[ECOLOG-L] Research Assistant Position: Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

[Greg Goldsmith]

The Lopes Lab in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman 
University in 
Orange, California is seeking a lab assistant. The Lopes Lab studies animal 
behavior, in 
particular, sickness behavior and social behavior, from a neuroendocrine 
perspective (for 
more information, visit www.patriciaclopes.com). Details are available at: 

https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/16073

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Patricia Lopes: lopes [at] 
chapman 
[dot] edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position - Stable Isotope Ecohydrology

[Greg Goldsmith]

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct 
research focused 
on interpreting spatial and temporal patterns in soil water isotopes. The 
project leverages a 
unique long‐term water isotope data set collected throughout Switzerland. 
The long‐term 
goal of the project is to use environmental water isotopes to improve our 
understanding of 
soil water storage and plant water relations in a manner that can inform 
environmental 
decision‐making.

The successful candidate will be an independent and highly motivated scientist 
with a 
strong background in environmental water isotopes and/or stable isotope 
biogeochemistry. 
Additional expertise in geospatial statistics, (eco)hydrology, or soil physics 
is particularly 
welcome.

The research associate will be based in the Department of Environmental Systems 
Science 
at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and will be co‐supervised by James Kirchner 
(ETH) and Greg 
Goldsmith (Paul Scherrer Institute & Chapman University). As Europe's leading 
technical 
university, ETH Zurich has excellent infrastructure and research support. 
Collaborative 
links with other Swiss universities and federal research institutes provide 
additional depth 
and breadth in ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, and the Swiss landscape is an 
unparalleled natural laboratory.

The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for extension. 
Applicants should 
supply a single PDF containing:
‐ a statement of their research interests, experience and technical 
background 
‐ a CV and complete list of publications
‐ and contact information for three references.

Applicants may also supply up to three (but no more) examples of their best 
published 
work, again as PDFs. Applicants who are attending AGU and are available for 
interviews 
there should note this in their applications.

As part of the ETH's efforts to promote women in science, qualified female 
researchers are 
particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to apply_...@env.ethz.ch

Review of applications will begin 15 November 2016 and continue until the 
position is filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Executive Director of Monteverde Institute

[Greg Goldsmith]

The science and education non-profit Monteverde Institute, located in
Monteverde, Costa Rica, is seeking an executive director. Full job
description is available at:
http://monteverde-institute.org/job-opportunities.htmlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Currently, we are looking for an Executive Director who will serve as a
dynamic team leader responsible for the overall strategic development and
implementation of programs and services, as well as innovative partnerships
with external stakeholders from the local, national and international
communities. See full job description
here
 (pdf).



If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to our Human
Resources Coordinator, Maricella Solís.  All inquires or questions should
be in Spanish via email to r...@mvinstitute.org.  Curriculum vitae can be
in English or Spanish.



*The deadline for submission of CVs is May 31, 2012*.

--
DIRECTOR(A) EJECUTIVO(A)

Actualmente, estamos buscando un(a) Director(a) Ejecutivo(a) quien servirá
como un(a) líder dinámico(a) de equipo responsable en general para el
desarrollo estratégico e implementación de programas y servicios, así como
de colaboraciones innovadoras con actores de las comunidades locales,
nacionales e internacionales. Ver descripción completa del puesto
aquí
 (pdf).



Si está interesado(a) en esta posición, por favor enviar su currículo a
nuestra Coordinadora de Recursos Humanos, Maricella Solís. Toda
correspondencia debe ser escrita en inglés y enviada por correo electrónico
a r...@mvinstitute.org. Currículos pueden ser en inglés o español.



*La fecha límite para entregar su currículo es el 31 de mayo del 2012.*



-- 
Gregory Goldsmith
Department of Integrative Biology
University of California Berkeley
grgoldsm...@berkeley.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Short-Term Position: Science Curriculum Design

[Greg Goldsmith]

Short-Term Position: Science Curriculum Design For Canopy In The Clouds

Canopy In The Clouds is seeking enthusiastic and experienced teachers for
science curriculum design. Canopy In The Clouds uses innovative, immersive
media from a tropical montane cloud forest to provide a platform for science
education (www.canopyintheclouds.com). The project is a collaborative effort
between scientists and visual artists designed to serve as a free, web-based
educational resource to students, educators and visitors worldwide. We are
passionate about exploring the world around us and sharing what we find in
order to advance science education.

Canopy In The Clouds expects to hire two curriculum developers to develop
12-15 lesson plans and accompanying materials (i.e. assessment) each using
our current web content. Lessons will be driven by current national learning
standards for earth science and life science. Lesson plans should be
sequenced into curriculum units; however, they will ideally also stand
alone. We anticipate working with one developer focused on upper middle
school materials and one developer focused on early high school materials.
Developers will largely work independently and will thus have substantial
freedom for creativity. However, developers will work together to improve
materials and have access to our team in order to implement new web-based
tools associated with lesson plans. Compensation is $1000 upon completion of
work, with a strong possibility of additional work pending future funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in biology
-Minimum of 3 years teaching middle or high school science
-Experience implementing inquiry-based learning and educational technology
in the classroom
-A passion for innovative science education and pedagogy
-Tremendous attention to detail, scientific accuracy, and effective writing

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master’s degree in biology or education
-Familiarity with tropical biology or ecology
-Familiarity with state or national learning standards

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and recent lesson plan to greg
[at] canopyintheclouds [dot] com. In your cover letter, please address your
interest and experience in developing science education curriculum, your
background in biology, and what attracts you to Canopy In The Clouds. For
full consideration, please apply by 7 July 2010. Canopy In The Clouds is an
equal opportunity employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Scholander Pressure Bomb for Loan/Sale?

[Greg Goldsmith]

Hi EcoLoggers,

I am headed to Costa Rica and Panama this summer for research and have been in 
search of a 
pressure bomb to make some plant-water relations measurements. I'm wondering if 
anyone has one 
sitting around from an old project that they would be willing to either loan 
out (July/August) or sell? 
No strong preferences on the max PSI, just looking for something functional and 
reliable. 

Many thanks!

Greg Goldsmith
Integrative Biology
UC Berkeley