[ECOLOG-L] Leadership opportunity for ecologist interested in sustainability research
The Sustainable Environments Branch in the Office of Research and Development at the US EPA is looking for a Branch Chief to lead a transdisciplinary research team working on issues of sustainability. Job Title: Supervisory Economist/Biologist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist, GS-0110/0401/0819/1301-15 Job Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0008 This position is located in the Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Sustainable Technology Division, Sustainable Environments Branch, Cincinnati, OH. For more information on this office, visit their website: www.epa.gov/nrmrl Duties: - Serve as first-line supervisor for a staff of researchers, technicians, and secretarial/clerical staff; provide direction, guidance, advice, and assistance to the Branch staff in all administrative and technical matters. - Propose and plan research and development projects and outputs to meet Divisional, Laboratory, and Agency objectives. - Interpret the impact of changes in regulations or Agency priorities on the projects within the Branch, recognize the need to coordinate with other Branches to solve problems, and work with team leaders and other professionals to revise, redirect, and coordinate projects and resources to meet the changing objectives. - Review papers, reports, and presentations to ensure the technical quality of the Agency's research and development efforts and to assure compliance with policy matters. For more information go to: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx? JobID=91610519JobTitle=Supv.+Economist%2fBiologist% 2fEnvironmental+Engineer%2fPhysical+Scientist%2c+GS-0110%2f0401%2f0819% 2f1301- 15brd=3876vw=bFedEmp=YFedPub=Yx=116amp;y=15jbf574=EP00pg=2re=3AVSDM=2 010-10-22+00%3a03%3a00 (copy and paste into your browser if the link does not work) or go to USAjobs.gov and search for Announcement number RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0008
[ECOLOG-L] Oxidative stress analysis to frog homogenates
Hi all I am requesting your help related to analysis of SOD, lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl assay to metamorphed froglets. My problem is that I have samples of entire frogs frozzen under -80°C and the SOD and lipid peroxidation require to homogenate the frogs using different buffers to run the analysis. Moreover the protein assay kit analyses mention that samples containing significant haemoglobin may interfere with the assay. I will really appreciate any suggestion and advice on how to proceed without compromise the results of the analysis. Thanks Eric
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow
Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow Location: Washington, D.C. Supervisor: Vice President, Climate Change and Natural Resources Adaptation Position Description Defenders of Wildlife is committed to understanding how climate change threatens native species and their habitats, then acting to reduce these vulnerabilities through adaptive, practical responses. The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellowship offers a post-doctoral opportunity for professional development and publication opportunities in the emerging field of climate change adaptation policy and natural resources management. The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will assist the organization in understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife and its habitat, developing adaptation strategies, guidance or tools to mitigate the impacts over the next century, and communicating these impacts and strategies to policymakers, media, government agencies and the public. The Fellow is encouraged to engage in entrepreneurial synthetic research and creative outreach in support of adaptive policy and management solutions to climate change. The Fellow will shape an innovative vision for addressing climate change impacts and responses in the context of other major threats to biodiversity (e.g., habitat destruction, invasive species, and human development patterns). He/she will link technical scientific findings to conservation action and will offer technical assistance and play a leading role in mainstreaming climate adaptation into Defenders’ conservation programs and into government agency programs. Located in Washington, D.C., the Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will have the opportunity to learn the intricacies of federal policymaking and interact with decision makers in Congress, federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The two-year fellowship provides an annual stipend of $50,000, competitive benefits, and a travel and operational budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conduct and/or apply synthetic research that is relevant to adaptation of natural systems to climate change. Conduct and/or apply research into sociological and institutional barriers to adopting adaptation approaches for biodiversity conservation. Assist in the development of legislative and administrative policy. Communicate awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation, and disseminate new, emerging findings to Defenders’ staff as well as to key decision makers, the media, Defenders’ membership, and the general public Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and elsewhere Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, climate change, conservation planning, social ecology, or a related discipline in the natural resources disciplines. Experience: Diverse experience with climate change science, preferably involving connections to important themes in climate change, conservation biology and conservation policy. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other: Demonstrated ability to work independently to initiate, implement, apply, and/or publish scientific research and to communicate such research to both professional and lay audiences. Familiarity with some of the major climate research organizations, such as the U.S. Global Change Research Program and/or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain scientifically productive interdisciplinary collaborations. Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communications skills. Strong desire to publish policy-relevant reports and peer-reviewed papers and able to balance writing workload with other coalition, collaboration and communication work described herein. Comments: This position requires occasional domestic travel. How To Apply Interested applicants please reference Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: h...@defenders.org It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. Link to this announcement: http://www.defenders.org/about_us/jobs/climate_change_and_wildlife_science_fellow.php
Re: [ECOLOG-L] ECOLOGY Fundamentals Principles Laws Other
Interesting discussion. I would submit that Thales is applicable to ecology (and to most any other other science) Ditto with 384-322 BCE = observation of physical phenomena could lead to natural laws governing them. May I add LeChatelier's Principle in a broad sense - 'A system under stress seeks to eliminate the stress' (OK one may need to define stress in applying this to systems other than physical chemistry). Some other 'foundations' of ecology relate to systems science - and dealing with inexorably changing systems (entropy anyone?). Yes change is inevitable in ecology and is a constant (that is the 'change). That is a tenent, as is adaptaion. Energy and mass transfer in ecosystems - trophic levels. Recycling of materials. All of those appear to me as 'fundamentals' that govern ecological thinking. The list could go on like this with ecology depending at times on other sciences for some of its fundamental principles . yet that is no differnet from numerous other sciences. The F=ma may be absent but 'competitive exclusion', the rule that about the occupation of niches as well as other fundamentals are as well established as E=mc**2 Esat Atikkan --- On Sun, 11/7/10, malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org wrote: From: malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] ECOLOGY Fundamentals Principles Laws Other To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 12:32 AM The problem with laws in ecology is that we really have not had sufficient time to develop the mathematical laws present in Physics. Ecology is a new science and it studies essentially one phenomenon in the long run (evolution), albeit in many many different contexts. I believe that physics in particular had much of its beginning founded in mathematical law. Physics began with the unification of several fields including astronomy, optics, and mechanics through the study of geometry. Many of these principles go as far back (for the Western World) as ancient Babylonia and Greece. Conversely, ecology is generally accepted as a new science appearing only in the second half of the 20th century! Of course, there are some basic ideas central to ecology that go all the way back to the Greeks, but I think most are rudimentary foreshadows of modern thought. Lets face it, we didn't even realize some very basic taxonomic ideas!!! It might just be too early in the life of Ecology as a science and our mathematical skills to simple to adequately boil any ecological principle into a single 1 equation. Further, as Silvert eloquently mentioned, such a generalized model would very likely be thought of very negatively by ecologists. Look at this history: 700-600 BCE = Thales (Father of Science) proclaims every event has a natural cause exclusive of supernatural explanations. 650-480 BCE = our understanding of nature was pretty raw. Physics was descriptive. This was 200 years. 500 BCE = Leucippus developed the idea that all things are composed of atoms (atomism). 384-322 BCE = observation of physical phenomena could lead to natural laws governing them. 331-230 BCE = Aristarchus presents a heliocentric model of the solar system. Seleucus suggests earth rotates on its axis, and then revolves around the sun. 276-194 BCE = Eratosthenes estimates the circumference of the Earth (as a sphere). 250 BCE Archimedes develops the law of buoyancy (Archimedes principle). 1700 AD = Galileo did mechanical experiments, previously this was not accepted as valid for investigating nature. First to propose mathematically describing motion. 1800 AD = laws of thermodynamics, Newton's 3 laws of motion, law of gravity, With it taking well over 3,000 years to develop but a handful of laws in Physics, all of which describe fairly simple phenomena, it is unfathomable to believe that suddenly Ecologists will develop mathematical laws for this comparatively infantile science. In fact, the theory of evolution can be thought of as being in a very similar developmental stage to the study of motion in the 1700s when Galileo suggested it could be described mathematicallyit was a good century before Newton did it. At this rate, maybe sometime in the early to mid 21st century one of us will develop a law of evolution which mathematically expresses the concept. Any volunteers? Malcolm On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 9:28 AM, David L. McNeely mcnee...@cox.net wrote: I'm not trying to be contrary or to oppose the search for understanding of our scientific philosophy. In fact, the opposite. Aren't we trying to make law out of phenomena that don't fit the concept? The original question asked about not only invariable, but observable, quantifiable, and able to be reduced to an equation (perhaps in a predictive way, like Newton's laws, thermodynamics, and so on). At this point, we only have them in a general sense in Ecology. Eltonian trophics may be the closest we have. It fails on the
[ECOLOG-L] Multiple PhD Positions Available in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
The Department of Biology at Georgetown University has multiple opportunities for doctoral study in ecology, evolution and behavior (EEB). The faculty and graduate program in Biology at Georgetown help doctoral candidates develop into insightful researchers and effective teachers and communicators. Funding for graduate study is supported by a combination of assistantships, teaching fellowships and research grant support. Our program and institution welcomes students of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Students interested in any of the opportunities listed below are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant faculty member(s) via email. The Department of Biology graduate program is described at http://biology.georgetown.edu/graduate/applicants/. Information about graduate school application procedures and deadlines can be found at http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/admissions.cfm. Mechanisms of phenotypic evolution: Dr. Peter Armbruster seeks a highly motivated PhD student to join his laboratory’s research on mechanisms of phenotypic evolution in natural populations. The Armbruster lab is currently focusing on the invasive and medically important mosquito Aedes albopictus. This mosquito invaded the US in 1985 and spread rapidly over approximately 15 degrees of latitude. This natural experiment in evolution provides an exciting opportunity to identify the molecular and physiological mechanisms underpinning climatic adaptation during invasion and range expansion. Dr. Armbruster’s research is currently supported by grants from both NIH and NSF, and integrates a broad range of approaches, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, physiology, and quantitative genetics. Interested students should contact Dr. Peter Armbruster (p...@georgetown.edu). For further information on the Armbruster lab see: http://www1.georgetown.edu/departments/biology/faculty/armbruster/ Mathematical Population Biology: Faculty in the Departments of Biology and Mathematics have ongoing collaborations centered on quantitative modeling and analysis of population genetic data. Ongoing projects span a wide spectrum of applications including the development of coalescent models that better suit natural populations in order to infer biological mechanisms acting on genetic polymorphism to the development of novel quantitative models to analyze the evolution of HIV within an infected individual. These projects are highly interdisciplinary, drawing on approaches and techniques from both disciplines. Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton (Biology) and Dr. Sivan Leviyang (Mathematics) are seeking an outstanding student to pursue a jointly mentored PhD in mathematical biology. The course of study will include classes in biology, mathematics and computer science, with the goal of providing the student with a firm background in population genetics, ecology, statistics, probability, and computation. The specific topic of research is flexible and can favor theory or application depending on the students’ interest. The ideal student should possess a bachelor’s degree in biology or mathematics (with some course work and experience in the alternate field) with some experience in computation. Most importantly, an ideal student will have a strong desire to engage in interdisciplinary research in quantitative biology. Interested students should contact Dr. Hamilton (hamil...@georgetown.edu) and Dr. Leviyang (sr...@georgetown.edu). For further information on Dr. Leviyang’s research see http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/sr286/. For further information on the Hamilton lab see http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/hamiltm1/. Empirical population genetics and molecular evolution: Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton is seeking students interested in using genetic marker data to test fundamental hypotheses in population genetics and molecular evolution. On-going empirical projects include using transcriptome-scale data to compare the molecular clock in annual and perennial plants, studying temporal genetic variation in striped bass and testing for the ecological causes of changes in genetic variation in salt marsh insects. The ideal project in the Hamilton lab is one that combines empirical genetic marker data collection with mathematical or computer simulation work to develop novel expectations or hypothesis tests. Interested students should contact Dr. Hamilton (hamil...@georgetown.edu). For further information on the Hamilton lab see http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/hamiltm1/. Ecological interactions, behavior learning: Research in Dr. Martha Weiss’ lab focuses on ecological interactions (between plants and animals, as well as predator and prey), with an emphasis on behavior and learning. Recent or ongoing projects include investigations of butterfly and caterpillar learning, retention of memory across complete metamorphosis, the ecological context of defecation behavior, and
[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change Specialist position
*__* The Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, is advertising a GS-0401-11/12, Permanent Full Time, Climate Change Specialist position with the Duty Station located in Houghton, Michigan. */Anyone interested in applying to this position should go to /**/www.usajobs.gov/* http://www.usajobs.gov*/and search on the vacancy announcement: 11-24560008-0031DP-EB. Application period closes on November 23, 2010. Questions about the position should be addressed to Chris Swanston at /**/cswans...@fs.fed.us/* mailto:cswans...@fs.fed.us*/./* *//* /_THE POSITION_/ The incumbent will work as a Climate Change Specialist within the Climate, Fire, and Carbon Cycle Science group in the USFS Northern Research Station, and as a staff member of the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS). This position is responsible for coordinating science delivery under the broad topics of climate change, carbon management, and landscape scale conservation (LSC). This position supports the Forest Service Eastern Region in addressing science-based land management needs and implementing and testing climate change adaptation strategies. Outreach activities involve coordinating and giving seminars, workshops, webinars, and classroom and community presentations. Scientific synthesis includes publishing peer-reviewed literature reviews and organizing scientific conferences. Position conducts some original research in the area of forest, carbon, or climate adaptation management. The initial LSC and climate activities of this position will be dedicated to the Northwoods Climate Change Response Framework Project, including providing support for climate related LSC activities for six Great Lakes National Forests, the State Foresters of MI, MN, and WI, and major partners (Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, Great Lakes Forest Alliance, American Forest Foundation). This position includes the following duties: §Designs, implements, and evaluates forest management strategies and approaches for climate change adaptation. Provides advice, technical support, and evaluation of forest carbon management activities. §Develops and implements communication, outreach, and technology transfer activities related to ecosystem management and climate change. Organizes workshops, seminars, trainings, and scientific meetings. §Performs investigations of complex relationships between climate change and forest ecosystems. Coordinates and administers activities and budgets of numerous research and management projects. /_THE NORTHERN INSTITUTE OF APPLIED CLIMATE SCIENCE (NIACS)_/ NIACS is a collaborative effort among the USFS Northern Research Station (NRS), USFS Eastern Region (R9), USFS Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry (NA), Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI). NIACS staff members currently include employees of NRS, R9, and Michigan Tech. NIACS develops synthesis products, fosters communication, and pursues science in three main focus areas: climate change, carbon science and management, and bioenergy. This Climate Change Specialist position will be an NRS position, working primarily with the Eastern Region and state and non-governmental partners. More information about NIACS can be found at www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/, about the NRS at www.nrs.fs.fed.us/ http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/, and about the Eastern Region at www.fs.fed.us/r9 http://www.fs.fed.us/r9. /_HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN_/ This position will be stationed with NRS and NIACS in the Forest Sciences Lab on the campus of Michigan Technological University http://www.mtu.edu/in Houghton, Michigan. Houghton is located on the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula http://www.keweenaw.org/, rated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the country. Proximity to beautiful Lake Superior and extensive forests, lakes, and rivers provides opportunities for a range of recreational activities, including hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hunting. With an average of 200 inches of snow each year, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and snow management keep residents active and outside all winter long. Houghton has been ranked as one of the 100 best places to live http://www.cityofhoughton.com/. -- Patricia Butler Climate Change Outreach Specialist Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931 USA (906) 482-6303 x12 http://nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Opportunities in Forest Ecology - OHIO Univ
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN FOREST ECOLOGY The graduate program in Forest Ecology in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University invites students to apply to the MS and PhD programs beginning in Fall 2011. The Forest Ecology program offers comprehensive training and research in the biology of Eastern hardwood forests, with expertise at the full range of the ecological hierarchy: organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and landscapes. The program consists of seven faculty, specializing in various sub-disciplines, and a graduate student community of ca. 30 individuals. Students have an opportunity to examine basic conceptual issues of forest and plant dynamics, as well as, their direct application to problems of conservation and forest management. Some current areas of research include biological invasions, land use history, water transport in trees and seedlings, consequences of energy production on forest dynamics, and American chestnut restoration. Deadline for application is Jan! uary 15, 2011. All students accepted into the graduate program are supported by either teaching or research assistantships. Ohio University is situated in the small town of Athens, nestled in the densely forested hills of southeast Ohio. Check out our website at http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/index.php/research/forestecology/. Applicants are strongly encouraged to correspond directly with specific faculty that they may be interested in working with. Brian C. McCarthy, Ph.D. Professor of Forest Ecology and Chair Dept. of Environmental Plant Biology 317 Porter Hall Ohio University Athens, OH 45701-2979 USA T: 740-593-1615 M: 740-707-9017 F: 740-593-1130 E: mccar...@ohio.edu W: http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/index.php/directory/faculty_page/brian_mccarthy/ Skype: bcmccarthyOHIO
[ECOLOG-L] ClimatePrep.org Newsletter: Adaptation Stories, Lessons, Explorations
ClimatePrep.org: Adaptation Stories, Lessons, Explorations ClimatePrep.org illustrates climate change adaptation through on the ground adaptation projects and explorations of adaptation related concepts. If you are interested in signing up for a regular update every time we publish an article (1-2 times a week) you can sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/25adeoh Learning from the Past While Promoting Inclusive Decision Making for the Future: The Case of Bolivia http://www.climateprep.org/2010/11/08/learning-from-the-past-while-promoting-inclusive-decision-making-for-the-future-the-case-of-bolivia/ Adaptation interventions are best pursued in an environment that learns from the past and provides voice to those most vulnerable when determining interventions for the future. Bolivia is a country that illustrates how these factors can converge to create a path towards resilience to climate change in the long-term. What Price Adaptation? What Does Good Adaptation Look Like? http://www.climateprep.org/2010/11/04/what-price-adaptation-what-does-good-adaptation-look-like/ Carina Bachofen, a consultant to the World Bank's Environment and Social Development Departments, and Edward Cameron, a Washington-based climate change specialist, discuss why cost estimates for adaptation vary so widely and how simply recognizing what constitutes good adaptation and how to avoid maladaptive practices can significantly reduce overall costs and go a long way towards ensuring long-term resilience. Igniting the Fuse: Raising Awareness and Countering Common Misperceptions on Adaptation http://www.climateprep.org/2010/10/18/igniting-the-fuse-raising-awareness-and-countering-common-misperceptions-on-adaptationhttp://www.climateprep.org/2010/10/18/igniting-the-fuse-raising-awareness-and-countering-common-misperceptions-on-adaptation/ Adaptation Training Specialist, Shaun Martin discusses some of the toughest misconceptions to overcome in developing the much needed adaptation capacity within the field of conservation. Green Glaciers: The Melting Grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau http://www.climateprep.org/2010/08/01/green-glaciers-the-melting-grasslands-of-the-tibetan-plateau/ The Tibetan Plateau is experiencing significant decreases in the amount of snowpack that the grassland ecosystems and people of the plateau rely upon as melt water in the early spring and summer months. Climate Adaptation Specialist, John Matthews discusses firsthand what this means for the ecosystem and communities of this vibrant region. Artificial Glaciers in the Himalayas Provide Water to Desperate Farmers http://www.climateprep.org/2010/09/21/artificial-glaciers-in-the-himalayas-provide-water-to-desperate-farmershttp://www.climateprep.org/2010/09/21/artificial-glaciers-in-the-himalayas-provide-water-to-desperate-farmers/ An engineer has found an innovative solution to adapt to the changing and increasingly dry region of Ladakh, India one of the highest and driest places on the planet- artificial glaciers. Fog Harvesting Provides Relief and Economic Gains for Thirsty Peruvian Villages http://www.climateprep.org/2010/10/07/fog-harvesting-provides-relief-and-economic-gains-for-thirsty-peruvian-villageshttp://www.climateprep.org/2010/10/07/fog-harvesting-provides-relief-and-economic-gains-for-thirsty-peruvian-villages/ Two biologists combine an old technique for gathering water with modern technology to develop a low cost solution to dwindling, and costly, water supplies for a suffering Peruvian hillside community.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Forest Soil GHG Fluxes at Virginia Tech
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is looking for a postdoctoral associate to aid in the investigation of soil greenhouse gas fluxes in forest ecosystems. Please find the official position description attached and at: http://www.soils.frec.vt.edu/Strahm/Join.html Your help in its distribution and the identification/encouragement of suitable applicants would be appreciated. Interested candidates should feel free to contact me directly for more information. Best, Brian -- Brian D. Strahm Assistant Professor of Forest Soils and Ecology Dept. of Forest Resources Environmental Conservation 228 Cheatham Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-8627540-231-3330(fax)540-231-7672(dept) www.soils.frec.vt.eduEmail: brian.str...@vt.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Oxidative stress analysis to frog homogenates
Hi, I have done oxidative stress research with tads. This was preliminary work which I would like to take further (lots of directions to go). The citation is of the work was: Jones, L., D.R. Gossett, S.W. Banks, and M.L. McCallum. 2010. The effect of paraquat on the antioxidant defense system of the American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). Journal of Herpetology 44(2):222-228. You can download the pdf to this paper at: http://www.herpconbio.org/McCallum/reprints.htm On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:06 AM, Eric Flores sail...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all I am requesting your help related to analysis of SOD, lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl assay to metamorphed froglets. My problem is that I have samples of entire frogs frozzen under -80°C and the SOD and lipid peroxidation require to homogenate the frogs using different buffers to run the analysis. Moreover the protein assay kit analyses mention that samples containing significant haemoglobin may interfere with the assay. I will really appreciate any suggestion and advice on how to proceed without compromise the results of the analysis. Thanks Eric -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive - Allan Nation 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Fisheries/ Virginia Tech/ Blacksburg, VA
Responsibilities: Tenure-track, 9-month position; attract extramural funding to support graduate research in applied fish ecology and management; teach average of 2 courses per year in area of expertise and core fisheries subjects (e.g., fisheries techniques, fisheries management). Qualifications: Ph.D. in Fisheries Science, Applied Fish Ecology, Conservation Biology, or closely related field; strong background in ecological applications of statistics and experience designing and conducting field and laboratory studies; additional quantitative skills in GIS, landscape spatial analysis; expertise in interdisciplinary approaches to experimental fish ecology studies that blend field and laboratory studies; postdoctoral experience that includes teaching and advising/mentoring at the university level Salary: Negotiable Closing Date: December 6, 2010 Contact: Apply at www.jobs.vt.edu posting number 0100875. Detailed position announcement available at http://www.fw.vt.edu/fisheries/faculty_positions.htm Questions? Contact Steve McMullin, smcmu...@vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] UPDATE to Previous Sea Turtle / Hospital Internship (South Padre Island)
Please see below for updated information on this internship Contact: Jeff George jeff.geo...@seaturtleinc.org WWW Link: http://www.seaturtleinc.org Period March 2011 - August 2011 or May 2011 - August 2011 March internship applications due by 1/1/2011, May internship applications due by 02/15/2011 Location South Padre Island, Texas Background Information Sea Turtle, Inc. is non-profit sea turtle rescue center located on South Padre Island, Texas. We have been in operation since 1977 and our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles, educate the public about marine turtles and to assist in conservation efforts of sea turtles here in Texas and around the world. Duties Interns will rotate through various assignments. Internships are very hands-on after the student receives adequate training. Duties assigned are as follows: Public education, medical triage and administering medicines, field conservation—completing ATV patrols to spot nests and nesting activity, corral duty from 9pm to 7am monitoring protected nests. Requirements Interns should be studying a biological or conservation discipline or have just completed a related degree. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be US citizen or have work documentation to work in the US, with passport. Applicants should be comfortable with the public and also living and working in remote areas. Benefits/Costs A daily stipend will be provided along with housing Please SEND SEND A RESUME COVER LETTER TO Jeff George at jeff.geo...@seaturtleinc.orgif interested. Otherwise your email will not be answered.
[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Deadline for Abstract Submission is 11/15 for WWA's 16th Annual Wetland Conference
*REMINDER: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15!* *Wisconsin** Wetlands Association’s 16th Annual Wetlands Conference* *Wetlands in the Landscape* *February 16-17, 2011* *Baraboo**, WI*** Conference website: www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011conference.htm In February, 2011, Wisconsin Wetlands Association will convene members of the regional wetland community for our 16th Annual Wetland Conference to discuss the latest in wetland science, management, restoration, and protection issues. The program for this 2-day conference will have a special focus on the theme *Wetlands in the Landscape*. Highlights include: · national Symposium, *Wetland Buffers: Theory, Science, Policy, and Implementation* with keynote by *Dr. Lenore Fahrig*; · topical oral sessions; · banquet with presentation by author and ecologist *Carl Safina*; · poster session; · working groups; · wetland field trips to Baraboo-area wetlands *Wisconsin Wetlands Association invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at our 16th Annual Wetland Conference*. We seek proposals for oral presentations or posters on wetlands research, restoration, and management projects. We welcome presentations on work done in all wetland community types and from around the Midwest region, as long as the content of the presentation applies to wetlands of Wisconsin. *We especially encourage submissions on these topics related to the theme, Wetlands in the Landscape. Abstract submissions that speak directly to the theme will be given priority in the review process*, but we will also consider presentations on general aspects of wetland ecology and management. All abstract-related inquiries should be directed to Katie Beilfuss: (608) 250-9971 or progr...@wisconsinwetlands.org. Oral presentations will be organized into sessions with 20 minutes allotted to each speaker (15 minute presentation, 5 minutes questions). We will provide a forum for as many presentations as possible given our schedule and space constraints. However, considering the volume of abstract submissions in recent years, we cannot guarantee acceptance. We will have poster space (4’H x 6’W per poster) for authors who would prefer to share their work in this format or in cases where a poster is a more appropriate medium for the presentation. *Please note that presentations in the Wetland Buffers Symposium are by invitation only*. We are accepting abstracts for presentations related to buffers for the general sessions. * * *Abstract Submission Forms are available online at: ** www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011CFP.htm*http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org/2011CFP.htm, where you can also find information about how to submit your abstract. For more information, contact: Katie Beilfuss Outreach Programs Director Wisconsin Wetlands Association 222 S. Hamilton St. Suite 1 Madison, WI 52703 Phone: 608-250-9971 Email: progr...@wisconsinwetlands.org www.wisconsinwetlands.org
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate student position for research in northeastern OR
Funded Research Seeking Graduate Students Interested in Human-Environment Interactions The University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH invites applications for a highly-motivated graduate student interested in linking human dimensions to ecosystem change to work on a new interdisciplinary project in northeastern Oregon. This project, “Community and Forest: Linked Human-Ecosystem Responses to Natural Disturbances in Oregon” is funded through the USDA’s Disaster Resilience for Rural Communities Program. In addition to thesis/dissertation research, this student will work closely with project directors in designing, implementing, and analyzing a household survey, will conduct field work in northeastern Oregon, and will work alongside other graduate students and community and agency partners in providing appropriate deliverables throughout the project (e.g., extension publications, briefs, conference papers, community presentations, refereed articles). Funding is available – 2 years funding for a MS student and 3 years funding for a PhD student. Project synopsis: Forests in the Wallowa-Whitman Ecosystem (WWE) are threatened by the risk of catastrophic insect outbreaks and wildfire. Forecasted growth in these natural hazards implies dramatic socio-economic costs to communities that are dependent on forests and their ecosystems. Coupled with that risk is ongoing ecological deterioration concurrent with declining commodity timber-production and changing management goals on public lands, all of which has completely transformed the ways that forests are perceived, valued, and managed. This research uses a multi-scalar, multi-disciplinary approach to examine risk perceptions and behavioral reactions to forest management with implications on land use and housing. Further, this work focuses on the dynamic feedbacks between landscape changes, land use conversion, parcelization, and the strategies people use to respond to risk in the WWE. Application procedure: Application is open to students from social science disciplines (e.g., sociology, geography), natural resources, landscape ecology, and related professional fields who will make significant contributions to linking social dynamics of land management and risk perception with ecological change the research project in the form of a master’s thesis or PhD dissertation. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in statistics and GIS. Optional qualifications include an interest in working in rural communities of the US West, rural sociology, landscape ecology, experience in satellite imagery analysis, and modeling. Potential PhD students can apply to either to the Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science (www.unh.edu/nressphd/) or Sociology (www.unh.edu/sociology/) and potential MS students can apply to either the Department of Natural Resources the Environment (http://www.nre.unh.edu/) or Sociology at UNH. The student has the option to begin study in late January 2011 or September 2011. Graduate students will also work closely with the Carsey Institute (www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/) while at UNH. Send a CV and letter of application by December 15, 2010 to: Joel Hartter Department of Geography University of New Hampshire 102 Huddleston Hall 73 Main Street Durham, NH 03824 USA Tel: 603-862-7052 Email: joel.hart...@unh.edu
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Info
Dears, My name is Simone Demelas I write from Italy. I'm a highly self-motivated young man that possesses a good knowledge of algal physiology and plant ecology and almost 3 years of part-time research experience in the lab and in the field; one who is determined to strive for more substantial achievements. I had my final project dissertation for the Laurea Magistrale degree (equivalent to MSc) in Natural Sciences/Marine Ecology/Biology from the University of Sassari (Italy) the 22nd of April 2009 with the final score of 109 over 110 on the eradication of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia. While I was studying for my degree (2009) I collaborated on some project regarding the invasive species Caulerpa taxifolia and the monitoring of Posidonia oceanica meadows. Part of these studies were presented as an oral communication in the international conference Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop (Malta) and also at the 2° Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop in September 2009 in Croatia. I am currently searching for a Ph.D. project (in Europe, United States or Canada), preferibly a multi-disciplinary project, in which I can further my knowledge and experience. I've several fields of interest ranging from enviromental management to enviromental restoration (including eradication from NIS), but also enviromental monitoring (I've also worked on the distribution and ecological conditions of P. oceanica meadows, and as part of a team on the review of the Site of Community Importance for the Italian Enviromental Ministry) but I'm also interested in fisheries management and in the problem of Ocean Acidification. In order of importance: 1) Ocean Acidification and impact of Climate change (specially related to coralline algae, but also a multi-disciplinary with corals and algae will be for sure exciting); 2) All problems related to the presence of Non Indigenous Algae (impact on biodiversity, but also socio-economic impact); 3) Enviromental management on coastal ecosystem (also in relation with MPA, and educational purpose). I know that some of these fields are very far one from each other, but these are the subjects that excite me more. Thanks a lot in advance and sorry to trouble you. Best Wishes! -- Simone Luciano Antonio Demelas simone.deme...@gmail.com _ Prima legge di Sodd Quando qualcuno cerca di raggiungere un obiettivo, sara' sempre ostacolato dall' involontario intervento di qualche altra presenza (animata o inanimata). Tuttavia, ci sono obiettivi che vengono raggiunti, in quanto la presenza che interviene cerca a sua volta di raggiungere un obiettivo ed e' naturalmente, soggetta a interferenze.
