The Great Turtle Race starts April 16! The Great Turtle Race is about to hit the open ocean! The event is being co-organized by Conservation International and National Geographic with field partner, The Canadian Sea Turtle Network. This year, eleven leatherback sea turtles (adult males and females) will be racing from Canada’s Atlantic coast to the beaches of the Wider Caribbean. Don’t miss out on the action! The Race officially launches Thursday, April 16th, at 11am EST on www.GreatTurtleRace.org (hosted by National Geographic), but you can sign up RIGHT NOW for daily race updates – full of fun turtle facts and play-by-play race highlights straight from the ocean: http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace.
Also, check out the May issue of National Geographic magazine, which includes a feature story on leatherback turtles highlighting several sea turtle experts, and promotes the Race. A few exciting details about the Great Turtle Race: - All eleven turtles were tagged with a satellite-tracking device while in feeding areas off Nova Scotia, Canada, by the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, and the GTR website will allow you to follow them from Canada to the Caribbean. - U.S. Olympic swimmers Amanda Beard, Janet Evans, Jason Lezak, Aaron Peirsol and Eric Shanteau will “coach” our turtle competitors and post notes of encouragement to the turtles throughout the race. The 'Voice of Swimming,' former Olympian and current NBC commentator Rowdy Gaines will be the official race announcer, along with the globetrotting turtle superstar, Mr Leatherback. - Rock bands R.E.M. and Pearl Jam have jumped on the turtle bandwagon. Both bands have picked their early favorites. Find out which ones by signing up for our daily updates:http://www.conservation.or<http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace> g/turtlerace <http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace> - guest bloggers include all of the Olympic swimmers/'turtle coaches,' Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Mike Mills of R.E.M., Dr Carl Safina of the Blue Ocean Institute, Dr Sylvia Earle of the Deep Search Foundation, Dr Wallace 'J' Nichols of Ocean Revolution, and Josh Berry of Save the Waves Coalition Sign up to receive up-to-the-minute race updates and hear more about how you can help protect our turtle racers – as well as their relatives: http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace And after you sign-up for updates, spread the word about the “Great Turtle Race” to your network of friends and family. Share it with your co-workers, your classmates, and your relatives. See you at the race! On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM, ECOLOG-L automatic digest system < [email protected]> wrote: > There are 13 messages totalling 604 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. NEON Postdoc: Microbial Ecologist > 2. Looking for summer internship 2009 > 3. Request for Info: PhD Opportunities in Midwestern U.S. > 4. Plant Ecologist Position in Australia > 5. audio playback speakers for target netting > 6. Coral Reef Ecology Field Technician Florida Keys > 7. Research Associate (PhD) - Exotic Species Ecology, UNLV > 8. Postdoct position-Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry > 9. growing season length (2) > 10. Technician needed working on riverine foodwebs and salmon in Alaska > 11. Graduate student opportunity: University of Alberta > 12. USDA Summer Ecology Fellowship Opportunities for Faculty! > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:27:42 -0400 > From: Rebecca Hufft Kao <[email protected]> > Subject: NEON Postdoc: Microbial Ecologist > > NEON Postdoctoral Associate: Microbial Ecologist > > The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.), a nonprofit > science corporation > dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive > species impact > ecology, has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral associate in Boulder, > Colorado. We are > looking for an individual who is a problem solver who can successfully > apply experience, > judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges. This job > requires a sharp, > creative, self-starter who can create new opportunities within this field > and use novel methods, > analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research. > > Responsibilities > • Coordinate and oversee prototype study for soil microbial diversity > and community structure > at candidate NEON sites, including methods for field sampling and > outsourcing of lab analyses. > • Coordinate outsourced lab selection and oversee contracts > • Work with collaborating laboratories on processing and synthesizing > data from quantitative > PCR and 16S and 18S rRNA analyses > • Work with collaborators to develop standardized protocols for lab > analyses and > bioinformatics for 16S and 18S rRNA and functional gene sequence data, and > participate in > development of protocoles for metagenomic analyses. Using results from the > prototype, help re- > design the NEON soil microbial sampling protocols and design for data > analysis. > • Work with collaborating laboratories to facilitate publication of > results from the prototype > study, and collaborate the NEON microbiology working group to prepare > reports and develop > recommendations for future soil sampling and microbial analyses > > This position will be funded for one year initially with the possibility of > transition to a permanent > staff scientist on the NEON science team as deemed appropriate based on the > success of the tasks > performed during the first year. Duties in a long-term position as a staff > scientist would include: > • Develop and oversee high level and site-specific sampling designs > to track abundance, > diversity, and function of microbes in soil and water at NEON sampling > locations > • Develop QA/QC protocols for field sampling and data processing > • Oversee outsourced facility selection, manage facility contracts, > and oversee changes to the > NEON design with the evolution of analyses used on NEON samples > • Develop data products using NEON data > • Participate in the larger NEON science community, including > participating in independent > research and collaborations > > Education/Experience > • PhD in microbiology, genetics, evolution, or related field > • Significant, documented research experience using molecular > ecological methods and > appropriate computational/bioinformatics methods , specifically using soil > or aquatic ecosystems > • Familiarity with bioinformatics for metagenomic analyses > • Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise > • Scientific writing and review > • Ability to work independently, but as part of an active science > team > • Strong communication and interpersonal skills > • Undertake responsibilities beyond those associated with individual > research projects > • The candidate may be exposed to conditions in the field, and > therefore must be able to > traverse uneven ground such as dirt banks, stream beds, and shallow ponds > carrying equipment > and materials up to 40 lbs. Candidate must be able to travel to field > sites as needed. > > TO APPLY: > • Please send your cover letter and CV/resume to > [email protected] <Microbial > Ecologist> in the subject line. > • NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, > Veterans and Disabled > Persons are encouraged to apply. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:21:31 -0400 > From: Ziyan Chu <[email protected]> > Subject: Looking for summer internship 2009 > > Dear All, > > I am a first year master student in Environment Science at Yale University. > I am looking for a summer internship position from June-August 2009. > Specific working schedule can be negotiated. > > I have a strong scientific background and have gained my first master > degree > in Zhejiang University. I have GIS and basic knowledge on US law and policy > on Environment issues. > > I can be reached at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration. > I > am looking forward to hearing from you. > > Sincerely, > Ziyan Chu > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:46:39 -0400 > From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Nikita_?= <[email protected]> > Subject: Request for Info: PhD Opportunities in Midwestern U.S. > > Dear All: > > I’m looking for PhD opportunities in the field of Remote Sensing or GIS > Sciences in the Midwestern United States region. I have a Masters in > Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences and am immensely interested in > using GIS and remote sensing tools for natural resources management. Would > appreciate any advice regarding available opportunities. > > Thanking you for your time. > Nikki. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:50:32 -0600 > From: Fabrice De Clerck <[email protected]> > Subject: Plant Ecologist Position in Australia > > > > > > > Applications close on 29th May =96 link to job description is below. > > > > 2009/30 Plant Ecologist > > CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems - Canberra, ACT > > International Applicants Welcome > > > > We are seeking an adaptable research scientist with an international > > reputation and a track record of initiating and conducting quality > > research within agricultural and mixed use landscapes. The position > > requires a person who will provide scientific leadership and create > > business opportunities that are aligned with our research priorities. > > It is envisaged that the successful candidate will develop a > > significant leadership role within the Agricultural Landscapes Program > > and the Sustainable Ecosystems Division. > > > > $131K - $164K plus Superannuation > > > > Many thanks > > > > Sue > > = > --------------------------------------------------------------------------= > -- > > ------------- > > Sue McIntyre, Senior Principal Research Scientist > > [email protected] Phone: (02) =20= > > > 62421604 > > CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems M: 04 1755 5311 > > PO Box 284, Canberra ACT 2601 > > http://www.csiro.au/people/Sue.McIntyre.html > > = > --------------------------------------------------------------------------= > -- > > -------------------------------------- > > -- > > CIDE, CSIC | http://www.uv.es/jgpausas > > _______________________________________________ > > Aeet mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://www2.cica.es/servlist/listinfo/aeet > > > > ***************************************************** > Fabrice De Clerck PhD > > Landscape Ecologist/Ecologo de Paisaje > Dept. Agricultura y Agroforesteria=09 > CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica > Email: [email protected] > Phone: (506) 2558-2596 > Fax: (506) 2558-2046 > Web: www.catie.ac.cr > > Adjunct Associate > Tropical Agriculture Program=09 > The Earth Institute at Columbia University > Email: [email protected] > Skype: fadeclerck > Web:www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/mvp/ > ******************************************************* > "Everything not given is lost" > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:38 -0700 > From: "Keith W. Larson" <[email protected]> > Subject: audio playback speakers for target netting > > Dear All, > > I need a recommendation or contact for someone > who can help me find some field equipment for doing audio playback. My old > Logitech speaker is no longer working nor is the model available anymore. I > have had no luck doing an internet search. I need a recommendation for > model(s) of speakers that are excellent for audio playback using an Mp3 > player outdoors. We are target netting willow warblers in the high open > mountain birch forests of northern Sweden. Often we hike great > distances, so they need to be packable and lightweight. We need > something portable, loud (often trapping in open windy areas), good > sound quality, durable, and semi water proof (not necessary but > preferable). These speakers should also be readily available over the > internet or telephone to purchase as I need them in two weeks! > > Thank you for your advice! > > Many Cheers, > Keith > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:57:43 -0400 > From: =?windows-1252?Q?Deron_Burkepile?= <[email protected]> > Subject: Coral Reef Ecology Field Technician Florida Keys > > Florida International University: Coral Reef Ecology Technician June 1- > Aug 31 > I am hiring a technician to work on coral reef ecology in Key Largo, FL in > the Florida Keys for this coming summer. We will be studying the movement > and feeding ecology of herbivorous fishes on coral reefs. Duties will > include, but are not limited to: herbivorous fish surveys, algal/coral > surveys, herbivore behavioral observations, sample sorting, data entry. > Almost all field work will be conducted on SCUBA. Typical field days > would consist of 7-8 hours on the water with 3-4 dives per day. > Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Biology/Marine Biology (or upper division > undergraduate) or related field, SCUBA certification (NITROX certification > preferred), experience with coral reef ecology/fish ecology preferred. A > valid driver’s license is required. Boating experience and current SCUBA > certification with AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) is a > plus. Successful applicant needs to be hardworking and willing to > potentially work weekends. This position will come with the possibility > of extending until Dec 31, 2009. Pay rate will be ~$400 per week. > Housing will be provided. This would be an ideal job for a recent college > graduate looking for research experience before continuing on with > graduate school. Please apply by sending cover letter, CV/resume > including academic background, work experience, overall GPA and major, an > unofficial transcript, and contact information for 3 references to: Deron > Burkepile, Florida International University, Marine Biology, 3000 NE 151st > St, North Miami, FL 33181 [email protected]. Electronic applications > are greatly preferred. Position is open until filled with an application > deadline of May 1, 2009. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:23:15 -0400 > From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Scott_Abella?= <[email protected]> > Subject: Research Associate (PhD) - Exotic Species Ecology, UNLV > > We are still accepting applications for the position of Research Associate > at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, posted 3/30/2009 to Ecolog. This > position is a good fit for a candidate interested in applied research in > community invasibility and monitoring of exotic plant species in arid > lands. We will begin reviewing applications within the next two weeks, so > apply soon if you are interested. Please see the previous Ecolog posting > or the advertisement at the link below on HigherEdJobs. Application is via > online only and inquiries will not receive a response (please see the > detailed job description) to ensure all applicants are treated equally. > > http://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/search.cfm?University=University% > 20of%20Nevada%20Las%20Vegas&Showall=Yes&SortBy=5 > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:07:04 -0400 > From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Rima_Upchurch?= <[email protected]> > Subject: Postdoct position-Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry > > Postdoctoral Research Associate-Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry > > A postdoctoral research position is available immediately to study > relationships between microbial community composition and ecosystem N > cycling. Research will focus on the influence of above- and belowground > plant litter biochemistry on microbial community composition and soil N > cycling. > > Candidates must have a Ph.D. in microbial ecology, soil > microbiology, biogeochemistry or closely related field. Expertise with > stable isotopes is required; experience with molecular techniques to > investigate microbial community composition and function is desired. The > initial appointment period will be for 1 year with the potential of > renewal. > > Applicants should email a cover letter describing research experience and > goals, a curriculum vitae, reprints, and the names and addresses of three > references to Dr. Donald R. Zak, School of Natural Resources & Environment, > University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041. E-mail address: > [email protected]. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, > affirmative-action employer. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:38:07 -0400 > From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?kevin?= <[email protected]> > Subject: growing season length > > I want to retrieve U.S. growing season length or accumulated growing degree > days in the recent years based on 50 base temperature. Could you help give > me a good reference to obtain these data? It can either be a map or other > formats. > > > Thanks > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:37:55 -0400 > From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Mark_Wipfli?= <[email protected]> > Subject: Technician needed working on riverine foodwebs and salmon in > Alaska > > Field/lab technician needed on a foodweb/salmon ecology study in Alaska. > > We are seeking to fill a biotech position for the summer (May 15-Aug 30) on > a large research project investigating the ecology of Chinook salmon on a > tributary of the Yukon River near Fairbanks, Alaska. The person hired will > be involved in all aspects of the project, primarily in support of graduate > student research (5 students), including field and lab work, project > logistics and management, and project planning and coordination. Driving a > jet boat on the river will be a central field responsibility. > > This is a highly collaborative, team-based, research effort among > University, Alaska Dept of Fish and Game, Native Corporation partners, and > other organizations. Suitable academic training (e.g., ecology, > entomology, > fisheries), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, field > experience and competence, and ability to work in team and individual > settings are essential. Motorboat operating skills and experience a must. > Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete boater > safety training, gun/bear safety, wilderness survival, first aid, and CPR > training. Work will be based out of the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, > and fieldwork will involve working out of, and sometimes camping in, remote > field sites. Weather during the research season is normally warm (60-80°F) > and dry, but field conditions at times can be cold, wet, and bear- and > bug-ridden. Lab work will involve primarily sorting and identifying > invertebrate samples. Successful candidate should also be willing and able > to tolerate the inconveniences of nearby natural hot springs, an unspoiled > natural environment, river canoeing and kayaking, and hiking. Salary is > $16.46/hr @ 40 hr/wk. > > To begin the application process, submit (via email) a cover letter that > includes a brief review of your research experience, interests and goals (1 > page max), as well as a resume, transcripts, and names of at least three > references to: > > Dr. Mark S. Wipfli > School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences & Dept of Biology and Wildlife > Institute of Arctic Biology > 209 Irving I Bldg > University of Alaska Fairbanks > Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA > [email protected] > www.iab.uaf.edu/~mark_wipfli/ > > To learn more about the project go to www.chenakings.org. Position will > remain open until filled. Successful applicant may begin work as early as > 15 May, 2009. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:55:53 -0400 > From: Robert Vincent <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: growing season length > > Hi Kevin, > > The USGS website and the NRCS website both have info on growing season > and degree days. > > http://www.usgs.gov/ > http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm > > Good Luck! > > Quoting kevin <[email protected]>: > > > I want to retrieve U.S. growing season length or accumulated growing > degree > > days in the recent years based on 50 base temperature. Could you help > give > > me a good reference to obtain these data? It can either be a map or other > > formats. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:18:46 -0600 > From: "Erbilgin, Nadir" <[email protected]> > Subject: Graduate student opportunity: University of Alberta > > A MSc or PhD opportunity is available for research on the role of plant > growth and biomass (root/shoot ratio) in tolerance and resistance of > aspen against its primary pests, Forest Tent Caterpillar and the Aspen > Leaf Miner, in western Canada. We are particularly interested in > investigating the chemical (defensive compounds) and physiological > mechanisms of tolerance and resistance, and how these mechanisms are > influenced by plant growing conditions. > > This is a joint MSc or PhD program between Drs. Simon Landhausser, > Industrial Chair and Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, and > Nadir Erbilgin, Canada Research Chair and Assistant Professor in Forest > Entomology, at the University of Alberta, Department of Renewable > Resources (http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/). Depending on the interest > and quality of the MSc or PhD applicants, the project offers > considerable flexibility in designing a research program that > investigates areas of personal interest, such as plant-insect > interaction and chemical ecology, within the overall framework of the > project. > > Background in ecology, entomology, chemical ecology, or a related field > is essential, as is an interest in the linkages between trees and > insects. Experience with any of the following will be an asset, but is > not required: plant-insect interactions, chemical ecology, forest > ecology, and silviculture. Proficiency in spoken and written English is > a necessity. > > Selection of a student will be based on academic achievements, reference > letters and previous research experience. Strong verbal, written, and > computational skills are essential. Tuition and fees and a standard > Graduate Assistantship can be offered. Students are also eligible for > Tri-Council graduate scholarships (e.g. NSERC) in their first year. > > The laboratory and field works will start in May 2009. The candidate is > expected to start in September 2009. The applicant must meet the > entrance requirement for The University of Alberta, Department of > Renewable Resources, which can be viewed at: > http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/phdprograms.cfm > > Interested candidates should e-mail their transcript, curriculum vitae, > a letter describing their research experience and interests (2 page > limit), recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), and the names and contact > information of three references to Dr. Nadir Erbilgin, Department of > Renewable Resources, 230A Earth Science Building, University of Alberta, > Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E3, CANADA. Phone: (780)-492-8693; Fax: > (780)-492-1767. Email: [email protected] > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:26:56 -0500 > From: Rachel Hill <[email protected]> > Subject: USDA Summer Ecology Fellowship Opportunities for Faculty! > > THE USDA FaST PROGRAM > > > The USDA FaST program (Faculty and Student Team) is pleased=20 > to extend an invitation to apply for our exciting 2009 summer > fellowships! > > > > Choose from a variety of 7 ecology-focused projects all around the U.S=20 > that best matches the field research experience you seek! > > > > The FaST program is a unique program allows faculty and students > affiliated with any of the 219 HSI-designated universities (Hispanic > Serving Institutions) the opportunity to experience cutting edge > research and technologies to enhance their own research, collaborate > with selected National Research Initiative (NRI) facilities, expand > their professional networking while serving as a mentor to the two > students you choose to complete your team.=20 > > Your students will have the opportunity to work on real-world problems > with leading researchers, preparing them for future employment > opportunities with the USDA. In addition, they will gain experience > presenting a paper at a national conference and networking opportunities > of their own. > > > The FaST program provides a very generous stipend to its participants > and lots of flexibility.=20 > Faculty receive a stipend of $12,500 and each student $6000 for the > summer. > > > > If you are not at a qualifying HSI institution (see the link in the WHO > section below for full list of schools) but know of a colleague or > friend at one of these institutions who might be interested, please > forward this great opportunity on to them! > > The ESA server will not allow an attachment of the applications. Please > feel free to contact me with questions, application requests, full > project prospectives, or any other details! > > > Deadline to apply is May 11th, 2009! > > Rachel Hill > Program Coordinator - USDA FaST Program > The Culture and Policy Institute > One UTSA Circle > San Antonio, TX 78249 > Work: (210) 458-2654 > Cell : (210) 313-5232 > Fax : (210) 458-2655 > Email: [email protected] > > > USDA FaST FACTS > > > WHO =20 > Any faculty and students, regardless of ethnicity, who work or attend > any designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) qualify. See HACU's > member list of 219 qualifying US universities and colleges: > http://www.hacu.net > < > http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=3D2&COMPANY_TYPE=3D= > 1, > 5&SEARCH_TYPE=3D0>=20 > > Teams will consist of 1 faculty member and 2 students (any mix of > undergraduate or graduate). The faculty member will recruit 2 students > to complete his/her team. The faculty will then submit all 3 > applications as a complete package. > > > WHAT =20 > Faculty will gain exposure to cutting edge technologies and practices to > enhance their own research, collaboration opportunities with selected > National Research Initiative (NRI) facilities, and professional > networking. > > Students have the opportunity to work on real-world problems with > leading researchers, preparing them for future employment opportunities > with the USDA. > > Faculty receive a stipend of $12,500 and each student $6000 for the > summer. > > > WHEN > Summer 2009 for an 8 to 10 week placement (* flexible schedules*)=20 > Deadline to apply is May 10th, 2009! > > > WHERE =20 > Choose from a variety of 7 Ecology-focused projects all around the U.S. > that best matches the field research experience you seek!=20 > > 1. Louisiana State University (LSU)=20 > Project: Molecular Genetics of weedy > traits in red rice=20 > Project Director: Prasanta Subudhi > =09 > 2. Ohio State University > Project: Ecosystem Response to Invasive > Species > Project Director: John Cardina > =09 > 3. Rutgers University (NJ) > Project: Using Citizen Scientists to > Collect Weedy Invasive Data > Project Director: Rebecca Jordan > =09 > 4. University of Cincinnati > Project: Use of Chloroplast DNA to > Determine Maternity of Wild Callery Pear Trees > Project Director: Theresa Culley > =09 > 5. University of Colorado @ Boulder > Project: Ecosystem management of > invasive plants in an era of global environmental change > Project Director: Timothy Seastedt > =09 > 6. University of Hawaii @ Manoa > Project: Using population biology & > niche modeling to predict invasions along climatic gradients=20 > Project Director: Curt Daehler > =09 > 7. Washington University (MO) > Project: Spatial management Lonicera > maackii, a bird-dispersed invasive shrub > Project Director: Tiffany Knight > > ------------------------------ > > End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 14 Apr 2009 to 15 Apr 2009 (#2009-105) > *************************************************************** >
