Wayne, et al..
Is it possible that institutions are moving away from the term
"ecology" to avoid the onslaught coming from the right wing against
ecology, which after all is linked at some level with the environmental
movement and there stands in the way of turning the national patrimony over
to corporations?
Martin M. Meiss
2012/2/24 Wayne Tyson <[email protected]>
> 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
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 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<http://biology.ucs.louisiana.edu/content/derekjohnson>
> )
> and Andrew Eckert
> (http://eckertlab.blogspot.**com/<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 <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<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<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<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/<http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/>
> First Fridays Art Walk:
> http://www.**firstfridaysrichmond.com/<http://www.firstfridaysrichmond.com/>
> Richmond Farmers markets:
> http://richmondgoodlife.com/**richmond_farmer_markets.htm<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/<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<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<http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410>
> Richmond pro soccer:
> http://www.richmondkickers.**com/<http://www.richmondkickers.com/>
> Richmond restaurants:
> http://www.richmondmagazine.**com/<http://www.richmondmagazine.com/>
> Richmond restaurants: http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/**
> 49/best-restaurants-Richmond<http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/49/best-restaurants-Richmond>
> Richmond nightlife:
> http://www2.richmond.com/**music-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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