Ecolog:
This post brought into to focus (kinda) something that has been chawing at
the back of my mind for some time: Why all the hyphenated ecology? Does this
help or hurt ecology? Is "Systems Biology" a response to this phenomenon? Is
this a new (and better way?) of saying ecology? How many sub-specialties are
there? Do there need to be more? Is this a trend? I this trend valid? Does
it add clarity or confusion? Have plain old ecologists been relegated to the
primary grades much as general practitioners have in medicine? What is the
corollary to brain surgery in ecology?
Thank you in advance for helping me to understand.
WT
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From: "James Vonesh" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 7:32 AM
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Tenure track position at VCU - deadline approaching
Ecologgers,
I just wanted to draw your attention again to the recently posted "Systems
Biologist" position at Virginia Commonwealth University. Candidates focused
on aspects of ecological complexity are encouraged to apply. Please forward
widely to anyone you think might be interested. For official application
submission guidelines please go to www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/ and click on
Life Sciences to select "Systems Biologist" posting.
Applications are due 03/01/2012
VCU is a fast growing R1 university - already the largest university in
Virginia - with a strong and growing program in ecology. Note that the
Biology web page is currently being redesigned and new faculty Derek
Johnson (old web pg: http://biology.ucs.louisiana.edu/content/derekjohnson)
and Andrew Eckert (http://eckertlab.blogspot.com/) are not yet listed. In
addition, we are currently in the midst of a global change ecologist search.
These colleagues would be in addition to those currently reflected on VCU
Biology (http://www.has.vcu.edu/bio/), Center for Biological Complexity
(http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/index.html), Center for Environmental Sciences
(http://www.vcu.edu/cesweb/) and new Rice Center field station
(http://www.vcu.edu/rice/). It is also easy to connect with collaborators at
the University of Richmond (http://biology.richmond.edu/) and William and
Mary (http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/?svr=web).
Richmond is a great place to live. A mid-sized city, close to DC, the Blue
Ridge Mts., and beaches, right on the fall zone of the James River. The
green corridor along the James River in the heart of the city offers
excellent mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, trail running and class
III-V white water. My daily 15 min bike commute to campus is mostly on
wooded trails through the park system (I often see eagles as I check the
water level at Hollywood Rapids on Belle Island). Richmond has a vibrant
arts, museum and music scene. VCUs School of Arts & Design is among the best
in the country (http://arts.vcu.edu/). Richmond defies stereotypes. Who
would have suspected that the "capital of the confederacy" would also be the
third most tattooed city in America
(http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38722211/ns/today-style/t/top-most-tattooed-cities-america/#.TxmDVYGHNq8).
My point is this - Richmond will surprise you!
See: http://pictures.vcu.edu/collections/index.html#num=5483&id=album-111
For more information on why Richmond is an awesome place to live, peruse the
below (for starters)
James River park System: http://www.jamesriverpark.org/
Richmond Folk Festival: http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/
First Fridays Art Walk: http://www.firstfridaysrichmond.com/
Richmond Farmers markets:
http://richmondgoodlife.com/richmond_farmer_markets.htm
Richmond bikers Association: http://www.raba.org/
Best of Outdoor Events:
http://www2.richmond.com/lifestyles/2012/jan/03/richmond-outdoors-best-2011-ar-1582228/
Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Default.aspx
Science Museum: http://www.smv.org/
Richmond *Flying Squirrels* (for real) baseball:
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410
Richmond pro soccer: http://www.richmondkickers.com/
Richmond restaurants: http://www.richmondmagazine.com/
Richmond restaurants:
http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/49/best-restaurants-Richmond
Richmond nightlife: http://www2.richmond.com/music-nightlife/
Recent posting
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 will be
required to develop or continue a productive, externally-funded research
program, and direct graduate students. The applicant should be committed to
interdisciplinary graduate education and will assume the lead role for the
Systems Biology core course for the Integrative Life Sciences (ILS) Doctoral
Program. Additional requirements include: postdoctoral experience;
evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching; and demonstrated
experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student
environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Virginia Commonwealth University has an enrollment of 32,000 students,
including over 40 graduate students in the ILS program. For application
submission guidelines, requirements, and deadlines, please go to
www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/ and click on Life Sciences to select "Systems
Biologist" posting.
Application Process: Submit vitae, statement of research interests,
teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to: Regina Jefferson,
[email protected], VCU Life Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, PO
Box 842030, Richmond, VA 23284-2030. Virginia Commonwealth University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 03/01/2012
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
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