Job - Science coordinator in Suriname - Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring Network

2006-10-23 Thread Jorge A. Ahumada
Site Scientist for TEAM-Suriname Job Description The Tropical Ecology Assessment and Monitoring (TEAM) Network is a global network to monitor long-term trends in biodiversity through tropical field stations, providing an early warning system on the status of biodiversity that can effectively guid

FW: peregrine falcons, ivory-billed woodpeckers and the Cornell connection

2006-10-23 Thread stan moore
>Folks -- > >The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology has long been a >preemiment institution. Raptorphiles are aware that >Professor Tom Cade, one of the world's great >ornithologists and raptor biologists was at Cornell >when he founded the Peregrine Fund and got the >restoration program for peregr

Conserving Biodiversity Course, India.

2006-10-23 Thread David Inouye
The Smithsonian Institution Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program and the Wildlife Institute of India would like to announce the 2007 Tools for Conserving Biodiversity Course, India. It will be held January 5 ­ 20, 2007 at WII, Dehradun and Rajiji National Park, Dehradun, India. Ap

Conservation Outreach Position

2006-10-23 Thread Marion Soil & Water Conservation District
Marion SWCD is hiring for the position of: Conservation Outreach Technician This full-time, regular position conducts natural resources planning and conservation project assistance with landowners. Additionally, this position will provide programmatic leadership with the District’s natu

Job Posting - Salem, OR

2006-10-23 Thread Robin Straughan
Conservation Outreach Technician This is a full-time, at will, exempt position for the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District in Salem, OR. This position exists to provide technical and outreach assistance for the District. The position will serve as a planner for landowner projects, inc

Field Station Ecological Technician

2006-10-23 Thread Jonathan M. Chase
Field Station Ecological Technician Washington University’s Field Station, Tyson Research Center invites applications for a ‘Field Station Ecological Technician’. This position will be primarily responsible for developing, cataloging, and managing the ecological resources of Tyson in order to

University of Maryland BEES Graduate Program

2006-10-23 Thread Michele Dudash
University of Maryland BEES Graduate Program The interdisciplinary graduate program in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics (BEES) at University of Maryland is looking for exceptional Ph.D. candidates for the academic year 2007-2008. The BEES program consists of over 50 faculty members. A

Job: Ecological Genetics at the University of Georgia

2006-10-23 Thread Rodney Mauricio
FACULTY POSITION IN ECOLOGICAL GENETICS As part of a long-term effort to build on strengths in evolutionary biology, the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia has committed to hiring five new faculty in evolutionary biology over a three year period. Last year, we added two facult

Used YSI Model 51B Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Meter for Sale

2006-10-23 Thread Richard Schaffner
I have a used YSI Model 51B DO meter for sale that is in excellent = operating condition. The DO meter is an older, analog model, but would be a dependable backup field meter. The meter is fully functional and = includes an operator's manual and probe with 10 feet of cable. = Calibration/operati

Re: statistical texts to use

2006-10-23 Thread Jeff Hollister
I was going to avoid jumping into the fray, but . . . Count me in the camp that appreciates Zar as an introductory text. I have not taught a stats class, but Zar is the text assigned for a stats class I had many years back. I remember it being good at introducing the concepts and I continue t

Multiple Random effects using PROC MIXED

2006-10-23 Thread Karina Boege
Hi everybody! I have a question regarding PROC MIXED that I hope someone can help me to solve... I have a 2x2 design with ttwo treatments: damage to plants when juvenile, when reproductive or at both stages. Also, I have 20 genetic families in which I applied such treatments. Then, my model l

Re: statistical texts to use

2006-10-23 Thread Stephen B. Cox
Hello Howie - (I am one of the few poor souls who actually enjoys reading "long rambles" about imparting good statistical know-how to future scientists :) I can definitely see your point about the difficulties associated with implementing the Q&K text in introductory courses. As much as I do like

Manu Learning Centre Facility Manager

2006-10-23 Thread Quinn Meyer
JOB LISTING Organisation: The Rainforest Education & Resource Centre, (CREES) Position: Manu Learning Centre Facility Manager Salary: $12k per annum + benefits (accommodation, food & transport) Location: Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru Organisat

Conservation Projects Coordinator

2006-10-23 Thread Quinn Meyer
JOB LISTING Organisation: The Rainforest Education & Resource Centre, (CREES) Position: Conservation Projects Coordinator Salary: $18k + per annum inc benefits (accommodation, food & transport) Location: Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru Organisat

Graduate Research Assistantship - urban stream ecology

2006-10-23 Thread Timothy Stewart
Graduate Research Assistantship. A research assistantship is available immediately at the Iowa State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management for an M.S. or Ph.D. candidate interested in an urban natural resource project aimed at integrating social and biophysical resea

M.S. Assistantship Available on Multiple Predator-Multiple Prey Interactions in Madagascar

2006-10-23 Thread Sarah Karpanty
A M.S. student is sought to join a collaborative effort to study the impacts of predation from multiple, distinct predators on the population dynamics and social structure of the lemur community in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. Results from this project will not only provide insight in

European Freshwater Sciences - special publication

2006-10-23 Thread Anna Hillbricht-Ilkowska
We have the pleasure to announce that the next i.e. issue 4/2006 of Polish Journal of Ecology will have the special character as it will contain the selection of invited state-of-art-review papers presenting: "ADVANCES IN EUROPEAN FRESHWATER SCIENCES, 2005" The papers originated from 7 invited

Re: FW: Steven Howell on the Luneau video

2006-10-23 Thread DebAFPDCC
I agree that it is vital to maintain an even keel and quality of scientific practice and interpretation. Ultimately science and pragmatic observation -- not media hype, public sentiment, or opinion however expert -- is the best light to truth. Opinions and conjecture and hope as they may