[ECOLOG-L] Arithmetic, Geometric or Harmonic Mean?
Hi All, I am thinking about the best way to represent a data set. I have daily values of an infection frequency in a single population across a year i.e. 365 days). These are true frequencies so = 1 and =0 for any day. I want to give a measure of central tendency across the year. Which mean would you use and why? Thanks in advance for your views. Cheers, Jonathan -- Jonathan Newman Professor Director School of Environmental Sciences , University of Guelph Before noon: Bovey 1106 ; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca home page Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why. —Kurt Vonnegut
[ECOLOG-L] Canada Research Chair in Biogeochemistry/Environmental Chemistry
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) Environmental Chemistry in Agroecosystems School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph The School of Environmental Sciences (SES) at the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding candidates for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of environmental chemistry in agroecosystems. The CRC program invests $300 million per year to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds to Canadian universities. Tier II positions are for exceptional emerging researchers within 10 years (excluding maternity/paternity and other leaves, subject to CRC’s approval) from PhD completion, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field within 5 to 10 years. We seek applications from outstanding researchers who are investigating contemporary environmental issues in agroecosystems including, but not limited to, climate change, carbon sequestration, biogeochemical cycling, soil and water quality. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: water chemistry, soil chemistry, geochemistry, or biogeochemistry. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field. A strong publication record and demonstrated potential for innovative, leading-edge research and collaboration are required. The successful candidate is also expected to develop an innovative undergraduate teaching program in the area of environmental chemistry, albeit at reduced course-load. This tenure-track appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The SES ( www.uoguelph.ca/ses/ ) is a consolidation of internationally recognized expertise in the life and physical sciences that allows faculty to focus on the comprehensive study and analysis of interconnected concepts and processes inherent to the Earth’s Critical Zone. The Critical Zone is the near surface layer of the Earth where complex interactions involving soil, rock, water, air and living organisms regulate natural ecosystems and ultimately determine the quantity and quality of life sustaining resources. The SES is one of six academic units within the Ontario Agriculture College ( www.uoguelph.ca/oac/ ). Complete information about the Canada Research Chair program can be found at ( www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ ). The successful candidate's research program is expected to correspond thematically with the University of Guelph's Strategic Research Plan ( www.uoguelph.ca/research/ ). The deadline for applications is January 3, 2014, however the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Guelph is committed to employment equity and free and open competition for all positions on campus, we therefore cannot guarantee employment at the University for a spouse or partner. Please consult our official policy for further information: http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/spousal.shtml . Please send a single PDF file containing: your curriculum vitae , statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and contact information for three references to: Jo‐Anne Scarrow, Secretary to the Director ( jscar...@uoguelph.ca) School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 All CRC appointments are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat in Ottawa. The research chair position will be available once approval is received from the CRC Secretariat. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. -- Jonathan Newman Professor Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1106; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/~jnewma01 http://www.ses.uoguelph.ca/ Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why. —Kurt Vonnegut
[ECOLOG-L] Chair in Pollinator Conservation
The Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph The School of Environmental Sciences (SES) at the University of Guelph seeks applications from academics in the field of pollinator conservation for a newly created endowed chair. We seek an outstanding mid-career scientist, eligible for appointment at the associate or full professor level, who conducts research on the conservation of native pollinators in human dominated ecosystems, preferably but not limited to agroecosystems. The successful candidate will: become a key voice in the development of public policy that influences the conservation of pollinators; build partnerships that will contribute to the development of effective and practical approaches to ameliorating human impacts on pollinators; and, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in SES. The Chair will play an important leadership role in the SES and the University of Guelph. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, entomology, or a related field, and will be a leader in pollinator conservation with demonstrated experience and a proven desire to engage with the public, government, NGOs and industrial stakeholders. He or she will have a strong and sustained record of excellence in research and academic publications on topics that may include the ecosystem services provided by pollinators, and the extinction risks to, and conservation strategies for, important pollinator species. The successful candidate will be expected to complement, but not duplicate, existing strengths in honey bee research at the University of Guelph. She or he will also have a strong record of teaching including the training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, supporting their career advancement in academia, government, industry and/or conservation organizations. For more information on the School of Environmental Sciences, see: http://www.uoguelph.ca/ses/ . SES is one of six academic units of the renowned Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). More information can be found at http://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/ . The deadline for applications is April 1, 2013 though the competition will remain open until suitable applicants can be identified. The nominal starting date is January 1, 2014. The University of Guelph is committed to employment equity and free and open competition for all positions on campus, we therefore cannot guarantee employment at the University for a spouse or partner. Please consult our official policy for further information: http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/spousal.shtml . Please send a single PDF file containing your: curriculum vitae , vision statement for the position (3-pages or less), and contact information for three references to: Professor Jonathan Newman Director, School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of the University community are encouraged to apply. -- Jonathan Newman Professor Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Interim Director, University Arboretum Before noon: Bovey 1106; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/~jnewma01 http://www.ses.uoguelph.ca/ Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. –Lena Horne
[ECOLOG-L] Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation
The Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation The School of Environmental Sciences (SES) at the University of Guelph seeks applications from leaders in the field of pollinator conservation for a newly created endowed chair. The successful candidate will be a recognized champion in the welfare and conservation of pollinators and will be expected to create a globally recognized program in pollinator conservation. The Chair will be expected to lead the development of Canada’s first national roundtable on the risks to native and managed pollinators and their conservation, thereby becoming a key voice in the evolution of public policy that influences the conservation of pollinators at municipal, provincial, national and international levels ; create new knowledge and build partnerships that will contribute to the development of effective and practical approaches to ameliorating human impacts on pollinators; establish and lead a multi-disciplinary research program on conservation of pollinators in agricultural and rural-urban ecosystems; create an expert advisory group to guide outreach and research program strategies, raising public awareness of our dependence on pollinators as a fundamental component of food production and ecosystem health; develop and implement a comprehensive communications and outreach strategy; and, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in SES. The Chair will play an important leadership role in the SES and the University of Guelph. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, entomology, or related fields and will be a leader in pollinator conservation with demonstrated experience and a proven desire to engage with the public, government, NGOs and industrial stakeholders. He or she will have a strong and sustained record of excellence in research and academic publications on topics that may include the ecosystem services provided by native and managed pollinators, and the extinction risks to and conservation strategies for important pollinator species. The successful candidate will be expected to complement, but not duplicate, existing strengths in honey bee research at the University of Guelph. He or she will also have a strong record of teaching including the training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, supporting their career advancement in academia, government, industry and conservation organizations. The successful candidate will be eligible for a tenured appointment at the Associate or full Professor level. SES is one of six academic units of the renowned Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). As a founding college of the University of Guelph, OAC has a long history of expertise in teaching, research and outreach in agricultural and environmental sciences including globally recognized programs in beneficial insect culture and management, and sustainable agricultural production systems. SES faculty members conduct research on applied problems that deal with the human impact on our physical and living environment. The school has about 40 faculty, 150 graduate students and 50 post-doctoral fellows and staff. More information can be found at www.uoguelph.ca/ses. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2012 though the competition will remain open until suitable applicants can be identified. The nominal starting date is January 1, 2013. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. Please send curriculum vitae, vision statement for the position and contact information for three references to: Jo‐Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 jscar...@uoguelph.ca The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of the University community are encouraged to apply. -- Jonathan Newman Professor Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1106; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/~jnewma01 http://www.ses.uoguelph.ca/ Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. –Lena Horne
[ECOLOG-L] Biogeochemistry Research Chair
Canada Research Chair (Tier II) Near-Surface Biogeochemistry of Agricultural Systems School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph The School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding candidates for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of Biogeochemistry. The CRC program invests $300 million per year to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds to Canadian universities (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). Tier II positions are for exceptional emerging researchers within 10 years from PhD completion, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field within 5 to 10 years. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a well-funded and high quality research program in ' Near-Surface Biogeochemistry of Agricultural Systems ', train outstanding students and researchers, and participate in the School’s teaching program at a reduced level. Potential areas of research are fundamental soil processes underlying carbon and nitrogen cycling and their linkage to current environmental issues such as climate change and water contamination. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science, Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field. A strong publication record and demonstrated potential for innovative and leading edge research are required. This tenure-track appointment will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The School of Environmental Sciences (SES) was formed in April 2009 when the former Departments of Environmental Biology and Land Resource Science merged. The SES represents a consolidation of internationally recognized expertise in the life and physical sciences that allows faculty to focus on the comprehensive study and analysis of interconnected concepts and processes inherent to the Earth’s Critical Zone. The Critical Zone is the near surface layer of the Earth where complex interactions involving soil, rock, water, air and living organisms regulate natural ecosystems and ultimately determine the quantity and quality of life sustaining resources. Complete information about the Canada Research Chair program can be found at ( www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ ) The successful candidate's research program is expected to correspond thematically with the University of Guelph's Strategic Research Plan ( www.uoguelph.ca/research/ ). An application, with a detailed statement of interests including potential research plans, a full curriculum vitae including publications, and contact information for three referees should be submitted to: Ms. Jo‐Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2M7 jscar...@uoguelph.ca Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. The review of applications will commence on August 1, 2012 , and continue until the position is filled. All CRC appointments are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat in Ottawa. Our objective is to select a suitable candidate by September 1, 2012; the research chair position will be available once approval is received from the CRC Secretariat. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. -- Jonathan Newman Professor Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1106; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/~jnewma01 http://www.ses.uoguelph.ca/ Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. –Lena Horne
