From: John Valentine
Subject: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Job Announcement
Marine Scientist
Ecological Modeler
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), the marine research and teaching facility
for 22 colleges and universities in the state of Alabama, is seeking a
marine scientist with experience in mathematical and/or simulation modeling
at the population and/or ecosystem level. Relevant experience could
include, for example, research on dynamics of fish populations,
metapopulation dynamics, nutrient and energy flux through marine and
estuarine food webs, and larval transport processes. The ability to work
collaboratively with a faculty of 9 marine ecologists and oceanographers is
essential, and opportunities exist to join ongoing projects.
This position will likely be filled at the Assistant/Associate Professor
level, with salary provided for 10 months per year. The successful
applicant will be expected to develop an independent research program and
must demonstrate strong potential for attracting extramural funding.
Competitive research start-up funds will be available. Teaching
responsibilities normally will include 2 courses per year at the
undergraduate/graduate level. DISL faculty are expected to seek graduate
faculty appointments at one (or more) of the DISL member universities.
The DISL is a 36-acre campus 35 miles south of Mobile, Alabama where
teaching and research are supported by numerous research vessels (14'-65'),
a newly renovated flowing seawater lab, a comprehensive library, and modern
laboratory and analytical facilities.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching and
research interests, 2-3 selected reprints, and the names and contact
information (including E-mail addresses) of three references to: Dr. James
H. Cowan, Jr., Chair, Marine Scientist Search Committee, Dauphin Island Sea
Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, AL 36528.
Jcowan@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.
Additional information is available at http://www.disl.org.
Review of applications will begin 1 February, 2000 and
continue until the position is filled. The DISL is an EOE/AA/M/F/D
employer.
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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:35:53 -0600
From: Platte River Trust
Subject: Job Announcement - Biological/Wetland Technicians
SEASONAL BIOLOGICAL/WETLAND TECHNICIAN POSITIONS (4)
The Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust is seeking to fill four
seasonal technician positions for 2000 with the following descriptions:
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN - GRASSLAND MACROINVERTEBRATES (2 POSITIONS; 1 March
through 30 November): Assist Trust staff with research investigating the
relationships between grassland macroinvertebrate communities and a variety
of environmental factors and land management practices. Duties include
collecting, sorting, and identifying macroinvertebrates and recording
environmental data at collection sites. Additional duties similar to
General Biological Technician. Minimum qualifications include course work
or experience in invertebrate taxonomy.
WETLAND TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION; 17 January through 30 November): Assist
Trust staff with research investigating the relationship of wetland plant
communities to their supporting surface and ground water hydrology. Duties
include maintaining a hydrologic network of groundwater wells,
surface-water gages and weather stations, sampling wetland vegetation, and
maintaining and analyzing the associated databases. Additional duties
similar to General Biological Technician. Minimum qualifications include
course work or experience in plant taxonomy and wetland/riparian ecology.
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN - GENERAL (1 POSITION; 1 April through 30 November):
Assist Trust staff with a variety of research projects including collecting
native seed for wetland restorations, sampling aquatic invertebrates and
fish, breeding bird surveys, mist-netting, plant surveys, trapping
amphibians, and participating in prescribed burns. Other duties include
repairing and building fences, operating farm and heavy equipment,
equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and other general maintenance.
Experience with farm equipment or heavy equipment operation is desirable.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS: A Bachelor's degree or Senior
level in any natural resource discipline is required. Experience in
hydrology, wetlands flora, range management, wildlife management,
ornithology, fish biology, entomology, invertebrate biology, water
resources, or natural resources is desirable. Basic computer skills and
data entry, along with GIS experience is also desirable. The successful
applicant must also be able to work variable hours, in inclement weather,
and without direct supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These positions are seasonal, full-time
appointments for 8-11 months. Free onsite housing is available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be accepted through January 15,
2000. To apply, submit a cover letter stating which position(s) you are
applying for, and a r=E9sum=E9 describing educational background, work
experience, dates of availability, and names of three references.
Applications can be mailed or faxed to Seasonal Technicians, Platte River
Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc., 6611 W. Whooping Crane Dr., Wood
River, NE 68883. For further information contact Dr. Craig A. Davis
(Biological Positions) or Dr. Robert J. Henszey (Wetland Position),
telephone (308) 384-4633, fax (308) 384-7209, www.whoopingcrane.org, email
cadavis@hamilton.net or henszey@hamilton.net.
BACKGROUND: The Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust is a
non-profit organization dedicated to conserving migratory bird habitat
along Nebraska's Platte River. Its mission is to protect and maintain the
physical, hydrological, and biological integrity of the Big Bend area of
the Platte River so that it continues to function as a life support system
for the Whooping Crane and other migratory bird species. The Trust was
created to satisfy the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, as part
of the court-approved settlement of a legal controversy arising from the
construction of Grayrocks Dam in Wyoming. Income from a $7.5 million
endowment is used to finance land and water rights acquisition, land
management, and research programs. Currently the Trust owns and manages
10,000 acres of habitat along the central Platte River.
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Robert J. Henszey
Wetland Ecologist
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc.
6611 W. Whooping Crane Dr.
Wood River, NE 68883
Office (308) 384-4633 FAX (308) 384-7209
email henszey@hamilton.net www.whoopingcrane.org
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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:15:09 -0600
From: Mark Jakubauskas
Subject: GRA in Geostatistics and Remote Sensing: Kansas
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas Applied Remote Sensing (KARS) Program,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045.
The Kansas Applied Remote Sensing (KARS) Program has been awarded funding
from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a project to
integrate geostatistics and remotely sensed data for forest inventory and
characterization. The KARS Program is seeking applicants for the position
of Graduate Research Assistant to participate in this innovative research
and applications project, beginning with the Fall 2000 semester.
Duties: Develop and implement geostatistical models using remotely sensed
data and geographic information systems (GIS) analysis, including
preprocessing of satellite and other GIS data, creation of ancillary data
sets to support modeling effort, application of statistical tests, and
writing of ERDAS Imagine models, C++, HTML, or AML code to perform analysis
and develop a software system for technology transfer. Applications are
being sought from persons with coursework and experience with
geostatistical modeling in a GIS environment, remote sensing and experience
with ERDAS Imagine, ESRI Arc/Info; experience using software in both UNIX
and Windows NT OS environments; and computer programming skills and
experience. There may be opportunities to participate in project field
work in Yellowstone National Park.
This will be a 12-month appointment paying approximately $14,000/year
(appointment level commensurate with experience) for the duration of the
3-year project (two years of funding remaining after Fall 2000).
Successful applicants will pursue a masters or PhD degree in the geography
department at KU. To apply, send cover letter and curriculum vita
describing qualifications and experience to Dr. Mark Jakubauskas, Kansas
Applied Remote Sensing Program, 2291 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas
66045; applicants should also simultaneously apply for admission to the
graduate program in Geography at the University of Kansas (Student Affairs
Committee, Department of Geography, 213 Lindley Hall, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas 66045). Additional information may be found at the
project web site (http://www.kars.ukans.edu/forest) and at the Department
of Geography web site (http://www.geog.ukans.edu/).
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Dr. Mark Jakubauskas
Research Assistant Professor, Kansas Applied Remote Sensing (KARS) Program
2291 Irving Hill Road - Nichols Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-2969
Phone: (785) 864-7316
Fax: (785) 864-0392
email: mjakub@eagle.cc.ukans.edu
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