[ECOLOG-L] Fw: Save the Date, September 15 Green Chemistry Symposium
to ecolog-l Hope this is of interest forward message about Green Chemistry Symposium (Sacramento, Sept. 15). Ling Huang Sacramento City College http://huangl.webs.com --- On Fri, 8/5/11, green.chemis...@dtsc.ca.gov green.chemis...@dtsc.ca.gov wrote: From: green.chemis...@dtsc.ca.gov green.chemis...@dtsc.ca.gov Subject: Save the Date, September 15 Green Chemistry Symposium To: ling.hu...@prodigy.net Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 6:07 PM DTSC: Green Chemistry Initiative Join the Department of Toxic Substances Control as we co-host a Green Chemistry Symposium on September 15th in Sacramento. The event is called: Alternative Analysis III: Industry Practices in Product Research and Development, an Alternative Analysis. Speakers, agenda specifics, and further details to follow. To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the DTSC Green Chemistry Initiative elist or other elists, please go to http://www.calepa.ca.gov/listservs/dtsc. For information on DTSC`s Green Chemistry Initiative, go to http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/GreenChemistryInitiative/index.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc at University of Exeter - Modelling Biological Invasions
University of Exeter, UK Colleges of Engineering, Mathematics Physical Sciences, and Life amp; Environmental Sciences Mathematics Research Institute/Centre for Ecology and Conservation Associate Research Fellow, Reference Number N3293 Salary £24,370 to £26,063 per annum on GradeE Biological invasion processes - Control systems methodologies for modelling and analysis The Colleges wish to recruit an Associate Research Fellow to support the work of Stuart Townley (Professor of Applied Mathematics, Environment Sustainability Institute) and David Hodgson (Senior Lecturer, Centre for Ecology Conservation) in collaboration with Hartmut Logemann (Professor of Mathematics, University of Bath) on the EPSRC funded project: Biological invasion processes - Control systems methodologies for modelling and analysis. The post will be based at the University of Exeters Cornwall Campus and is available from October 2011. The successful applicant will work at the interface between Systems Control, Applied Mathematics and Ecology and will contribute to an integrated modelling and analysis approach for population dynamics. He/she will analyse, predict and quantify envelopes of future population dynamics by developing mathematical and systems control concepts, results and techniques. He/she will join an inter-disciplinary team dedicated to developing novel mathematical tools that improve the predictive capabilities of ecological models. Results will have critical implications for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of biological resources, globally. The post duties will include: quantify and qualify model structure in a database of population projection matrix models; explore the role of uncertainty and non-normality in projection models; develop input-to-state stability concepts for population dynamics in disturbed environments; develop integral projection models for coupled invasion dynamics; analyse biological invasion dynamics from a robustness viewpoint. This project represents a paradigm shift in how mathematicians and ecologists view real-world population dynamics. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and help prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. The research team emphasises the dissemination of findings in the best scientific journals and at international conferences. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and be able to work independently and with team members by drawing on expertise in control theory and/or population dynamics and/or dynamical systems and computation. The starting salary will be from £24,370 to £26,063 per annum on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. For further information please contact Professor Stuart Townley, e-mail s.b.town...@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01326) 317200. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, with contact details of three referees, to Professor Stuart Townley. The closing date for completed applications is September 16th and interviews will take place in the middle of October.
[ECOLOG-L] UWisconsin_Milwaukee.KelpPopGen
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) is currently accepting application submissions for a postdoctoral appointment in Dr. Filipe Albertos laboratory, studying kelp population genetics. For more information about the lab see: http://alberto-lab.blogspot.com/. UWM has an active group of researchers studying evolutionary genetics and behavior: https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/rafa/www/BME%20site/BME%20home.htm. There is the possibility to work with UWM graduate students and undergraduates from the UBM Aquatic Biology and Mathematics program (https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/iglauko/www/UBM/why.html). The successful candidate will participate in the analysis of microsatellite data sets from different kelp species, including the Californian giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, Pterygophora californica and Laminaria ochroleuca The position is intended to work with different kelp species, including the Californian giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, Pterygophora californica and Laminaria ochroleuca. There is a wide range of questions that pertain to kelp Evolutionary Ecology, from unraveling the details of kelp life history from its pattern of fine-scale spatial genetic structure, to the biogeography of kelp across distribution ranges. New collections of specimens in Southern California (collaboration with the Santa Barbara coastal LTE R http://sbc.lternet.edu/ and Center for Marine Sciences in Portugal http://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/maree/ may be designed, in collaboration with the successful candidate, but the focus will be in the analysis of existing data-sets. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in population genetics, evolution, bioinformatics, computation biology or related field. Familiarity with population genetics software is essential, as well as high level of motivation to produce and write her or his results. Computer programming skills are important merits. Informal inquiries about the project are encouraged. Please apply by sending a pdf document including 1) CV, 2) a declaration of research interests, 3) previous experience and fit for the position and 4) the email address and telephone number of potential contacts for reference letters. Applications should be emailed to Dr. Filipe Alberto, alber...@uwm.edu. Annual salary starts at 37,000/year. Benefits information can be found at: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/gradben.pdf. Review of applications starts in September 2011, and will continue until position is filled. UWM is an AA/EEO employer. Filipe Alberto Assistant Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lapham Hall P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 Email: alber...@uwm.edu Phone: 414-229-6343 / Outside US: (+351 962314856)
[ECOLOG-L] Research for Funding research for student from developing country
Hi Ecologers, I am in the first year of my Phd (Public and Environmental economics option) here at The University of Antananarivo (Madagascar). My research proposal thesis is about the Issues between Payments of Environmental Services (PSE) and Climate Change; in the case of Biodiversity conservation services and carbon services (Reduction of emissions due from Deforestation and Degradation or REDD) Talking about Madagascar, it is among the 'hotspot' country in biodiversity side in the world but it is one of the most vulnerable countries. In fact, Madagascar has its peculiarities and characteristics in terms of biodiversity and climate: - First, the large island has a tropical climate. It faces every year to tropical cyclones (the Mozambique Channel to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east). Hence, the Malagasy population is quite vulnerable to floods and diseases caused by these disasters. Note that deforestation is concentrated in the tropics. Annually, 15 million acres lost since the beginning of the 21st century (FAO, 2007). - Madagascar has a rich biodiversity and high rate endemism compared to other countries. The forest cover is home the most endemic species fauna and flora in the world. Unfortunately, Madagascar is no exception to the rule of increased degradation of natural resources because of the irresponsible practices. Pressures on natural resources in Madagascar continue to worsen. These threats are mainly from the high concentration of human activities. So, my thesis project is talking about the role of developing country as Madagscar for REDD. Then, I am waiting , with pleasure, from you some paper or journal links, internship links, fundind links,... Sincerely, Malala RAKOTOJAOFENO University of Antananarivo Economics Department malalarakotojaof...@gmail.com (+261) 33 14 866 37 Madagascar
[ECOLOG-L] Job: STEP position, NA Bird Phenology Program
STEP PositionUSGS/ Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, North American Bird Phenology Program Part- Time Computer Programmer Summary: Widespread impacts of Global Climate Change are suspected for most plant and animal groups. However, in most cases past information on abundance and distribution of these groups is lacking and consequently, comparisons of current to past circumstances cannot be made. The USGS possesses 6 million cards collected by its agency predecessors since the 1880s on when birds arrive and depart in the spring and fall. These phenological measurements are unique in both their quantity, length of time, and geographical scope and are the best available dataset for analyzing changes in bird migration phenology in the world. Unfortunately, it exists, until recently only as paper copies in archived files. Recent work at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center has begun to develop scanning, processing, and entry procedures for these data using web interfaces and public data entry for what is now called the North American Bird Phenology Program (BPP), http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bpp/. Statement of Work: 1. Types of services required: Currently, volunteers from around the MD/DC/VA area come into the BPP office to sort and scan all of the migration cards. The scanned images are then loaded onto the web where volunteers online transcribe them and send them into a program database for analysis. Tasks will include but will not be limited to: track the number of cards scanned, run scanning scripts to upload cards to the development and production server, create charts and graphs for the BPP website, work on interface changes to the BPP website and data entry page, and assist in database development. 2. Required expertise/skills: a. Applicants must be majors in computer science, environmental science or similar field. b. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. c. Experience in Client and Server side database development, manipulation, and programming. Knowledge of PHP, HTML, SQL, AJAX, Visual Basic and Windows environment programming is needed. Applicants must have knowledge of computer software used to summarize and visualize data (i.e. Excel, Access and SQL Server) and preferred working knowledge in Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, with a strong interest in learning more. d. Knowledge of the distributions and natural histories of North American birds is not required, but considered a plus. 3. Eligibility requirements: To be eligible applicants must be either a currently enrolled student or a recent graduate (within one year of graduation date). Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. · Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. · Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. · Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. · Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. · Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field. · **OR responsible IT experience in all of the competencies listed above. 4. Description of working conditions: Work will be performed in an office environment located near the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Beltsville, Maryland. Extended periods of computer use will be required. This is not a field or laboratory position. 5. Compensation: Commensurate with experience (no holiday or leave benefits). Student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location. The Government does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses while
[ECOLOG-L] Thanks for the help
Thank you to all who have responded to my post about Marine Conservation opportunities in teh East Coast. Your ideas have been incredibly helpful!
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position: Marine Conservation
MARINE CONSERVATION TENURE TRACK POSITION. The Biological Sciences Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University (in San Luis Obispo, California, USA) is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure track position at the assistant, associate or full professor rank beginning September 2012. Excellent candidates will create synergy in the department with a focus on Marine Conservation. Sub-discipline expertise under these larger themes could include, but are not limited to, community ecology, marine mammalogy, population genetics/ecology, and climate change biology and biological oceanography. A focus on student-centered research and teaching activities and the ability to procure external funding to enhance the use of the Universitys marine facility in Avila Beach, CA are desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Marine Biology and Fisheries concentration and other majors and non-majors courses as appropriate to background and training. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching across the curriculum, including curriculum development. Ph.D. in related field required at time of hiring. Post-doctoral research or teaching experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For details, qualifications, and application instructions (online faculty application required), visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and refer to Requisition #102366. Review Begin Date: September 2, 2011. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO
[ECOLOG-L] Fear and Intimidation
All: Recent activity (and inactivity?) on Ecolog has alerted me to the apparent fact that these ancient emotions and dominance-posturing are all too alive and well right here and now. Almost everyone has some degree of awareness of the potential hazards of posting anything to the Internet, and the fact that it doesn't require facebook posts to expose one to every genius and kook in the world. My present concern is confined to concerns about the potential of Ecolog, and how much of that potential is unrealized. Here is a small list of my observations over the last decade or so of reading and posting to Ecolog: 1. Judging from the off-list emails I've received, I've come to the conclusion that students, in particular, are wary of posting to Ecolog. I think I know some of the answers, but I would like to know the whole gory story. [more of the list later . . . ] WT PS: You can (of course!) respond off-list if you don't want to expose yourself and your ideas to the (13,000+ - subscribers?) world. In your reply, however, please don't alter the beginning of the subject-line, on or off-list. Feel free to add subsidiary subjects after the existing subject. Or, if you want to start a new, but relevant thread, feel free to do so.
[ECOLOG-L] Last chance to be involved: Entomology section of the USA Science and Engineering Festival.
I have been notified by the USA Science and Engineering Festival organizers have notified me that we need to finalize our booth descriptions and list of participants and contributors by mid-September. Thus, it is important that you coordinate with us by that time (though even if you are late or don't anticipate being able to, please let me know and we can try to work around this deadline!!!). We are still seeking both sponsors (for financial contributions to help with travel costs for volunteers and organizations like Audubon Insectarium, SASI, the Arthropod Genomics Consortium, some labs doing cool things like the cyborg beetle lab, the company that provides the giant robotic insects for events, etc.), participants (organizations or other entities who want to come and show off what they do that fits with one of the 6 booth themes), contributors (those who can't send someone physically but can provide materials like posters, live and dead insect specimens, pamphlets, display items, things to hand out and other things that will contribute to one or more of the booth themes) and volunteers (individuals who can come and help, representing an entity or just on their own). I anticipate that we will be getting all the sponsorship within the next 2-3 months. We expect that if we meet our sponsorship targets ($5,000-10,000), that most participants will have access to some assistance with travel. If you want to come and participate, identifying sponsors at this stage would be the most important thing to do right now! Otherwise, let us know what you can bring to the table to make this section a success! :) Also, of you know of or are a member of any Entomology CLUBS (anywhere, but particularly in the Washington DC/Northeast USA area) please pass this along to them! Here are the relevant URLs with the information you need for participation, sponsorship, contribution and/or volunteering: http://scienceblogs.com/usasciencefestival/2011/08/butterflies_beetles_bees_bugs.php http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Fliers_Ento_Sci_Fest.pdf SPONSOR BENEFITS (ONLY use this if you plan to pass along my name to the organizers as sponsoring the Entomology section so they will make those funds available to organizations participating in our section): http://www.usasciencefestival.org/sponsors/sponsorbenefits https://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs http://twitter.com/#!/AllThingsBugs http://twitter.com/#%21/AllThingsBugs -- Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology http://www.allthingsbugs.com/Curriculum_Vitae.pdf
[ECOLOG-L] Free hardcopies Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment
I have hard copies of Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment from June 2003 to February 2011 that I would like to donate. My preference is for an academic or nonprofit library or an ecological organization, but I will also consider individuals. Please contact me off list if interested. Ben Greenfield Oakland, California
