pdf



With best regards



Soledad De Esteban Trivigno, PhD.
Course Director
Transmitting Science
www.transmittingscience.org

[ECOLOG-L] Request for landscape genetics data sets for road fragmentation study

[Charlotte Gabrielsen]

Dear ECOLOG community,

I am writing to you in support of a collaborative research project that I
am participating in through the Landscape Genetics Distributed Graduate
Seminar (DGS). The DGS is an interdisciplinary course that employs
Internet-based lectures, laboratories at home institutions, and group
projects involving graduate students and faculty mentors from several
continents to teach landscape genetics techniques. Within the group
projects, we work collaboratively with students across several universities
to develop important research questions, with the goal of publishing a
peer-reviewed article.

Our study, which I am writing to you about on behalf of my group, is
seeking to conduct a review of landscape-wide effects of fragmentation by
roads on genetic diversity and structure. Our aim is to characterize these
effects across numerous plant and animal taxa in North America and Europe.
As a group, we are currently reviewing several publications that assess
genetic diversity and genetic structure of individuals and/or populations.

Accordingly, this is a request for datasets that we can include in our
analysis. All datasets will be cited and we will keep contributing authors
aware of the progression of our work. Specifically, we are seeking to
identify datasets containing (a) raw genotypic data of sampled individuals
and/or populations; and (b) associated spatial coordinates of the sampled
individuals and/or populations.

If you or any colleagues have such datasets and are willing to share them
with us, please contact Charlotte Gabrielsen by email (cgabr...@uwyo.edu).
I will be happy to provide any additional information or answer any
questions you may have regarding our project.

In the meantime, thank you in advance for your time and support of our
project!

Best,

Charlotte Gabrielsen (University of Wyoming)
Philip Bertrand (Trent University)
Laura Cuervo (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen)
Lindsay Miles (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Kirstin Proft (University of Tasmania)
Denim Jochimsen (University of Idaho)
Niko Balkenhol (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen)
Lisette Waits (University of Idaho)

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2014 Session: Climate Literacy: Overcoming the Actors and Actions that Inhibit Climate Science Education and Informed Decision Making

[Minda Berbeco]

Dear Colleagues,


We invite you to submit an abstract to our session “Climate Literacy:
Overcoming the Actors and Actions that Inhibit Climate Science Education
and Informed Decision Making” at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall
Meeting.



*Invited Speakers Include:*

Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University

Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists

John Cook, Skeptical Science

Mark McCaffrey, National Center for Science Education

*Session ID#:* 1912

*Session Description:*

As the impacts of climate change become more evident to the public, having
an educated and engaged citizenry, including youth, has never been more
important.  Yet, there are still many barriers to understanding the basic
science behind climate change and to using that science for informed
decision making.  Moreover, social and political factors can hinder
acceptance and understanding of the science.  In this session, we welcome
papers that address the challenges to presenting climate science in
multiple spheres, from the educational to the public realm.  How can an
understanding of barriers be used to improve climate literacy globally?
 What factors limit public understanding of climate science and decision
making informed by the scientific evidence? What models could be used to
further public understanding of the science? This session takes a fresh
look at these questions, and their implications for scientists, educators,
communicators, and policy experts to discuss models for solutions.


Link to session:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session1912.html







-- 
Minda Berbeco, PhD
Programs and Policy Director
National Center for Science Education
420 40th Street, Suite 2
Oakland, CA 94609-2509
Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006
Fax: 510-601-7204
http://ncse.com/climate
http://ncse.com/blog
Tweeting as @MindaBerbeco

Visiting Scholar
University of California Museum of Paleontology
1101 Valley Life Sciences Building
Berkeley, CA 94720-4780
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Pielou award competition for best student talk in statistical ecology at ESA

[Perry de Valpine]

The Statistical Ecology section of the Ecology Society of America is pleased to 
solicit candidates for the 2014 E.C. Pielou award to be given for the best oral 
presentation on a statistical ecology topic by a student at the ESA annual 
meeting.   Interested students should email pdevalp...@berkeley.edu with the 
time and location of their talk.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement at DNR

[WOLF, MELODY (DNR)]

Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Opening:

Forest Practices Geologist - Natural Resource Scientist 3
Location: Beautiful Olympia, Washington
Recruitment # 2014-06-5818-05752

SALARY RANGE: $4,322 - $5,668  per month plus a comprehensive benefit package 
including
retirement.

*This position provides scientific consultation to DNR region Forest Practices 
Foresters and the Forest Practices Division on the effects of proposed forest 
management activities on potentially unstable slopes, erosion potential, 
channel migration zones, groundwater recharge hazards, hydrologic impacts and 
wetlands.
*This position may present training to DNR Forest Practices Foresters, TFW 
stakeholders, Tribal members and employees, and the general public on forest 
practices scientific issues.
*The position may provide scientific support and testimony in forest practices 
enforcement actions and appeals.
*On occasion, this position participates in special department or FP Division 
projects and may be requested to participate on the Cooperative Monitoring 
Evaluation and Research committee (CMER).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Forestry or closely 
related natural resources field.
*An Engineering Geologist License in good standing in the State of Washington.
*Three years of professional experience evaluating unstable slopes in the 
forested environment as required by WAC 222-10-030(5).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experience in evaluating unstable slopes and identifying the presence of and 
delineating channel migration zones according to Washington's Forest Practices 
rules.
*Experience carrying out or overseeing scientific research.
*Participate positively in small groups with representatives from various 
backgrounds.
*Be familiar with logging systems, logging roads, and silvicultural practices 
of the Pacific Northwest.
*Fluvial geomorphology and knowledge of channel processes.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
*Requires an Engineering Geologist License.
*The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
*Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience.
*The employee works in steep mountainous terrain with slope gradients greater 
than 70 percent in all weather conditions. Working in dense and fallen 
vegetation and trees presents hidden uneven terrain and obstacles which may be 
hazardous. The incumbent must be able to traverse unstable substrates and 
fluvial environments safely. There may be exposure to sun, insects, and 
wildlife. The incumbent will usually be in company of others, but at times 
alone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.

or go to www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment and search for N.R. Scientist 
3-Forest Practices Geologist


Questions?  Please contact Leslie Lingley at 360-902-2138 or e-mail us at 
dnrrecruit...@dnr.wa.gov.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD looking for additional experience

[=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Paul_Kapfer?=]

Dear All,

I am looking for opportunities to gain additional experience in ecology and/or 
conservation. I am open to part- or full-time, temporary or permanent 
positions of any kind that will allow me to work remotely (I am unable to 
relocate). I have a variety of experience, including modeling in R, extensive 
use of ArcGIS, writing peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, sponsor 
reports, and preparing media for popular audiences. I also have extensive 
teaching experience. 

I'd like to stress that I really am open to any opportunities that allow me to 
gain additional experience, so even if you think I might be overqualified 
please do not hesitate to contact me. 

If you'd like any additional information about my experience or would like a 
copy of my CV, send me an email.

Best,

Paul

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2014 Session: Chemical and Isotopic Characterization and Quantification of Biologically-mediated Geochemical Processes in the Subsurface

[SUBSCRIBE ECOLOG-L yiwei cheng]

Dear Colleague,

We sincerely invite you to submit an abstract to our session “Chemical and 
Isotopic Characterization and Quantification of Biologically-mediated 
Geochemical Processes in the Subsurface” at the American Geophysical Union 
(AGU) Fall Meeting.

Please find the session description below:

Increasing recognition of the significant role that biological processes 
play in shaping subsurface environments ranging from shallow soils to deep 
groundwater aquifers and oil reservoirs has led to a rapid increase in 
chemical and isotopic data collected to study the extent and importance of 
biologically-mediated geochemical processes. However, due to the complexity 
of subsurface systems and the wide variety of possible microbial responses 
to belowground conditions, sophisticated tools, specialized experiments and 
numerical simulations are often necessary to explain the data collected in 
these studies. This session serves as a platform to discuss novel 
experimental and modeling approaches designed to interpret these data. 
Contributions focused on field scale applications including (but not limited 
to) unsaturated zone soils, groundwater systems, subsurface contaminant 
transport and enhanced hydrocarbon recovery are welcomed.

This session is under the Biogeosciences section, co-sponsor by Earth and 
Planetary Surface Processes and Hydrology.  More information on session can 
be found at: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3589.html

 We look forward to your contributions towards this session. 
 

Yours Sincerely,
 
Conveners
Yiwei Cheng (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
Mark E Conrad (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
Christopher G Hubbard (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position: Education and Outreach

[Amber E Budden]

The University of New Mexico is recruiting a postdoctoral associate to work
in the education and engagement of scientists and other stakeholders in the
collaborative process of improving access to scientific data across Earth
and environmental sciences and in supporting the community in the use of
DataONE tools and services. The postdoc will be funded by an NSF award to
the DataONE project (www.dataone.org).

Role & responsibilities: The responsibilities of this postdoctoral position
include participation in a team effort to inform development of
cyberinfrastructure for the environmental sciences through collaboration
with DataONE's Community Engagement and Outreach Working Group, in addition
to individual activities in support of the community engagement and
outreach objectives of DataONE. More explicitly, position requirements
include participation in the enhancement of training materials to convey
best practices in data management, the development of tutorials / learning
aids for the promotion of software and tools associated with the DataONE
project, oversight of a webinar series and associated outreach, among other
duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal
communication skills to facilitate collaboration within a broad network of
colleagues across disciplines and for engagement with the wider DataONE
community.

Many research projects could be complementary to the role envisioned for
this postdoctoral position, depending on the candidate's background and
interests. For example, opportunities exist for research projects related
to science education, sociology of science, or ecology and environmental
science at the interface with technology.

Qualifications: Candidates should have (or soon have) a Ph.D. in
Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Information or Library Science, Sociology,
or another relevant field. The successful candidate will have proven
information and project management skills, demonstrated excellent
communication skills through a record of publication and public
presentation, and a strong interest in advancing the scientific endeavor
through education, engagement and providing access to existing knowledge.
The successful candidate will have an understanding and demonstrated skill
in science data management, experience with software for visual media
creation and editing (screencast, film and audio editing software),
experience with social media, and experience, or a willingness to learn
about, software supporting online education environments.

DataONE is a geographically distributed project, with many remotely
participating members. The postdoc in this position will be expected to be
an active member of the DataONE community, engaging in dialog via
teleconference and traveling to DataONE meetings and for presentation of
DataONE work at conferences.

To apply: Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief statement of
interest in this position, and a list 3 references and their contact
information to the postdoc advisor, Dr. Amber Budden (Director for
Community Engagement and Outreach, DataONE, UNM; Center Associate, NCEAS,
UCSB) at aebud...@dataone.unm.edu. Review of applications will begin
September 1st 2014.

-- 
Amber E Budden, PhD
Director for Community Engagement and Outreach
DataONE
University of New Mexico
1312 Basehart SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Tel: 505-814-1112
Cell: 505-205-7675
Fax: 505-246-6007

[ECOLOG-L] Poo pump: whales as ecosystem engineers

[Liza Lester]

Great whales exert powerful effects on the environment as predators, prey, and 
bodies sinking to a final rest in the deep dark, sometimes boosting the 
productivity of ecosystems in non-obvious ways. The mass disappearance of the 
great whales in the last few centuries, leaving them at a tenth of their 
historical numbers, has likely changed the functioning of ocean itself.

A group of marine ecology heavyweights led by Joe Roman review the science on 
the influence of whale on ocean ecosystems in "Whales as marine ecosystem 
engineers," published ahead of print this week in Frontiers in Ecology and the 
Environment.

More: 
http://www.esa.org/esablog/research/poo-pump-whales-as-ecosystem-engineers/




Liza Lester
Communications Officer
Ecological Society of America
Washington, DC

[ECOLOG-L] Call for Papers - Michigan Journal of Sustainability Climate Adaptation Issue

[Susan Cheng]

We are delighted to announce that the Michigan Journal of Sustainability will 
be running a special
edition focused exclusively on climate adaptation initiatives (i.e., strategies 
being taken or research
being done that focuses on helping systems, sectors, or different scales of 
society prepare for
climate change) in the U.S. This special edition will focus on adaptation and 
resilience-building
activities taking place across scales, systems, and sectors, with a particular 
focus on techniques for
bridging the science-policy-practice divide. At this time, the Journal is 
accepting abstracts as well
as full manuscripts for consideration. The enclosed call for abstracts provides 
more details about
the Journal and the abstract submission process.

Please note that this Journal is an open-source, web-based resource where both 
traditional full-
length articles as well as non-traditional submissions such as pictures or 
short videos are
encouraged. The deadline for abstract submission is September 3rd, 2014. If you 
know of anyone
that may be interested in submitting an abstract or article for consideration 
in this special edition,
please forward them the enclosed announcement.

Thank you in advance for helping spread the word about this opportunity.

Sincerely,
The Michigan Journal of Sustainability Editorial Board

[ECOLOG-L] AGU 2014 Fall Meeting Session on Nitrous Oxide Production Pathways (session 2270)

[Jennifer Glass]

Dear colleagues,

Please consider submitting an abstract to our session at the AGU 2014 Fall
Meeting.

Abstracts are due August 6, 2014:
http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/scientific-program/

*Session Title*:
*Molecular, genomic and isotopic approaches to resolving biotic and abiotic
pathways of nitrous oxide production in terrestrial and marine ecosystems*

 *Session ID#*: *2270*

*Confirmed Keynote Speakers: **Lisa Stein, William Horwath, Nicole
Wrage-Mönnig*

*Session Description:*
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas and the major source of
stratospheric ozone depletion. N2O concentrations are rising in the
atmosphere, likely due to increased anthropogenic nitrogen fixation. N2O
can be produced by both biological and abiotic chemical reactions.
Microbial denitrification, nitrifier-denitrification, aerobic hydroxylamine
oxidation and detoxification pathways produce N2O enzymatically, while
chemical reactions such as chemodenitrification produce N2O abiotically. In
recent years, our knowledge of the N2O cycle has undergone dramatic
changes, with discoveries of new N2O-producing microbes, a broader
diversity of N2O-consuming enzymes and novel isotopic strategies for
resolving the mechanisms behind N2O cycling in both terrestrial and marine
ecosystems. In this session, we welcome submissions on any aspect of N2O
cycling in natural ecosystems or laboratory experiments, including but not
limited to molecular, genomic, electrochemical and isotopic approaches. We
specifically seek to bridge gaps between soil and ocean communities
studying N2O.

*Primary Section/Focus Group:*
Biogeosciences

*Co-Sponsor(s):*
·  A - Atmospheric Sciences
·  GC - Global Environmental Change
·  OS - Ocean Sciences
·  V - Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology

*SWIRL Theme: *Global Soils

*Index Terms:*
0414 Biogeochemical cycles, processes, and modeling [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
0465 Microbiology: ecology, physiology and genomics [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
0469 Nitrogen cycling [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
0490 Trace gases [BIOGEOSCIENCES]

Sincerely,

Jennifer Glass (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Xia Zhu (University of California Davis)
Nathaniel Ostrom (Michigan State University)

Jennifer Glass, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences & Biology (courtesy)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Cell: 480-244-3603
Office: 404-894-3942
http://www.eas.gatech.edu/people/Jennifer_Glass

[ECOLOG-L] Job: research ecologist, Smithsonian Institution

[David Inouye]

Research Ecologist
Smithsonian Institution - Washington, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/374728700

This position is located at the National Zoological Park, (NZP), 
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Migratory Bird Center. 
The employee is responsible for planning and conducting original 
research on the ecology and conservation of migratory birds. TRAVEL REQUIRED

Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. 
DUTIES: Back to top


Designs and develops scientific research projects focusing on the 
population demography, movement dynamics (stop-over, migratory 
connectivity, dispersal and recruitment), behavioral ecology, 
population genetics and urban ecology of Neotropical migratory birds, 
but not excluding resident populations.
Prepares scholarly publications of basic and applied research, which 
address important questions in the scientific field, account for 
previously unexplained phenomena, or represent an important 
validation or modification of scientific theory in the topic area.
Collaborates with scientific researchers from within the Zoo 
community and from around the world, to encourage and promote studies 
of interest to the Center and to aid in the survival and recovery of 
species and habitats that ensure the health and well-being of animals 
in nature.
Participates in scientific meetings and symposia, develops scientific 
papers for presentation and corresponds with scholars and other 
members of the scientific community involved in the same or similar 
research. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
All applicants must meet these Basic Requirements Specialized 
Experience: ( You must submit unofficial school transcripts in order 
to receive further consideration.)


Degree: biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological 
research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and 
applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 
9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and 
mathematical sciences.


In addition to meeting Basic Requirements above,You qualify for this 
position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent 
to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay 
band system. For this position Specialized experience is defined as 
designing and developing scientific research projects involving 
terrestrial ecosystems, and preparing scholarly publications and 
scientific papers for presentations.


Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be 
considered to determine the total number of years and months of 
experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked 
each week.


Or Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of 
progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a 
degree or LL.M., if related.


Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet 
the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option 
please see the Qualification Standards . Special Instructions for 
Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have 
education completed in a foreign college/university described above, 
it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. 
accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax 
these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.


Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job 
announcement closing date. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, 
and/or training that address the competencies below:


Ability to apply advanced theories, principles, concepts and 
practices of fundamental or applied ecology including to migratory 
bird ecology, evolution and conservation practice.
Knowledge of techniques in animal tracking and some level of 
proficiency in genetic techniques and biostatistics.
Ability to design, integrate and manage a collaborative scientific 
research project, including those with conservation outcomes.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and data orally.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and data in writing 
as evidenced in published peer-reviewed research. Applicants who meet 
or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three 
category groups based on job-related criteria: Best Category - Meets 
the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job 
related competencies above. Better Category - Meets the minimum 
qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related 
competencies above. Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification 
require

[ECOLOG-L] GPS Collars for sale -- Price reduced further

[=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Paul_Kapfer?=]

I have 7, approximately 5-year-old, unused GPS store-on-board collars for sale 
with the usual accoutrements (mortality switch, drop off) and which would be 
appropriate for animals > 12kg. ATS claims batteries lose ~1-
2% battery charge per year. Collar frequencies are in the 165khz range. 
Collars can be refurbished (new batteries) by manufacturer for much less the 
new collars. I can vouch that they came from a good batch with 
high 3D fix success and strong VHF signals. Collar specifications can be found 
here: http://www.atstrack.com/pdfs/ats-g2110b.pdf. 

Prices are negotiable, but I am looking for somewhere around $200.

[ECOLOG-L] Job: tenure-track, ecology, Dartmouth College

[David Inouye]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College seeks 
applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Ecology. We 
seek highly qualified candidates working in any area of ecology, but 
especially welcome applicants who would employ observations and 
experiments in the field in local ecosystems to address broadly 
relevant conceptual issues in ecology. The capacity to offer 
exceptional courses in one or more of the following areas would be a 
plus: ecosystem science, field ecology, biostatistics, or population 
ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise an 
independent research program that will attract extramural funding, 
provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, 
and teach ecology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum 
vitae, three representative publications, statements of research and 
teaching interests, and three confidential letters of reference. 
Please send materials electronically to 
http://apply.interfolio.com/25178


Application review will begin on 1 September 2014 and continue until 
the position is filled. For further information about the department 
and graduate programs, please see 
http://biology.dartmouth.edu/


One of the most diverse institutions of higher education in New 
England, Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer, has a strong commitment to diversity, and in that spirit 
encourages applications from all individuals regardless of gender, 
race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, 
disability, or veteran status.




Ryan Calsbeek
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity: Timescale interactions in marine microbes

[Juan Antonio Bonachela Fajardo]

We are seeking candidates for a fully-funded PhD scholarship to work on 
timescale interactions in marine ecosystems. 

We aim to use diverse modelling approaches to explore the different layers of 
temporal complexity present in the lower trophic levels of the marine food web. 
Thus, this project would suit a theoretical biologist, or mathematicians and 
physicist interested in biological questions. Applicants should already hold a 
Masters qualification or a first class or upper-second class undergraduate 
degree.

The preliminary starting date is October 2014, but application review will 
continue until the position is filled. Further details below.

--DESCRIPTION--

PhD project title: Timescale interactions in marine microbes.

Institution: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (Scotland)

Group/Department: MASTS Marine Population Modelling Group, Department of 
Mathematics and Statistics 

Supervisor: Prof. Michael Heath, Dr. Juan Bonachela

This studentship will be of 3 years duration with stipend and fees for a UK/EU 
student. (Final funding arrangements under negotiation)

Description: Marine microbes (viruses, bacteria, phytoplankton) are a key 
component of the marine food web and of the most important biogeochemical 
cycles on Earth. Because of their short generation time and vast amount of 
offspring, these organisms evolve in timescales that are similar to the 
individual's lifetime. Therefore, phenotypic plasticity (dynamic responses to 
environmental changes) and evolution interact necessarily during the 
single-organism life span. However, theoretical research typically study 
ecological and evolutionary matters separately.

This project aims to study how considering these interactions may challenge 
current predictions about the long-term behaviour of marine microbes. The 
project will use existing mathematical models, and develop new ones, able to 
account for these interactions and dynamics. Due to the highly nonlinear 
ecological relations between organism, stochasticity inherent to mutations, and 
overlap between ecology and evolution, the study and analysis of these models 
will require from sophisticated (and probably innovative) mathematical and 
numerical methods. This project will be important to understand how the lower 
trophic levels in particular, and the complete marine food web in general, 
react to e.g. different climate change scenarios.

Start date: October 2014.
For more information please contact: Dr Juan Bonachela 
(juan.bonach...@strath.ac.uk; j...@princeton.edu).

To apply: http://www.strath.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduateresearch/

[ECOLOG-L] Conference: PhnomPenh. Biodiversity and Health. Nov 17-19

[Christophe BOETE]

Dear colleague,
 
We are organizing a symposium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Biodiversity and 
Health in November 
2014 and we invite you to join us.
 
Below, some practical information about this event: 
 
What?
A symposium entitled ‘Biodiversity & Health’ that joins scientific expertise 
and stakeholders in order 
to identify research priorities in several domains that link biodiversity and 
human health: 
 
1. emerging diseases and biodiversity loss, 
2. drug and insecticide resistance, 
3. pharmacognosy and plant biodiversity,
4. contaminants in the food web,
5. ethics and laws for biodiversity and health
6. ecosystem services and health 
7. the ‘One Health’ concept.
 
Why?
- To share knowledge and experiences acquired with partners, projects and 
authorities.
- To improve training capacities of students.
- To enhance further collaborative projects.
 
Where?
In Phnom Penh at the University of Health Sciences.
 
When?
Between the 17th and the 19th of November 2014   .
 
So, reserve those days! We are looking forward to meeting you in Cambodia.
 
How?
 
Participation is free but limited to about 100 participants and it is going to 
be on a first come first 
serve basis. Please mention in your message your name and contact details. If 
are a PhD or a Master 
student and if you are willing to do a short communication or a poster 
presentation, please give us a 
title, a short summary and a list of authors. Registration is going to open on 
July, 15 and close on 
September, 15. It can done by sending an email to
cbo...@gmail.com,  serge.mor...@cirad.fr and biodivhealth...@gmail.com
 
You'll be informed of your registration by the end of September.
In the meantime feel free to contact us if you have any question and follow the 
twitter account 
@biodivhealth for updates.
 
Best regards,
 
On behalf of the organizing committee, 
Christophe Boëte
 
Organizing committee:
Monidarin Chou (Lab. R. Mérieux, Phnom Penh, Cambodia),
Youlet By (Fondation Mérieux, Phnom Penh, Cambodia), 
Tan Boon Hua (NUS, Singapore), 
Aurélie Binot (CIRAD, Kasetsart University, Thailand)
Serge Morand (CNRS-CIRAD, CICM Laos) 
Christophe Boëte (IRD/ Aix-Marseille Université, France)