[ECOLOG-L] Canada Research Chair - Aquatic Ecotoxicology

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary invites applications from emerging leaders in Environmental Toxicology to apply for a Tier II Canada Research Chair. We specifically seek an ecotoxicologist with a strong field-based research program that addresses fundamental, proc

[ECOLOG-L] Ecosystems ecologist position at Virginia Tech

Ecosystems ecologist to Collaborate in Integrated Studies of Earth Systems The Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech expects to fill a tenure-track, academic-year position in Integrated Studies of Earth Systems to start in fall 2011. We seek an ecosystems ecologist whose research

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Darwin at Dinner

Very cool - but worth remembering that bacteria isn't a kingdom. Paul R. Crosbie, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Parasitology and Evolution Department of Biology California State University, Fresno 2255 East San Ramon Avenue M/S SB 75 Fresno, CA 93740-8034 (559) 278-2074 (559) 278-3963 (fax) pcros...@

[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Prof. Forestry

The Biology Department of Grand Valley State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in natural resources management to begin August 2011. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Forestry or other appropriate natural

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship

GRADUTE POSITION IN ECOLOGY We are looking for a motivated MS or possibly Ph.D. student to participate in an NSF funded project at the University of Cincinnati. The research investigates rising treeline in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and its effects on alpine species. The i

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Position at University of Cincinnati

Attached please find an announcement for a graduate position to study the effects of rising treeline in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Cheers, Steve Matter

[ECOLOG-L] Wildlife Biologist/Mammalogist faculty Position

Tenure-track Faculty Position Available Position: Wildlife Biologist / Mammalogist Application deadline: October 15, 2010 or until filled The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University is seeking a Wildlife Biologist / Mammalogist (tenure track) to begin August 2011. Ph

[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Prof. Environmental Science, Wellesley College

The Environmental Studies Program at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental science at the beginning assistant professor rank to start in fall 2011. We seek a candidate with broad interdisciplinary training in environmental science, who integrates classr

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Darwin at Dinner

Hello Stephen, Wonderful eye-opening analysis and article! Thank you for sharing it. I'm passing it on to my students, and other readers via my blog as well. You have now got me not only examining my plate (and food labels) even more closely than I already do, but also thinking this could be a

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Position in Ecosystem Ecology/Plant Ecophysiology/Ecohydrology at UNH

A position is available at the University of New Hampshire for a highly qualified and motivated PhD student to conduct research in the mixed hardwood-conifer forest ecosystems of New Hampshire related to ecosystem ecology, plant ecophysiology, and/or ecohydrology. Broadly, the research should

[ECOLOG-L] Latin American Journal of Conservation

Dear List, Dear List, I’m excited to announce the publication of the first issue of the Latin American Journal of Conservation! Our journal is peer-reviewed and online – providing easily accessible information on conservation topics for Latin America. We publish in Spanish, English, and Portug

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Spontaneous fermentation

While it is certainly true that this quote is wrong, the underlying ecological principle is correct. During Franklin's time water was considered an unsafe drink, and in general it was. Sanitation was poor and beverages like beer and cider were safer and thus considered preferable. According to