[ECOLOG-L] IT database position at Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research - Rostock, Germany

The Evolutionary Biodemography laboratory (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/laboratories/evolutionary_biodemography_1171/default.htm) of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/; Rostock, Germany) is looking for a programmer with expertise in databases. The

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies

Coastal Carolina University offers a graduate program for students interested in science and policy associated with the coastal zone. Various types of graduate assistantships are available and two large academic departments, Biology and Marine Science, participate. For more information go to:

[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED: SEEC 2012 Conference in Clemson, SC, March 2-4, 2012!

Please join us for the 9th annual Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference (SEEC), which is being hosted by Clemson University in Clemson, SC on March 2-4, 2012. This is a student-run conference for graduate students, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral researchers either doing

[ECOLOG-L] Summer 2012 Positions ? 2 Biological Technicians ? Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD

Summary: The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is seeking to hire two full-time temporary student contractors to assist with the North American Breeding Bird Survey program (www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBS), a long-term, continental avian monitoring program. Tasks will include

[ECOLOG-L] Paid internship: Pennsylvania Flora

Dear ECOLOGgers: Please pass this on to any promising student. Application deadline: February 15, 2012 Announcing A one-year internship beginning June 2012, with six hours of graduate credit at the University of Pennsylvania Location Time is split between the Botany Departments of the Morris

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

A couple of thoughts on these two items. I think it is an interesting turn on the often top down management of funding that the NSB is actually changing the Broader Impacts criteria to come into line with the way PIs, reviewers, and panelists have interpreted Broader Impacts, which, at least

[ECOLOG-L] Job opening: Director of Science, The Nature Conservancy - North Carolina Chapter

The Director of Science serves as the lead scientist for the North Carolina Chapter. In this role, S/he ensures that good science guides and informs the conservation activities of the Chapter and creates the scientific vision for the Chapter through anticipation of challenges, threats, and

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

This is an intriguing choice of words... Some comments: 1) with, really?, 2) what about postdocs/postechs/postemps? With more of am emphasis on having a lab to get a grant, more will be caught in the catch 22 most of us already are: no position, no funding; no funding, no position. Some of

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

with was the term I was concerned about. Another very intriguing term: mentorship hm... :) Your point is well taken, that it is yet to be seen what impact this might or might not have on younger scientists compared to the former policy. Though, with the problems I mentioned before, I

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

Your points on the challenges facing younger scientists, and science in general, are well taken. My only point was that this change in Broader Impacts will not make things more difficult. I suppose you can argue that it won't help solve the problems you broach, but they are not likely to be

[ECOLOG-L] Is someone willing to review a manuscript on grassland ecology?

Dear friends, I have just finished a manuscript on the effects of afforestation on the plant community composition and structure in southern Brazilian grasslands. They correspond to the northernmost part of the Pampas biome and are witnessing large-scale conversion to eucalypt plantations.

[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: field technicians

Job #1: SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration. Duties include

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Seasonal NPS field tech position in Rocky Mtns

Biological Science Technician (Vegetation), Seasonal GS-05 National Park Service - Rocky Mountain Inventory and Monitoring Network Position based in Fort Collins, CO with travel to network parks in CO and possibly MT Dates: June - August Job Description: The incumbent will work as part of a

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

Actually, I have been advocating this for some time now. It is one of my top priorities as a member of the advisory committee for the new University of Florida Office of Postdoctoral Affairs that I helped initiate - first meeting is Feb. 3. What would be better is if the NSF and NIH mandated

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Two items about NSF

Maybe a partial solution would be if universities were more willing to allow post-docs or adjunct faculty to be PI's on grants. Not sure what kinds of structural changes would need to occur for this. Mark D. -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news

[ECOLOG-L] Spring writing workshop at the UWM Field Station

Please share this announcement with others who may be interested. Registration is now open for the 2012 Spring Workshop at the UWM Field Station Creative Writing About the Natural World April 20 21, 2012 (Friday and Saturday) Instructor: Dr. Mary Linton is a wetland ecologist and aquatic

[ECOLOG-L] Systems Biologist, Assistant or Associate Professor level

SYSTEMS BIOLOGIST VCU Life Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should have an outstanding record of systems biology research, as broadly defined from the sub-cellular to the ecosystems level. The successful candidate

[ECOLOG-L] USDA-ARS Rangeland postdoc, Cheyenne, WY

The Rangeland Resources Research Unit, Cheyenne, WY seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate for a two year appointment. A recent Ph.D. (within the last four years) is required. The incumbent will quantify how climate change, especially variability of precipitation and increasing

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Studentship: Landscape-scale conservation of pollinating insects in the lowland British countryside

PhD Studentship: Landscape-scale conservation of pollinating insects in the lowland British countryside £13590 per annum (including £1000 research expenses budget) and tuition fees for 3 years The University of Northampton invites applications for a three year full-time studentship in the

[ECOLOG-L] Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing

National Application Deadline- January 27th, 2012– apply online today at http://www.greencorps.orgwww.greencorps.org http://www.greencorps.org/Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest

[ECOLOG-L] Coral Reef Conservation Summer Internship Announcement: Caribbean Area

7th Annual Governor Tauese P.F. Sunia Memorial Coral Reef Conservation Summer Internship Announcement: Caribbean Area Opening Date: January 18, 2012 Closing Date: February 29, 2012 Internship winner notified: March 30, 2012 Internship period: June to August 2012 APPLY BY MAIL or EMAIL TO: U.S.