[ECOLOG-L] Seeking zoo on East coast USA with well-maintained platypus Ornithorhynchus exhibit
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm fairly sure there are no Platypus in US zoos, or anywhere else outside Australia (legally and officially that is). If there are, your best bet would be to email the folks at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre/Healesville Zoo, in Healesville, Victoria. I'm prepared to bet they would know of holdings outside Australia, if indeed there are any. Cheers Tristan Burgess listserv: ...have tried Bronx, Central Pk, Lincoln Park, National, NC, Jacsonville, Atlanta, Riverbanks... Should you have any advice, I thank you in advance. clara -- Clara B. Jones [Still playing the game with entropy...] Blog: http://vertebratesocialbehavior.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbjones1943 Cell Phone: 828-279-4429
[ECOLOG-L] Redwood Research Grants-Due Nov. 4
Save the Redwoods League supports basic and applied hypothesis-driven research on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forest ecosystems. To conserve and restore these ecosystems in the coming decades, the League funds research that expands our understanding of ecosystem function, community interactions, rare and threatened species, and the impact of climate change on redwood forests. We welcome proposals on all topics that advance our understanding of these ecosystems. In 2011, we are especially interested in projects that focus on one of the following topics: How effective are forest restoration techniques? How is climate change impacting forest biogeochemical cycling? How is wildlife affected by forest management? How does fire impact young and late-seral forests? Grant applications are due Friday, November 4, 2011, before 6 p.m. PDT. Visit Grant Application Guidelines for more information about applying. Visit Redwood Ecosystems Research to learn more about research the League has supported since 1997. Please contact scie...@savetheredwoods.org with questions about the Research Grants Program. Sincerely, Emily Limm Director of Science Save the Redwoods League
[ECOLOG-L] Dept Head Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University Position: Department Head for the Department of Biological Sciences Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond invites applications for the position of Department Head in the Department of Biological Sciences. To be considered for the position, applicants must have a Ph.D. in any area of Biology and must have credentials that warrant appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. Hammond is located 50 miles between the metropolitan centers of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Southeastern has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 15,000 and the Department of Biological Sciences has approximately 850 undergraduate majors in four concentrations: Ecology/Environmental/Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology/Molecular Biology; Integrative Biology, and Plant Science. The Department also has approximately 30 graduate students in our MS degree program. For information concerning the Department of Biological Sciences please visit our web page at:http://www.selu.edu/biologyhttp://www.selu.edu/biology The department head is responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department. The successful candidate will oversee all activities in the department, including but not limited to the promotion of undergraduate and graduate education, oversight of course scheduling, support of student and faculty development/recruitment, evaluation of faculty in accordance with university and departmental guidelines, and administration of the departmental budget. The successful candidate must work towards meeting institutional Louisiana GRAD Act performance targets, particularly goals established for retention, progression and graduation rates of undergraduates. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and will be encouraged to maintain a research program appropriate in a department with both an undergraduate and master's level degree program. To be considered as an official applicant, the candidate must submit an online application, which will include a letter of application, a detailed vita, academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment), and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who can be contacted by Southeastern Louisiana University. Applicants must apply online at:http://jobs.selu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=http://jobs.selu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54199 Initial review of applicants will begin on October 28, 2011, and the selection process will continue until the position is filled. Southeastern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Dr. Janice Bossart, Assoc. Professor Biological Sciences Department Southeastern Louisiana University SLU 10736 Hammond, LA 70402 Phone: 985-549-5287
[ECOLOG-L] HURRICANE IRENE LEOPARD FROGS IN THE NORTHEAST
HURRICANE IRENE LEOPARD FROGS IN THE NORTHEAST I am seeking information from people familiar with established breeding populations of Northern Leopard Frogs (Lithobates pipiens) in the northeast. I would like to know if anyone has observed breeding or call activity from known populations in the days following Hurricane Irene's deluge? I am mostly focused on frogs in the New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont areas. I would appreciate both positive reports (calling/breeding) and negative reports (no calling heard or breeding observed) if anyone happens to have such info for the period following the arrival of Hurricane Irene on 28-29 August. Again, I am only seeking information from known, existing/extant breeding populations that people are familiar with. Please send all replies to jerf...@eden.rutgers.edu Many thanks in advance. Jeremy Feinberg Doctoral Candidate (Rutgers University) Guest Researcher (Brookhaven National Lab)
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Seeking zoo on East coast USA with well-maintained platypus Ornithorhynchus exhibit
http://app.isis.org/abstracts/abs.asp The International Species Information System is useful in answering these kinds of questions. This tool will help you find out how many animals of each type are currently living in ISIS member institutions. Regards, Gary Gary Mohr Fish Wildlife Biological Scientist IV Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Mailbox 5B6; 620 South Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-488-0588 Fax: 850-410-5269 gary.m...@myfwc.com -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG- l...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Tristan Burgess Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:32 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Seeking zoo on East coast USA with well-maintained platypus Ornithorhynchus exhibit I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm fairly sure there are no Platypus in US zoos, or anywhere else outside Australia (legally and officially that is). If there are, your best bet would be to email the folks at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre/Healesville Zoo, in Healesville, Victoria. I'm prepared to bet they would know of holdings outside Australia, if indeed there are any. Cheers Tristan Burgess listserv: ...have tried Bronx, Central Pk, Lincoln Park, National, NC, Jacsonville, Atlanta, Riverbanks... Should you have any advice, I thank you in advance. clara -- Clara B. Jones [Still playing the game with entropy...] Blog: http://vertebratesocialbehavior.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbjones1943 Cell Phone: 828-279-4429
[ECOLOG-L] Post doc, invasion biology of freshwater fish
A post doc position (1+1 year) in the project Biotic resistance in fish communities is available. Project description: There is large variation between natural communities in their susceptibility to invasions, and we have a poor understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this project we use information about 1200 introductions of fish species to Swedish lakes to examine what properties of ecological communities that make them resistant to invasive species. The project has a focus on development of general theory for invasion ecology and niche theory, but it will also generate knowledge that can be used in management. The project is run in collaboration with Prof. David Wardle and Yun Ju at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. More information is found at: www.emg.umu.se/english/research/research-projects/biotic-resistence/? Your complete application marked with reference number 223-1800-11, should be sent to me...@diarie.umu.se (with reference number on the subject line) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive November 1, 2011 at the latest
[ECOLOG-L] Post doc, ecology of freshwater fish
Post-doc position in Freshwater Fish Ecology at Umeå University, Sweden Project In this project we ask questions such as: What factors control the composition of fish communities in lakes? Does the absence of a species reflect dispersal barriers, biotic interactions or local environmental factors? How will future climate changes modify species interactions? What factors promotes sympatric speciation? Extensive data on present and historical distributions, the outcome of species introductions, field and laboratory experiments, and mathematical modeling are used to answer these questions. The successful candidate will, depending on interest and competence, work on one of several well-defined projects but there is also room for more independent projects. For more information about projects see www.emg.umu.se/english/about-the-department/staff/englund-goran Requirements To qualify for the position you should have a PhD degree in an ecological discipline, or equivalent, not more than 3 years old. Knowledge about statistical modeling, database management, GIS, modeling of ecological and evolutionary dynamics would be an asset. From the successful candidate, we demand documented capabilities of autonomous scientific research work and skills in writing scientific publications in English. International candidates are encouraged to apply. Application The application should include a short description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position, a CV, a publication list, copies of exam certificates and publications, and contact information to 3 reference persons. Your complete application marked with reference number 223-1801-11, should be sent to me...@diarie.umu.se (with reference number on the subject line) to arrive November 15, 2011 at the latest. For more information, contact Professor Göran Englund, e-mail goran.engl...@emg.umu.se.
[ECOLOG-L] New NSF policies for scientists balancing career family
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/09/27/nsf_announces_changes_in_grant_rules_to_encourage_women_in_stem_fields -- Clara B. Jones [Still playing the game with entropy...] Blog: http://vertebratesocialbehavior.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbjones1943 Cell Phone: 828-279-4429
[ECOLOG-L] NSF announces new policies to support scientists and their families
Seems relevant to a recent discussion thread. The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 26, 2011 The White House and National Science Foundation Announce New Workplace Flexibility Policies to Support America’s Scientists and Their Families 12:45PM Conference Call with Tina Tchen, John P. Holdren, and Subra Suresh Today, White House Council on Women and Girls Executive Director Tina Tchen, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John P. Holdren, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Subra Suresh announced the “NSF Career-Life Balance Initiative,” a 10-year plan to provide greater work-related flexibility to women and men in research careers. Among the best practices that NSF will expand Foundation-wide, are ones that will allow researchers to delay or suspend their grants for up to one year in order to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or fulfill other family obligations. — maximizing current policy to facilitate scientists’ reentry into their professions with minimal loss of momentum. “Jump-starting girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math—the so-called STEM subjects -- and boosting the percentage of women employed in science and engineering is not just the right thing to do but is also the smart thing to do for America’s future and the economy,” said Tina Tchen. “Too many young women scientists and engineers get sidetracked or drop their promising careers because they find it too difficult to balance the needs of those careers and the needs of their families,” said Subra Suresh. “This new initiative aims to change that, so that the country can benefit from the full range and diversity of its talent.” Later today, First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at a White House event about the importance of supporting and retaining women and girls in STEM careers. At this East Room event, the NSF will discuss today’s announcement about retaining women in STEM fields. Tune in to www.whitehouse.gov/live to join the event live at 4 pm EDT. “If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, we’ve got to open doors for everyone,” said Mrs. Obama. “We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.” NSF—which is the leading source of Federal grants for many fields of basic research crucial to US technology development and job creation, including computer science, mathematics, and the social sciences—is also calling upon universities and research institutes to adopt similar policies for their employees and grantees. Women today currently earn 41% of PhD’s in STEM fields, but make up only 28% of tenure-track faculty in those fields. Reducing the dropout rate of women in STEM careers is especially important in the quest for gender equality because women in STEM jobs earn 33 percent more than those in non-STEM occupations and the wage gap between men and women in STEM jobs is smaller than in other fields. NSF has launched targeted workplace flexibility efforts in the past, but the new initiative is the first to be applied Foundation-wide to help postdoctoral fellows and early-career faculty members more easily care for dependents while continuing their careers. The new initiative will offer a coherent and consistent set of family-friendly policies and practices to help eliminate some of the barriers to women’s advancement and retention in STEM careers. It will: •Allow postponement of grants for child birth/adoption – Grant recipients can defer their awards for up to one year to care for their newborn or newly adopted children. •Allow grant suspension for parental leave – Grant recipients who wish to suspend their grants to take parental leave can extend those grants by a comparable duration at no cost. •Provide supplements to cover research technicians – Principal investigators can apply for stipends to pay research technicians or equivalent staff to maintain labs while PIs are on family leave. •Publicize the availability of family friendly opportunities – NSF will issue announcements and revise current program solicitations to expressly promote these opportunities to eligible awardees. •Promote family friendliness for panel reviewers – STEM researchers who review the grant proposals of their peers will have greater opportunities to conduct virtual reviews rather than travel to a central location, increasing flexibility and reducing dependent-care needs. •Support research and evaluation – NSF will continue to encourage the submission of proposals for research that would asses the effectiveness of policies aimed at keeping women in the STEM pipeline. •Leverage and Expand Partnerships -- NSF will leverage existing relationships with academic institutions to encourage the extension of the tenure clock and allow for dual hiring
[ECOLOG-L] Data Analyst/Multimedia Specialist Needed
Data Analyst/Multimedia Specialist Job Description Dynamic, growing non-profit organization seeks an energetic and experienced research and data analyst with strong communications skills to help Americans understand the impacts of climate change at the local level. The data analyst/ multimedia specialist will contribute to the organization’s programs and goals in the arena of climate change communication. Climate Central’s purpose is to convey to the public and decision-makers that climate change is real, human- caused, and past due for action. Climate Central was established by leaders in the climate change community to provide a bridge between climate scientists and the public, to contribute in a pivotal way to the national effort to communicate the facts of climate science. The data analyst/multimedia specialist will work closely with the Vice President for Strategic Communications, scientific staff and communications staff to develop climate products that showcase how the United States is being impacted by climate change right now. The data analyst/multimedia specialist will be responsible for managing, analyzing and translating large data sets into strong scientifically grounded findings that are of keen interest to the media. Priority responsibilities include Identify, obtain, and analyze large data sets and other primary data relevant to climate trends from government and other sources. Recognize and develop interesting original reports, stories, findings, graphics and images from these data sets that will be of interest to the media and resonate with targeted audiences. Work closely with a team of PhD-level experts and journalists to produce content for the web and mainstream media outlets, TV and print. Qualifications Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in statistics, environmental science or related field. Strong quantitative skills and an ability to handle, understand and analyze large data sets. Fluency with basic software requirements (for example, “R”, Matlab and ArcGIS) and an ability to learn new ones. An interest and demonstrated talent for creative analysis and clear presentation of interesting newsworthy findings from complex data sets. Strong writing and multimedia communications skills. Design and graphic presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and to deliver products on deadline. The position reports to the Vice President for Strategic Communications. Compensation is competitive, with very generous benefits. Positive work environment in Princeton, New Jersey. To submit credentials, contact Iveta Weinberg at iweinb...@climatecentral.org or 609 924-1980. Search will close when successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
[ECOLOG-L] Monarch butterfly migration status
Monarch Population Status - September 2011 by Chip Taylor - Director, Monarch Watch The following is a brief update on the status of the eastern monarch population. The leading edge of the migration has now reached northern Texas. As many of you know, we attempt to follow the monarch population closely. Based on our experience, and ongoing data analysis of monarch numbers, we offer opinions/projections on what to expect in the near future based on our understanding of how the monarch populations have been affected by patterns of temperature and rainfall in the preceding months. Late in the spring I started predicting a small migration this fall. In the Premigration Newsletter sent out with the Monarch Watch Tagging Kits, I predicted that overwintering population in Mexico would be similar in size to that of the low populations recorded in 2004 (2.19 hectares) and 2009 (1.92 hectares). It was clear that the monarch numbers in New England and recorded at Cape May would be low this fall, and that the numbers originating in the central region would be slightly better than those of the eastern Dakotas through Wisconsin but still low relative to long term numbers. The New England/Cape May projection appears to be correct as the numbers are down in this region. I was wrong about the central region (Ontario, MI, OH, IN, IL) - fewer monarchs appear to have been produced in this area than I expected. Wisconsin numbers also appear to be down. The surprise is the eastern Dakotas and western MN. This area seems to be the source of a large number of the monarchs moving through the lower midwest at this time. Nevertheless, the overall numbers are down. But, it gets worse. The migration is just beginning to navigate a 1000 miles of hell - a nearly flowerless/nectarless and waterless expanse of central KS, OK, TX, and NE MX (see Drought Monitor at http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/). It is too late for rains to change the situation in TX and northern MX. Monarchs will make it to the overwintering sites but their numbers will be significantly reduced by these conditions. My expectation is that that the overwintering numbers will be the lowest ever (previous low 1.92 hectares) and that the arriving butterflies will be in relatively poor shape with low fat reserves. If the average condition (mass) of the overwintering monarchs is lower than average, mortality during the winter could also be high. Other scenarios could include low returning numbers next spring with a reduced reproductive capacity due to low fat reserves. Keep your fingers crossed that there are no winter storms in MX that could make matters worse. It will be interesting to see how monarchs cope with the lack of nectar and water as they move through TX. Monarchs, like most insects, have hygroreceptors (sense organs that are sensitive to humidity gradients); therefore, when conditions are extremely dry, we might expect monarchs to seek out the darkest and most humid habitats. If this plays out, most monarchs will accumulate in drainages, along rivers, move in an out of forests, and concentrate around other water sources. As I pointed out in the Premigration Newsletter (and the August Population Status blog article), there is a new reality, or expectation, regarding the size of the overwintering population in MX. It now appears that winter populations will be in the range of 2-6 hectares (down from the long term average of 7.24) with 6 hectares being reached only during the most favorable conditions. In the near term, the average overwintering population will be close to 3 hectares. As we pointed out recently (Brower et al. 2011), the decline is related to the loss of habitat, particularly the rapid adoption of herbicide tolerant (HT) crops. The majority of these crops are planted within the summer (June-August) breeding area for the monarch population. In spite of weed control methods prior to 1996, when HT crops were first introduced, milkweed persisted in these croplands at a low level where they provided an excellent resource for monarchs. With the planting of HT engineered corn and soy followed by the use of glyphosate to control weeds, milkweed has been almost completely eliminated from these crops. At present, the total area of HT crops is larger than that of any state except TX and AK, or about 4 times the state of IL). The decline in the monarch population first became noticeable in 2004 when the percentage of HT corn and soy acreage exceeded 50% of all acreage for these crops. Low monarch numbers in MX this winter and in the future means that the integrity of the overwintering sites is now more important than ever and that planting milkweeds in gardens and incorporating these plants in restoration projects either as seeds or plugs should receive the highest priority. So what can you do? - Pledge your support of Monarch Watch via our 2011 fundraising campaign (3 days remain): http://monarchwatch.org/chip - Create a Monarch Waystation habitat:
[ECOLOG-L] REU program - Aquatic Ecology - Auburn Univ (AL) - Summer 2012
**PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY** **APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTINGS** Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Warm-water Aquatic Ecology Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA Summer 2012: May 20 to July 29 http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ We are excited to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation supported summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on the ecology of southeastern ponds, rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Ten undergraduate students will work closely with Auburn University faculty (Fisheries, Biology, and Forestry) to explore aquatic ecosystems, complete a student-driven research project, and share their research findings in a symposium at the conclusion of the program. Participants will work closely with our mentors to develop projects on a variety of disciplines, including community ecology, limnology, evolution, fisheries management, population modeling, conservation, molecular biology, and microbiology. The program will run from May 20 to July 29, 2012 (10 weeks). To stay up-to-date with the 2012 selection process and to learn about last summer's program, check us out on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_176698215717304ap=1 Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors graduating no earlier than December 2012 are encouraged to apply. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Support: Participants will receive a stipend ($4,500) plus food and housing, financial assistance for travel to and from Auburn, and support for research expenses. Application: For full consideration, on-line applications and supporting recommendation letters must be received by 15 January 2012. The application is available at http://wilsonlab.com/reu/application.html Flyer: Please help us advertise the program by posting our REU flyer at your institution - http://wilsonlab.com/reu/images/reu_flyer.pdf For more information about the REU Site, visit http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ or contact Alan Wilson at wil...@auburn.edu --- Alan Wilson - Assistant Professor Auburn University - Fisheries Biological Sciences www.wilsonlab.com - wil...@auburn.edu www.cyanopros.com - 334.246.1120
[ECOLOG-L] Software for spatially explicit models
Hi, I am looking for software to run some simulations on a spatially explicit model in a meta-population context. This are my requirements: 1. Multiple species competing for a single resource. 3. Resources come in discrete patches of variable but finite length. 3. Ability to vary the global resource levels, resulting in increased or deceased distances between suitable substrate. Can be static or dynamic (aka varying during a single run). 4. Ability to vary the local resource levels, resulting in increased or deceased amounts of suitable substrate. 5. Migration between substrates. If anybody knows about some software for this, or has something unpublished on the shelf that they are willing to share for attribution, please let me know. Kim -- http://www.kimvdlinde.com
[ECOLOG-L] Chemical mixtures to cool down
Hi all. For those that perform laboratory experiments or use chemical traps, the list below could be useful. Imagine you want to do an experiment at low temperature, but don't have a fridge, or any kind of cooler, or that you need to control other parameters like light or anything... I got it from another mailing list. Matheus C. Carvalho Senior Research Associate Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Southern Cross University Lismore - Australia http://www.angelfire.com/pa/ostro De: Jason Curtis curt...@ufl.edu Para: isogeoc...@list.uvm.edu Enviadas: Quarta-feira, 28 de Setembro de 2011 0:40 Assunto: Re: [ISOGEOCHEM] Cryogenic Traps Hi Brian, Here is a message that I posted a bit ago. Original from Tom Guilderson: Content-Type: text/html Also in the archives. Tom Guilderson posted this list about 10 year ago. Jason for those that haven't archived this from 1996/1997 or are new to the list here is a useful suite of cooling mixtures courtesy of H. Karlsson Some Useful Laboratory Cooling Mixtures Mixture Mixture temperature (Centigrade) p-Xylene/Liquid nitrogen13 p-Dioxane/Liquid nitrogen 12 Cyclohexane/Liquid nitrogen 6 Benzene/Liquid nitrogen 5 Formamide/Liquid nitrogen 2 Aniline/Liquid nitrogen -6 Cycloheptane/Liquid nitrogen-12 Benzonitrile/Liquid nitrogen-13 Ethylene glycol/Dry ice -15 o-Dichlorobenzene/Liquid nitrogen -18 Tetrachloroetane/Liquid nitrogen-22 Carbon tetrachloride/Liquid nitrogen-23 Carbon tetrachloride/Dry ice-23 m-Dichlorobenzene/Liquid nitrogen -25 Nitromethane/Liquid nitrogen-29 o-Xylene/Liquid nitrogen-29 Bromobenzene/Liquid nitrogen-30 Iodobenzene/Liquid nitrogen -31 Thiophene/Liquid nitrogen -38 3-Heptanone/Dry ice -38 Acetonitrile/Liquid nitrogen-41 Pyridine/Liquid nitrogen-42 Acetonenitrile/Dry ice -42 Chlorobenzene/Liquid nitrogen -45 Cylcohexanone/Dry ice -46 m-Xylene/Liquid nitrogen-47 n-Butyl amine/Liquid nitrogen -50 Diethyl carbitol/Dry ice-52 n-Octane/Liquid nitrogen-56 Chloroform/Dry ice -61(-77) Chloroform/Liquid nitrogen -63 Methyl iodide/Liquid nitrogen -66 Carbitol acetate/Dry ice-67 t-Butyl amine/Liquid nitrogen -68 Ethanol/Dry ice -72 Trichloroethylene/Liquid nitrogen -73 Butyl acetate/Liquid nitrogen -77 Acetone/Dry ice -78 Isopropanol/Dry ice -78 Isoamyl acetate/Liquid nitrogen -79 Acylonitrile/Liquid nitrogen-82 Sulfur dioxide/Dry ice -82 Ethyl acetate//Liquid nitrogen -84 Ethyl methyl ketone/Liquid nitrogen -86 Acrolein/Liquid nitrogen -88 Nitroethane/Liquid nitrogen -90 Heptane/Liquid nitrogen -91 Cyclopentane/Liquid nitrogen -93 Hexane/Liquid nitrogen -94 Toluene/Liquid nitrogen -95 Methanol/Liquid nitrogen -98 Diethyl ether/Dry ice -100 n-Propyl iodide/Liquid nitrogen -101 n-Butyl iodide/Liquid nitrogen -103 Cyclohexane/Liquid nitrogen -104 Isooctane/Liquid nitrogen -107 Ethyl iodide/Liquid nitrogen -109 Carbon disulfide/Liquid nitrogen -110 Butyl bromide/Liquid nitrogen -112 Ethyl bromide/Liquid nitrogen -119 Acetaldehyde/Liquid nitrogen -124 Methyl cyclohexane/Liquid nitrogen -126 n-Pentane/Liquid nitrogen -131 1,5-Hexadiene/Liquid nitrogen -141 Isopentane/Liquid nitrogen -160 ^ Center for Accelerator Mass SpectrometryDept. of Ocean Sciences UC/LLNL L-397 UC - Santa Cruz 7000 East Avenue 1156 High Street Livermore, CA 94550 Santa Cruz, CA 95064 ph 9254221753 fx 9254237884 ^ Jason Curtis, Ph.D. Stable Isotope Mass Spec Lab manager Senior Associate-In Geochemistry Department of Geological Sciences 241 Williamson Hall University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 curt...@ufl.edu, office 352-392-2296 lab 352-392-3344, fax 352-392-9294
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty positions in Environmental Biology/Biodiversity Studies, National University of Singapore
Positions in Environmental Biology/Biodiversity Studies Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore The Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for faculty positions at the junior (tenure-track) or senior level in Environmental Biology and Biodiversity Studies. NUS is a world-class university that is strategically located within a tropical biodiversity hotspot. Candidates with a strong research background in environmental and biodiversity research and a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education are invited to apply. Currently, Singapore has allocated substantial funding for research in aquatic ecosystems, climate change, and the sustainability of urban environments. Successful applicants will join a growing Environmental Biology group within a diverse Department of Biological Sciences with 60 full-time faculty members and over 300 graduate students from 19 countries. Facilities and research support are world-class and the university (www.nus.edu.sg) and department (www.dbs.nus.edu.sg) are internationally highly regarded. The university offers internationally competitive salary packages in Singapore’s low tax environment. Interested, strong candidates with PhD and postdoctoral experience should forward a letter of intent describing their career goals, research plans, teaching interests, curriculum vitae and provide the names for at least five referees. Please send the material to: Chair, Environmental Biology Search Committee – Professor Rudolf Meier (c/o Ms Lisa Lau) Department of Biological Sciences National University of Singapore 14 Science Drive 4 Singapore 117543 Fax: (65) 6779 5671 Email: dbsj...@nus.edu.sg Closing date of application: 31 January 2012
