[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate - crop disease management in Haiti
*Position opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate * We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a project at the University of Florida that will provide excellent experience in working with an interdisciplinary team, and an opportunity to impact food security in Haiti. The project addresses crop disease management in Haiti, in collaboration with a team of scientists addressing components of Haitian agriculture. The Research Associate’s responsibilities will include evaluation of a new plantain disease, approaches for improving plant disease diagnostics and information systems, and Haitian systems for plant disease management more broadly. This is an opportunity to discover the etiology of an important disease and contribute to improvement of crop disease diagnostics and integrated pest management in Haiti, as an example for how to improve these systems throughout the region. The project will provide valuable experience in international development for agricultural programs, and will support improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers. The Research Associate will work with Dr. Karen Garrett in the Plant Pathology Department at University of Florida (www.garrettlab.com) as part of the new Institute for Sustainable Food Systems ( isfs.institute.ifas.ufl.edu/), and with a team of scientists working in a USAID-funded project addressing improvement of agriculture in Haiti ( global.ifas.ufl.edu/global-engagement/-sardarea-in-haiti/). The Research Associate is expected to contribute to an environment that fosters diversity and cooperation. Work will begin Fall 2017. The project will last at least 2.5 years, dependent on acceptable performance and continued funding. Screening of applicants will begin October 18 and continue until the successful applicant is identified. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package. *Required: * 1. A recent Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, entomology, ecology, horticulture or related field; 2. Demonstrated publication record, quality of work, and ability to design and conduct independent experiments with a strong commitment to achieving goals; 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team-based, multicultural, collaborative environment; 4. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; 5. Demonstrated ability to work in challenging field environments. *Preferred: * Research and familiarity with plant disease systems in the lab and field is desirable, but candidates with research experience in other biological systems and a desire to apply that knowledge are encouraged to apply; Fluency in French and/or Haitian Creole would be very useful, but not necessary; Experience working in Haiti is desirable, but experience in similar agricultural systems is also useful; R programming experience is desirable, but other programming language experience is also useful. To apply, please submit (1) Cover letter explaining research interests and experience, qualifications for the job, and timing of availability, (2) Curriculum Vitae, and (3) Three references, including: names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Please upload your application materials at this website: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/504835/postdoctoral-research-associate The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Chris Buddenhagen cbuddenha...@gmail.com
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies
That may be true for students looking to get into graduate schools, but for graduates looking for work after a Masters or PhD I think it can have an influence. For example getting state or federal agency jobs. It is true for University jobs too - if your record shows you to be a competent professional working in environments familiar to the committee that has to help. Social capitol and local biological knowledge mean a lot even though in theory these skills are largely transferable, e.g. demonstrable proficiency in using a plant key, quantitative skills, collaboration ability, effective networking etc. A quick familiarity with local plant and animal communities and species, or important local issues suggests people will quickly become productive at the desired level for field work. Also familiarity with agencies and people - provides the search committees with the ability to check your skills and reputation by talking to people they know. Its something to consider when setting up your projects or choosing your mentors. Also every positive contact and project seen through to completion is an opportunity and a blessing in itself. Its all about the narrative you can tell when seeking out an opportunity. Hopefully that narrative has a enough weight to combat any tendencies toward favoring local candidates. Just my thoughts Chris Buddenhagen Chris Buddenhagen cbuddenha...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Culley, Theresa (culleyt) < theresa.cul...@uc.edu> wrote: > Angela, > > John is correct - I think you received some inaccurate advice. I've seen > quite the opposite. Often grad programs like to attract non-local students > because it enhances their reputation on the national stage. In addition, > many advisors recommend that their undergrads go elsewhere for grad school > (if they are able) to experience a wider breadth of experience. So I would > recommend that you keep trying. > > Sincerely, > Theresa Culley > Professor > Dept. Biological Sciences > University of Cincinnati > > > On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Long, John A <john.l...@northern.edu> wrote: > > Hi Angela, > > > > I think you have heard wrong. Most places that I’m familiar with have > little issue with students being out of state. This might be more of an > issue for out-of country applicants when funding is designated for > nationals. > > > > John A. Long, PhD > > Assistant Professor, Computational Biology > > Northern State University > > Aberdeen, SD 57401 > > 605-626-2629 > > > > *From:* Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [ > mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU <ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU>] *On Behalf > Of *Angela Trenkle > *Sent:* Monday, February 22, 2016 9:35 AM > *To:* ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU > *Subject:* Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate > Studies > > > > Hello everyone, > > I am looking into employment/graduate school out of state. I was > wondering if anyone had any suggestions/words of advice on how to overcome > the location hump (I have heard that a lot of places will dismiss you > immediately upon seeing that you are not a local). Is it impossible? How > can it be done? Thanks! > > -Angela > >
Re: [ECOLOG-L] 4,362 environmental consulting jobs vs 721 academic posts
Hi all I see consulting more positively. I agree the consulting environment is pretty intense work, and there is an element of push and pull much like the legal system, but usually less adversarial (until issues are taken to court of course). If you think of our environmental laws as the only thing between us and completely stupid exploitation and environmental mayhem, then the consultant is an important player. They can act like a referee between companies and the public sector agencies that enforce the laws. I just hope the public sector always has enough resources to do their job! Many (most) consultants are trained in environmental sciences and care about the environment as much as any academic, but are working in the real world where costs and benefits are weighed. Honesty is always the best policy since it doesn't come back and bite you or the client. I got to work on public sector projects implementing innovative conservation policy, protocols and practices that I believe helped bring about positive change. Also I got to work on mitigation plans and such like to offset environmental impacts, and monitor impacts. It mostly seemed relevant, though a little contrived at times. If I'd stayed longer I might have got a chance to work on actual conservation measures to offset those environmental costs too. The contractors of consultants often want to comply and are willing to sustain substantial costs to meet environmental safeguards - to a point. I consulted both in a firm and for myself. I have worked in NGO, University and public sector jobs. Interesting comment about doing whatever you want with your property. Its so fundamental, and difficult to reconcile - capitalism and individual liberties are implicated. For example, you buy your own land to build your environmentally friendly dream house, you might be quite conscious about impacts but view some as acceptable. Cut down some trees here and there, put in a road, plant a mix of native and non-native plants into a mosaic that has both, fix some drainage etc.just a enough right? You want some bureaucrat telling you what to do? Cheers Chris Buddenhagen
[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: [ECOLOG-L] Job: National Coordinator for the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives initiative, USFWS
Not so sure about this etymology - it looks like it might come from dutch/old english. Plus taking a look at it sounds like the scape suffix is more akin to ship, as in penmanship, relationship, dealership landscape (n.)http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=landscapeallowed_in_frame=0 [image: Look up landscape at Dictionary.com]http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=landscape c.1600, painting representing natural scenery, from Dutch landschap, from Middle Dutch landscap region, from land land (see landhttp://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=landallowed_in_frame=0) + -scap -ship, condition (see -shiphttp://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=-shipallowed_in_frame=0). Originally introduced as a painters' term. Old English had cognate landscipe, and cf. Old High German lantscaf, German Landschaft, Old Norse landskapr. Meaning tract of land with its distinguishing characteristics is from 1886. Chris Buddenhagen
[ECOLOG-L] Rasters wanted for North America or Coastal Plain (or world)
Does anyone know where to get a raster depicting proximity to fresh water bodies, i.e. streams, rivers and ponds etc? I know there is a way to generate this raster in Arc-GIS modelling packages, but it requires a lot of computer power and access to all the original water system data. Also I'd like to find a raster of land use, disturbance or similar? Cheers Chris Buddenhagen Florida State University
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Permaculture + Leadership - Bring a friend FREE!
As teenager I lived in New Zealand (probably late 1980s) when I met a key proponent of permaculture (Australian) at a festival about living well, mind, body and sustainably on the land. I guess they were presenting a workshop. I was there but a bit skeptical (at various levels). I remember looking at a permaculture book with the cool diagrams which did capture a bunch of ideas about maximizing use of water, nutrients, light etc with respect to designing your house and yard/farm. They lost me though as they promoted invasive nitrogen fixing trees for soil improvement and the further introduction of northern hemisphere trees to New Zealand (ones threatened by Dutch Elm or a similar disease I think) to protect the genetic resources which if you think about it is risky in more than one way. It has the hallmarks of being a movement that promotes a mix of common sense, superstition, and anecdotes with a dash of science. Its proponents advocate design ideas that supposedly mimic nature's so we as land managers/farmers/human race gain from her bounty, supposedly without damaging the ecosystems on which we depend. My analysis is that it can lead to a mix of good and bad decisions, even if it is good to think about many of the ideas presented. I think the industry that has formed around permaculture should be treated with extreme care, I am sure its a mixed bag. Chris Buddenhagen On Dec 17, 2012 8:01 PM, David L. McNeely mcnee...@cox.net wrote: I too looked at the web site. My impressions were identical with Wayne's. David McNeely Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Ecolog: My questions remain unanswered. WT - Original Message - From: Vladislav Davidzon vladislav.david...@gmail.com To: Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net; ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Permaculture + Leadership - Bring a friend FREE! Wayne, The core curriculum of a permaculture design training is contained in the Permaculture Designer's Manual by Bill Mollison that you can pick up at a public library or buy it for about $120. Permaculture is much bigger than gardening or agriculture -- kinda like math is about a lot more than building briges. What you said about being counter-intuitive to mainstream approaches is exactly true. Functionally permaculture is a sustainable design science rooted in patterns of nature. Learning to observe those patterns however requires letting go of all the nonsense our society teaches us as truth; it's really really simple. For example, the same branching pattern of a river is present in a tree and in every heart and body -- but we rarely ask why -- and obviously that pattern serves a tremendous number of design functions. As the world's problems are continuing to get ever more complicated, the solutions remain embarassingly simple (Bill Mollison). All the answers are out there for us, as you likely know -- we're just not paying attention. There is no woo-woo or anything to hide here… just very basic observation skills that lead us towards reconnecting with nature in really profound and meaningful ways. -Vladislav -- Regenerative Leadership Institute www.permaculturedesigntraining.com On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: I went to the website and found it to be not up-front about the fees and charges. I take this as a bad sign. There's a lot of text of the salesmanship variety, and that's not too impressive to me either. Permaculture may be the greatest thing that's come along, but without detailed information it's hard to judge. I ran into the guy who started it in the late 1960's or early 1970's at big conference in Los Angeles, and came away from that encounter a bit uneasy about the guy. I don't know why these folks are timid about revealing the details, but maybe it's because they want me to pay for them? How much and what, exactly, do I get? How much additional training will I need, and how much will that cost me? In other words, what's the end-cost and the end-product? WT PS: A restoration ecologist of some repute once accused me of keeping secrets. I told him that I didn't have any secrets and that my approach to ecosystem restoration and integration with human systems was not rocket science but required enough knowledge of the constituent disciplines to enable one to know what one didn't know and to avoid doing that. I invited him for coffee and asked him to ask away and I would not hold back any secrets from him. I told him I would be willing to follow up, but he never called back. The more one knows about the details, the better one can be at the art and science of ecosystem restoration, but I think I could convey most of the details required to carry out the concept in a few hours. The biggest
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plants Invasive natives? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Invasion, or progression?
That would be most of them, if by eradicate you mean to remove all reproducing individuals from a defined region such that all individuals are put at risk, and reinvasion or recovery is unlikely. The implication being that after an eradication no further management investment is needed, since the targeted invasive species is eradicated. By the time most invasive plant problems are detected or recognized they are uneradicable with normally available resources. Some notable exceptions exist and many eradications have been successful under the right conditions Chris Buddenhagen On Apr 26, 2012 11:11 PM, Martin Meiss mme...@gmail.com wrote: How about if we consider that invaders have become native when all efforts to eradicate them are futile? Martin M. Meiss 2012/4/26 David Duffy ddu...@hawaii.edu I feel that competition without a doubt is beneficial, perhaps necessary, for an ecosystem to continue progressing towards a more complex and stronger state. However, my thought was that ecosystems are cyclical and self-regulating. native (albeit weaker) species I am not sure there is much evidence that ecosystems progress towards a more complex and stronger state, even if we do not ask whether if competition is beneficial or even a dominant force. Nor is there evidence, with a few exceptions, that ecosystems are cyclical, much less self regulating and then only if you carefully pick your scale. One might argue that much of ecological theory has been a repeat of the Gleason-Clements debate, an argument between those who seem life dominated by random events and those who see homeostasis and orthogenesis, perhaps with a pinch of Nietzchian der Wille zur Macht thrown in. This colors current discussions of invasive species, probably far more than any confusion over what invasive means. David Duffy On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM, Joshua Wilson joshua.m.wils...@gmail.comwrote: Good evening, First off, thank you for the wealth of responses, a number of them helped to solidify and clarify ideas on this issue. I had been waiting for all responses before I replied with a sort of meta-analysis of what came in. The replies were more numerous and substantial than I had anticipated, so thank you again. Now to clarify. When I mentioned progression, my idea was that an invasive species encourages competition, and in some cases extreme and insurmountable competition. I feel that competition without a doubt is beneficial, perhaps necessary, for an ecosystem to continue progressing towards a more complex and stronger state. The complication arises when an introduced species or a native species that becomes dominant are able to outcompete the other species in the ecosystem to the point of the only species able to compete is itself. In these instances, there are various stances to take, some of which I've heard through responses (again, thank you). From the complete control and restoration of native (albeit weaker) species, to letting nature run its course. However, my thought was that ecosystems are cyclical and self-regulating. And as Wayne Tyson said, we are interrupting and influencing this. This leads to many more questions. With what I've learned so far through this posting, exhaustive studies would be needed to determine the best course of action for a particular system or species. Even then, the needed actions to benefit one species might directly contradict the needs of another. There are multitudes of variables that need to go into project planning, not the least of which is *us, *and we cannot foresee the ripple effects of what we'll do. On the other hand, certain invasive species have led to unforeseen benefits. I will mention *Tamarix* *spp.* in this instance. But even with the detriments and benefits, there is a threshold to each. Likewise, invasive species seem to provide species-specific detriments (or benefits). One can call it a culling of the weak species and the establishment of stronger (which in my mind is necessary for progression), or unfair competition, invasive species are not by nature detrimental. I've rambled far more than I expected to, and not as cohesive as some might like. My knowledge and experiences are limited, hence my original question, but I've a sincere interest in these ideas. Again, I would welcome any thoughts, ideas, questions, or comments. Thank you all ECOLOG, this is a great resource for undergrads, post-docs, and interested individuals alike. Keep it up. Have a good night all, Josh On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Ecolog, I am dismayed that there has been so little response to Huang's questions. Perhaps I am wrong in that assumption and they have been. But it seems
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Responses to Davis_etal..Nature article on invasive species
Usually when people talk about invasive species providing balance they are talking about plants. I disagree with that, but please remember most of these articles are generalizing to all invasive species. This is not OK. Then let's take the case of extreme imbalance caused novel predators and browsers which have caused extinctions of naive species within years, or decades. I suggest the balance angle is advocated most by people with a continental biological perspective, island biology is quite different. Sorry to fall back on a single example but it is illustrative of this lack of balance and I see only loss. Have you heard the story about the lighthouse keeper's cat and then cats on Stephen's Island that made an endemic wren and some other species go extinct within 4-6 years? Galbreath, R., and D. Brown. 2004. The tale of the lighthouse-keeper’s cat: discovery and extinction of the Stephens Island wren (Traversia lyalli). Notornis *51*:193-200. The Stephens Island wren Traversia lyalli is widely quoted as having been discovered and promptly exterminated from its only locality, Stephens Island, New Zealand, by a single lighthouse keeper’s cat. Examination of archival and museum records indicates that this account is oversimplified, and throws more light on the roles of the lighthouse keeper David Lyall, the dealer Henry Travers, and the ornithologists Sir Walter Buller and Walter Rothschild. Extinction of the wren was more extended than generally stated: 10 specimens were evidently brought in by a cat in 1894, but another two-four were obtained in 1895, and two-three more after that and possibly as late as 1899. Fifteen of these specimens are still held in museums. Cat predation probably was the main factor in the wren’s extinction, but not necessarily by a single cat: cats became established on Stephens Island in 1894, increased rapidly and exterminated several other species before they were eliminated. This reputed to have been the only flightless passerine (is that true?) Chris Buddenhagen On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 5:16 AM, Payal Bal pb...@st-andrews.ac.uk wrote: Such an interesting read! Conservation is all about contradictions. Like any area of research actually..so that's nothing new. But in conservation, more than others, one needs to pick a side and stick to it..at least for a while. It is true about the environment being in a deep dynamic balance. But just because we have defined it as a 'dynamic balance' in our books and conversations doesn't mean it isn't a contradiction too. What if biological invasions are just another way of the ecosystem trying to cope with the environmental changes, of taking an evolutionary step. Only this time the changes aren't natural but brought about by our actions. Of course we must all have realized by now that the next evolutionary stage will not be as biologically diverse as the one before because we have ensured it won't be. So maybe the answer to managing ecosystems now is to allow these changes and carry out re-introductions in new, suitable habitats rather than historical ones. Maybe we can aid in the evolutionary process by letting go of old ecosystem boundaries and animal ranges. On the other hand, one might argue that if we were to all take this view there'll be nothing left but invasives and deserts and mines. But even that we aren't sure of are we? So who is to say what is the right approach. Just because something was a certain way, doesn't make it right does it! Well, even I don't have a stand on this as yet and I'm trying to find it. This is my biggest concern really..what side will I pick. I would like to believe that maybe we will need to allow ecosystems to achieve a new balance but then..I don't know. Cheers, Payal. On 7 July 2011 06:10, Geoffrey Patton gwpatt...@yahoo.com wrote: My wife and I were discussing this topic the other day while hiking through a Maryland park infested with Chinese garlic mustard and Japanese stilt grass (among other invasives). We'd biked past slopes of kudzu and came from Florida's expanses of Brazilian peppers and punk trees. Certainly, we appreciate that Science will note positive aspects in selected situations where there are temporally-beneficial effects. However, the mantra that remains to be overturned is that Any change from the natural evolution of an ecosystem is, by definition, adverse. Ecosystems took millions of years of experimentation to achieve a deep dynamic balance. Upset by out-of-control human intervention can tilt against a healthy balance and remains counter to maintenance of diversity. Cordially yours, Geoff Patton, Ph.D. 2208 Parker Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301.221.9536 --- On Wed, 7/6/11, Christopher M Moore cmmo...@unr.edu wrote: From: Christopher M Moore cmmo...@unr.edu Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Responses to Davis_etal..Nature article on invasive species To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Wednesday
[ECOLOG-L] Sea level map over recent geological history gulf of Mexico
Help sought, Does anyone know of a figure of likely Caribbean/N S American coastlines with sea level changes for Holocene/Quaternary periods? How about a shape file? Hopefully Chris Buddenhagen
[ECOLOG-L] C4 in Rhynchospora
Takeda, T., Ueno, O. Agata, W. (1980) The occurrence of C 4 species in the genus Rhynchospora and its significance in Kranz anatomy of the Cyperaceae. *Journal of Plant Research*, *93*, 55-65. Does anyone have an electronic copy of this reference? Chris Buddenhagen
Re: [ECOLOG-L] C4 in Rhynchospora
Thanks for the help I have the reference. Chris Buddenhagen On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Chris Buddenhagen cbuddenha...@gmail.comwrote: Takeda, T., Ueno, O. Agata, W. (1980) The occurrence of C 4 species in the genus Rhynchospora and its significance in Kranz anatomy of the Cyperaceae. *Journal of Plant Research*, *93*, 55-65. Does anyone have an electronic copy of this reference? Chris Buddenhagen
[ECOLOG-L] Seeking a list of plant genera with best estimates of numbers of species per genus
Does anyone have a list of plant genera and the number of species per genus worldwide? I have found http://www.theplantlist.org/about/ but there is no easy way to compile this list Chris Buddenhagen
[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: Fwd: Hawaii Invasive Species Council Coordinator position open
Also a dozen other environmental jobs at http://www.hear.org/announcements/jobs.htm Job Title: Hawaii Invasive Species Council Coordinator Job ID:10722 Project Name:Pacific Coop Studies Unit Full/Part Time:Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications. DUTIES: Provides professional assistance to Invasive Species Program on matters pertinent to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC), Invasive Species Committees (ISC), and related tasks: (1) planning; (2) contract administration; (3) public meetings; (4) writing of annual reports; (5) facilitation; (6) writing of management plans and drafting policy documents with activities including quarantine, noxious weed and animal control, early detection and rapid response to invasive species; (7) administration; (8) preparation of correspondence and reports; (9) public outreach coordination; (10) some field work related to invasive species control. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biological or Environmental Science with basic or related biology courses. (Bachelor’s Degree in non-related field with three (3) years of experience in environmental planning or project management will be accepted). EXPERIENCE: Two to four (2-4) years of experience in natural resource related field. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of the principles of ecology and conservation, and of how to implement a multi-faceted natural resource-related project or program. Basic understanding of rules and policies pertinent to personnel safety, fiscal, and operational matters. Excellent organizational, leadership, public relations, and communications skills, as well as strong problem solving, decision–making, interpersonal, and management skills. Basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets. Must possess valid driver’s license. Post Offer/Emplo yment Con SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience writing management plans and environmental assessments. Experience working with multiple stakeholders, collaborative management, conflict resolution/negotiations, strategic planning, grant-writing, and grant and program management. Knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations regarding invasive species. Knowledge of threats from incipient alien plant and animal invasions. Experience working with control of invasive species in Hawaii or elsewhere. Coursework in Policy, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management and Planning from an accredited college or university. INQUIRIES: Christy Finlayson 587-0164 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go towww.rcuh.com, click on “Employment” and navigate to “Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.” However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standa rd Time/RCUH receipt ti me). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivere EEO/AA Employer. Please apply before: 01/07/2011 ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ To unsubscribe or modify your subscription settings go tohttps://listserv.hawaii.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=cgaps-lA=1 For more information about this and other HEAR listservs gohttp://www.hear.org/hearlists or contact the list owners athearlistad...@hear.org.
[ECOLOG-L] field assistants Oahu HI
*From:* Oahu Invasive Species Committee internet mailing list [mailto: ois...@lists.hawaii.edu] *On Behalf Of *Rachel Neville *Sent:* Tuesday, May 25, 2010 2:52 PM *To:* ois...@lists.hawaii.edu *Subject:* [OISC-L] Employment opportunity with OISC Aloha, OISC is hiring 2 Natural Resource Field Assistants! This job entails being out in the field most of the time, surveying for and controlling OISC target species. The complete position description can be found at: www.rcuh.com On the RCUH home page go to employment click on apply then see job announcements. Put in OISC in the keyword search and it should come up. Please call me at 292-6691 with any questions and feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested. -- Rachel Neville Operations Manager O'ahu Invasive Species Committee 2551 Waimano Home Road Pearl City, HI 96782 Ph: 292-6691 Fax: 453-6113 www.oahuisc.org Chris Buddenhagen
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology Terminology and associated phenomena Colonizing species etc
and their cohorts). Since the off-line discussion did not seem to resolve the issue beyond opinions, I am submitting my version of the results for consideration by the Ecolog community. Among the points (you can ignore these, but they give SOME idea of where the discussion wandered) made by various correspondents were: 1. Persistence is an interesting problem, since it requires an arbitrary stipulation. Fitness is demonstrated (or not) generation by generation. 2. . . .why ARE so-called natives of a higher value than so-called exotics? How far back are we supposed to go before something is considered native? 3. . . . humans should learn how the land works, make minimal changes and only necessary ones, and try to adapt to the landscape as best as possible, using history's lessons to create our future. Trying to make zero footprint or impact or change as we live our lives is like trying to swim without getting wet or making ripples. 4. Eventually Albert Thellung split 'aliens' into 7 distinct categories in 1912: ergasiophytes, ergasiolipophytes, ergasiophygophytes, archaeophytes, neophytes, epecophytes, and ephemerophytes; plus two more denoting 'wild' plants growing in modified habitats. Search any of them and they'll pop up in recent central European literature, but they're dead letters in the Anglophone world. 5. Alien and invasive are both relative. The labels are relevant only in areas where new populations have (respectively) appeared, and spread in some discomfiting manner. They provide no information about any biological essence of any species . . . 6. What matters is fitness under prevailing conditions. 7. . . . the whole question of what response to invasive species is morally best is beside the point. 8. For now, I still believe that each of these terms reflects an objective reality, but that each has nebulous boundaries. 9. The danger of separating natural from artificial mentally might be that we think we have to exclude nature wherever we go. The danger of not separating them is that it can help us rationalize an anything-goes approach to natural systems. 10. Have we decided on any definitions, or are there still differences about terminology? Are we ready to list them yet, even if with a multiplicity of definitions? Either way, it looks like we're making entertaining progress in the realm of associated phenomena. Maybe that's the first, if indirect, hurdle in gaining a workable set of terms? 11. My question is, what belongs there, and why? 12. . . . the important thing is to keep the lines of communication open--ESPECIALLY with those who have alien ideas. 13. Once an idea catches on, it's next to impossible to replace it with another one--something like the tenacity of an alien species--or, one might also say with equal validity or spin, that, like the popular pastime of reasoning by analogy, that it is an example of resistance to invasion. 14. I am interested in the question of whether we ought to subsidize the unfit, and suppress the fit. My own summary interpretation of some of the various conclusions are: 1. All organisms move from place to place by some means. 2. Some don't survive in some places. 3. Some survive and reproduce in new places better than some of the organisms that apparently evolved adaptations in accordance with site conditions. 4. Because of various semantic alliances, word meanings and etymology, and interpretations thereof, terms like colonizer, invader, and alien are deemed unsatisfatory to some for the purposes of disciplined enquiry into ecological phenomena. 5. Testable hypotheses seem to be lacking. This is all very incomplete; I hope that contributions from Ecolog subscribers will help to make it more so, if not resolve the issue(s). WT -- James J. Roper, Ph.D. Ecologia, Evolução e Dinâmicas Populacionais de Vertebrados Terrestres Caixa Postal 19034 81531-990 Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil E-mail: jjro...@gmail.com mailto:jjro...@gmail.com Telefone: 55 41 36730409 Celular: 55 41 98182559 Skype-in (USA):+1 706 5501064 Skype-in (Brazil):+55 41 39415715 Ecologia e Conservação na UFPR http://www.bio.ufpr.br/ecologia/ Home Page http://jjroper.googlespages.com Ars Artium Consulting http://arsartium.googlespages.com In Google Earth, copy and paste - 25 31'18.14 S, 49 05'32.98 W -- James Crants, PhD Scientist, University of Minnesota Agronomy and Plant Genetics Cell: (734) 474-7478 -- Sent from my mobile device Chris Buddenhagen
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plants Invasive and Evolutionary response Aliens? Re: [ECOLOG-L] invasive and native plant competitors
Maybe you could find an invasion by single dominant alien that impacts a naturally range restricted endemic plant that occurs in a series of patches or island like habitats, e.g. serpentine soils, bogs, etc, you might be able to demonstrate genetic impacts especially if the movement of genes between each patch or island was slow or rare. If you were lucky some of the patches or islands would be invaded (or more or less impacted) and others wouldn't. Chris Buddenhagen On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Wayne Tyson landr...@cox.net wrote: Ecolog: Meiss' post really moves the ball forward in some interesting ways, and I will be most interested in Beans' responses. If I have anything to add, it might be along the lines of wondering how one considers or measures the strength (and how strength is defined or determined) of interactions the number of generations required for genetic change, the kinds of genetic changes that would be expected and on what basis, and what kinds of interactions might be involved. I wonder also just how one might tease out and identify, not only the other environmental changes as a result of the invasion . . ., but as well those not so associated. Meiss correctly anticipated the main question that lurked in the back of my mind, how one would sort out the pre- and post-contact genetic differences, not to mention the effects of those differences. I suspect that Meiss also is on the money with his suggestion that ecological studies might be more productive; however, I eagerly anticipate Beans' responses. I do not intend to discourage Beans from following her own star in this, and, of course, she must be practical until she gets through the academic gauntlet. If she can do that, while simultaneously making a name for herself without incurring the ire of those above her, she should soon be able to shift her research emphasis--if that is what the evidence and her sense of ecology indicates. Unless her initial literature review has revealed a sufficient number of similar studies that have disproved the usefulness of her design, failure might contribute as much as success. Apparently it has not, or she wouldn't be pursuing this particular line. WT PS: While I tend to tip in favor of Meiss' suggestion about studying distributions, which, it seems to me, requires habitat study (which includes, in my mind, the UPS AND DOWNS (dynamics) of pollination, dispersal mechanisms, and soil factors--including nutrient dynamics, etc. Context effects need to be considered, such as seasonal and site variations and, this, I venture to assert, could be most important and perhaps all that is needed (at least for starters) the GROSS changes that can be observed upon a SINGLE sampling (again, for starters, but pregnant with possibilities, even though continued repeat samplings would be necessary [especially to observe trends and associated variables], perhaps for generations of students). The catch (22?) of course, would not only be getting funding, but getting committee approval for such a simple study. I stand ready to be corrected, but it seems to me that the elegance of simplicity in research designs has been swamped by obfuscatory convolutions that reach (for) conclusions that seem to turn out to be self-ordained. I hope that subscribers will point out specific evidence to the contrary or otherwise assure me that this phenomenon is at least not widespread, if not a figment of my imagination. CORRECTION: The statement in my earlier post: I must admit that I had not thought much about evolutionary responses of (particularly) native plant species until Bean's post, and I'm still thinking about it, but maybe Bean and others can expand my consciousness further on this particular topic. should have read: I must admit that I had not thought much about evolutionary responses of (particular) native plant species until Bean's post, and I'm still thinking about it, but maybe Bean and others can expand my consciousness further on this particular topic. I regret the errer. I also apologize for mispelling Beans' name. - Original Message - From: Martin Meiss To: Wayne Tyson Cc: ECOLOG-L@listserv.umd.edu Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Plants Invasive and Evolutionary response Aliens? Re: [ECOLOG-L] invasive and native plant competitors While this seems an interesting and important area of study, I see difficulties in making it an evolutionary study (as opposed to an ecological study). To me, an evolutionary study implies that you can compare gene frequencies in a population BEFORE the invasion with frequencies AFTER the invasion. There are several problems with this: 1) How are you going to sample gene frequencies from the 16 hundreds, which I'm guessing would be about the time of the earliest invasions? 2) Even if you find a model where invasion happened this long ago, that doesn't
