[MARMAM] research laboratory assistant for Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
Please post. Many thanks, Nélio Barros - Job Title: Research Laboratory Assistant Department: Conservation, Education and Training Requisition ID#: (req# 740-TBW) Responsibilities: Oversee data entry, quality control, updating, and maintenance for long-term databases, including Access sighting data base (with more than 35,000 dolphin group sightings and 100,000 dolphin identifications from 1970-present), as well as sighting effort summaries, health databases, data-entry progress checklists, assisting with data queries. Perform GIS analyses and prepare maps as requested. Assist with photographic identification analyses, digitally trace all changed fins, and maintain digital catalog of dorsal fin photographs for photo-id. Provide administrative support, including expense accounting, procuring field and laboratory supplies, copying, maintaining and updating Marine Mammal Library and reprint supply, distribution of outreach materials, monitoring website contacts, and over-seeing intern activities. Assist with proposal preparation, data analyses and manuscript preparation. Assist with logistical support and field activities of Research Program. Field activities may include photographic identification surveys, capture-release operations, biopsy darting, human interaction research, fish sampling, and associated environmental sampling. Other related duties as assigned. This position is based in Sarasota, Florida. Requirements: Bachelors degree in biology, natural resources, marine sciences, or a related field plus 3 years of experience working with a comparable cetacean field research program (with appropriate letters of recommendation) required or Masters degree in biology, natural resources, marine sciences, or a related field preferred . Extensive computer experience required with programs Access, Arcview (or ArcGIS), Excel, and Word. Computer software experience preferred: ACDSee, Adobe Photoshop, Endnote, and statistical packages. Proficiency in boat operations (19 ft +) required, with demonstrated ability to trailer boats, including launching and retrieval. Proficient swimmer required. Photographic experience desired. Valid drivers license required for Florida residents within 90 days of hire; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. Spanish fluency a plus, but not required. If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please email your resume/cover letter noting position title and id#740 in subject line and in your cover letter to: greatj...@brookfieldzoo.org. For more information about our organization and career opportunities please visit our website at www.czs.org THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-M/F/D/V ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] marine mammal and sea turtle stranding position
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY CENTER FOR MARINE MAMMAL AND SEA TURTLE RESEARCH STRANDING INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM STAFF SCIENTIST Qualifications: An M.Sc./Ph.D. or equivalent degree in natural science or other field relevant to marine science (e.g., D.Sc., D.V.M., D.Eng., and M.D). Expertise in marine mammal and/or sea turtle biology is required; preferred scientific disciplines include life history (age determination and/or reproductive biology), natural history (e.g., feeding ecology), pathology, functional anatomy, or physiology. At least five-years experience with strandings and necropsies of either group of animals is desired. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to produce peer-reviewed scientific publications and to acquire extramural funding. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will (a) conceive of sound basic and applied research questions, and (b) design and execute all phases of research including proposal preparation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The candidate is expected to produce significant peer-reviewed professional publications (at least two each year); participate in professional organizations and meetings; and interact with other scientists and research programs at MML and elsewhere. He/she will seek grants, contracts, and other extramural funds in support of his/her salary and the research and staff expenses for the program, including indirect costs, with the expectation of securing full funding for the program within two years. The candidate must have a working knowledge of funding sources and programs, and a record of successful proposals. Demonstrated experience in managing other research personnel is expected, including interviewing and hiring; training of staff for work-place safety, quality assurance, and other institutional policies and programs; technical training of staff; daily supervision; delegation of field or laboratory duties; evaluation of staff performance; and resolution of personnel problems. The successful candidate may also be responsible for overseeing work of visiting scientists, postdoctoral scientists, student interns, or volunteers. Partial coverage of a 24/7 stranding pager is expected. The successful candidate will oversee a recently refurbished necropsy laboratory, and the maintenance of response equipment (4x4 truck, two personal watercrafts and one all-terrain vehicle). An extensive marine mammal osteological collection, a wide range of archived tissues and a multi-decadal database are also available. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and have working knowledge of computer databases. Familiarity with Access and GIS is encouraged. The position involves physical activity such as lifting and moving heavy animals under challenging environmental conditions. Boating experience and the ability to swim are required. U.S. citizenship or foreign citizens U.S. work permit appropriate for the work is required. All employees must comply with the requirements outlined in the MML Employee Policy Manual. Salary: $45,000-$55,000/yr, with full fringe benefits Application: The Search Committee will accept applications up to mid November 2008, or until the position is filled. MML would like to have the successful applicant start work as soon as possible. Applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. Please submit application materials to Dr. Nélio Barros ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Mote Marine Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] LAJAM issue 6-1
Dear all, On behalf of our Editorial Board, it is my pleasure to announce that issue 6-1 of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals (LAJAM) is now available. This issue includes the following articles: CONTENTS A preliminary overview of skin and skeletal diseases and traumata in small cetaceans from South American waters.. 7-42 Marie-Françoise Van Bressem, Koen Van Waerebeek, Julio C. Reyes, Fernando Félix, Mónica Echegaray, Salvatore Siciliano, Ana Paula Di Beneditto, Leonardo Flach, Francisco Viddi, Isabel Cristina Avila, Julio César Herrera, Isabel Cristina Tobón, Jaime Bolaños-Jiménez, Ignacio B. Moreno, Paulo H. Ott, Gian Paolo Sanino, Elena Castineira, David Montes, Enrique Crespo, Paulo A.C. Flores, Ben Haase, Sheila M. F. Mendonça de Souza, Maíra Laeta and Ana Bernadete Fragoso Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vessel collisions with small cetaceans worldwide and with large whales in the Southern Hemisphere, an initial assessment . 43-69 Koen Van Waerebeek, Alan N. Baker, Fernando Félix, Jason Gedamke, Miguel Iñiguez, Gian Paolo Sanino, Eduardo Secchi, Dipani Sutaria, Anton van Helden and Yamin Wang Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ecological aspects of marine tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) based on group size and composition in the Cananéia estuary, southeastern Brazil 71-82 Marcos César de Oliveira Santos and Sergio Rosso Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mass stranding of Bairds beaked whales at San Jose Island, Gulf of California, Mexico 83-88 Jorge Urbán R., Gustavo Cárdenas-Hinojosa, Alejandro Gómez-Gallardo U., Úrsula González-Peral, Wezddy del Toro-Orozco and Robert L. Brownell Jr. Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site fidelity and behaviour of killer whales (Orcinus orca) at Sea Lion Island in the Southwest Atlantic ... 89-95 Oliver Yates, Andrew D. Black and Paola Palavecino Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Movement of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) between the Revillagigedo and Hawaiian Archipelagos within a winter breeding season ..97-102 Paul H. Forestell and Jorge Urbán R. Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Straggler subantarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus tropicalis) on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil .. 103-116 Jailson Fulgencio de Moura and Salvatore Siciliano Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has the manatee (Trichechus manatus) disappeared from the northern coast of the State of Veracruz, Mexico? ..109-112 Arturo Serrano, Alexander García-Jiménez and Carlos González-Gándara Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isolation of Giardia sp. from an estuarine dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in Ceará state, northeastern Brazil ..113-116 Bianca de Luca Altieri, Daniel de Araujo Viana and Ana Carolina Oliveira de Meirelles Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unusual record of franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) in inner waters of the Cananéia estuary, southeastern Brazil 117-119 Marcos César de Oliveira Santos, Eduardo dos Santos Pacífico and Michele Fernandes Gonçalves Corresponding author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any further information can be obtained from the editors ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). LAJAM is distributed to members of the South American Society of Experts on Aquatic Mammals (www.solamac.net http://www.solamac.net/ ) and the Mexican Society for the Study of Marine Mammals (www. somemma.org). North American subscriptions for non-members of SOLAMAC or SOMEMMA can be facilitated by contacting Nélio Barros ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) at P.O. Box 36, Tillamook, OR 97141-0036 USA. Best regards, Nélio Barros Editor-in-Chief, LAJAM ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] job announcement -- please post
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Animal Biologist The Department of Biology at Hofstra University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in any sub-discipline in Organismal Biology. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach an introductory Animal Form and Function course, as well as courses that compliment current and future department interests (including, but not exclusive to urban ecology, environmental biology, vertebrate biology, physiology, fresh water/marine biology). An interest in and/or experience with innovative teaching techniques is especially desirable. We seek an individual who is able to teach courses at a variety of levels, i.e. to non-majors, undergraduate majors, and Master's students. Faculty in Biology must maintain an active research program accessible to both undergraduate and Master's level students. The specific areas of research are open, however candidates who use an integrative, interdisciplinary approach are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and demonstrated teaching experience. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should submit a letter of application, their CV, statements of research and teaching interests (indicating specific and detailed teaching experience), and have three letters of recommendation sent to the following address: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140. The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department. Additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: . Application materials should be received by 15 March 2007. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
