[ECOLOG-L] TEACHING JOB FOR 2013-14 @ BARNARD COLLEGE (NYC)
*Adjunct or Term Assistant Professor* The Barnard College Department of Biology seeks a visiting Assistant Professor for the 2013-14 academic year. Teaching duties in the fall semester include a course in animal behavior, a senior seminar on a topic in the candidates area of specialty, and instructional support in running a large Introductory Biology lab that focuses on physiology and ecology. Highly qualified individuals will be considered for a one-year full-time Term Assistant Professor appointment that requires the candidate to teach two additional courses in Spring 2014 on topics to be determined. A Ph.D. and teaching experience are required. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation to: biology...@barnard.edu. Review of applications will begin on 15 July 2013. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
[ECOLOG-L] JD/PhD programs
Has anyone on the list done a JD/PhD program? If so I would love to pick your brain about the program you attended, and the work you do currently. Not surprisingly I'm interested in environmental law I'm still most interested in the Stanford program but I'm looking into other similar programs! I guess Berkeley and a few schools in OR have really good enviro law programs as well. Wendee Wendee Nicole, M.S. Wildlife Ecology ~ Freelance Writer * Photographer * Bohemian Web: [ http://www.wendeenicole.com ] Blog: [ http://bohemianadventures.blogspot.com ] Twitter: twitter.com/bohemianone Email: wendeenic...@nasw.org Online Magazine Writing Class starts July 20, 2013 - Ask me!
[ECOLOG-L] AGU Fall Meeting Session on Impacts of Climate Change on Stream Temperature and Water Quality
The following session will be convened at the 2013 American Geophysical Union Meeting in San Francisco (http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/). Abstract submission for the meeting is now open. Please pass along this announcement to anyone that might be interested in participating in this session. GC005. Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Stream Temperature and Water Quality Description: Water quality parameters such as stream temperature, dissolved oxygen and sediment concentration play a vital role in the life cycle and distribution of aquatic species and determine the suitability of water resources for human use. Rising air temperature and changes in precipitation will alter water quality by varying the hydrologic sources contributing to streams and can also change in-stream chemical processes. This session will examine the impacts of historical or projected climate variability and change on stream water quality. We welcome observational and modeling studies that examine the interactions of hydrology and relevant physical and chemical processes at all spatial and temporal scales. Section/Focus Group: Global Environmental Change (GC) Conveners: Dr. Darren Ficklin, Indiana University, dfick...@indiana.edu Dr. Iris Stewart, Santa Clara University, istewartf...@scu.edu Dr. Jason Knouft, Saint Louis University, jkno...@slu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Coordinator, Charlotte Nature Museum
Coordinator, Charlotte Nature Museum - Full Time Department: Charlotte Nature Museum Location: Charlotte Nature Museum Plans, directs and coordinates day-to-day operations for Charlotte Nature Museum. The Coordinator also acts as the Lead Manager on duty in the absence of the Director. Other responsibilities include performing curatorial duties related to animal care, interpreting native North Carolina flora and fauna, training staff members as needed, developing and delivering educational experiences, overseeing the birthday party and volunteer programs, overseeing guest admissions and gift shop sales and working the Museum floor and other tasks as assigned. Bachelor's degree in science, science education or related degree. 2+ years of similar experience including management responsibilities required. http://www.discoveryplace.org/about/career/170/Coordinator-Charlotte-Nature-Museum-Full-Timehttp://www.discoveryplace.org/about/career/170/Coordinator-Charlotte-Nature-Museum-Full-Time
[ECOLOG-L] Permaculture Research Internship in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Applications for the Late Summer Internship Session are due Thursday, July 4th. We are working towards a sustainable future in the rainforest of Ecuador and we need help! In 2007, a few of usecology, economics, and business graduatesfounded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance. We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve (Jama-Coaque Reserve). There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo by hand. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Project Activities: Interns are encouraged to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our intern program. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following list outlines projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming summer session. Stared projects are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Tracking Monkey Troops (Howler Capuchin) *Investigation of Endangered Birds (Gray-cheeked Parakeet, Red-masked parakeet, Gray-backed Hawk - Bird ID/Ornethology and Spanish skills required) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, margay, jaguarundi) Food Production *Aquaponics System - Sustainable food production and protien source* Create an Insectory contributing to Integrated Pest Management Appropriate Technology *Design and build a Solar Food Dehydrator* *Design and build a Non-electrical Refrigerating System* Working with natural materials (mainly, native bamboo) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, etc.) Late Summer Internship Dates: August 14th - October 9th Application Deadline: Thursday July 4th To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page at our website at www.tmalliance.org. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the intern-maintained blog, and the program FAQ. We look forward to working with you! Jordan Trujillo Internship Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Any experienced Hemiview users out there?
Hello, I'm looking for some help with Hemiview to calculate LAI. Using the onboard sample images and settings file I find that the calculated LAI value that Hemiview spits out is far too low. E.g., the Sample2 image is of a dense broadleaf forest but when Hemiview calculates LAI using the provided setting file (Sample.hvs) the LAI value is ~1.5. Clearly not right. If there are any Hemiview users out there willing to talk me through using the software please contact me off list. Regards, Andy
[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD positions in Population Biology and Ecological Speciation at TX ST Univ.
MS and PhD Positions Population Biology and Ecological Speciation of Cynipid Gall Formers at Texas State University. The Ott lab at Texas State University has opportunities available for MS and PhD students interested in the evolution of the interactions of host specific insects with their host plants and natural enemies. Base funding is provided by renewable teaching assistantships and qualified students can expect substantial scholarship assistance. For information on ongoing and potential projects, program information, support, student outcomes, and application details visit http://jimott.wp.txstate.edu/. Interested students are invited to contact jim...@txstate.edu. The Department of Biology http://www.bio.txstate.edu offers a strong environment in population biology and population ecology. Jim Ott Population and Conservation Biology Program Department of Biology, Texas State University San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-245-2321
[ECOLOG-L] Population Genetics
Hello! I am a graduate student interested in gaining some population genetics background. I would like to know if anyone knows of or had any experience taking any online courses on this topic and if they felt they were helpful/ not worth taking. Feel free to respond off the list-serve: bfitz...@uwyo.edu Thank you for your help, Beth
