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Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 12:36:03 -0500
From: Boris Zeide
Subject: GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN BIOMETRICS
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN BIOMETRICS
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The School of Forest Resources (SFR), University of Arkansas, Monticello
offers a graduate assistantship in forest biometrics available for M.S.
candidates who plan to enroll in graduate school in the fall of 1998.
This assistantship is half-time and carries a stipend of US$11,000 per
year plus tuition.
Entrance requirements:
- undergraduate degree with a strong quantitative emphasis and interest
in ecological applications;
- a grade-point average above 2.7 (A=4.0) on all course work; or
- a grade-point average above 3.0 on the last 60 hours of course work;
- acceptance by the SFR Dean and major professor.
Our School is located deep in the southern pine forest. We have a long
tradition of productive research in forest biometrics, currently led by
Dr. Boris Zeide. The successful candidate will be involved in analysis
of long-term measurements and modeling growth of loblolly pine stands.
For additional information contact:
Dean Bob Blackmon, P.O. Box 3468, Monticello, AR 71656.
870-460-1052, E-mail: BLACKMON@UAMONT.EDU
(http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/index.htmpenguin.html)
or Dr. Boris Zeide
870-460-1648, E-mail: ZEIDE@UAMONT.EDU
(http://www.uamont.edu/~zeidefr/index.htmpenguin.html
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Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 20:04:07 GMT
From: Una Smith
Subject: Re: ecology career questions
There are TWO educational paths beyond college in ecology/environmental
studies/resource management. Graduate school (that is, getting an MS
or PhD) has been discussed at length. Don't ignore professional degree
programs. These offer coursework and training in the types of applied
research that will give you commercial job skills.
The downside? Most of these professional degree programs offer little
or no financial aid, so you may need to borrow a lot of money or find
an employer that is willing to finance your education. Also, they do
not train you to be a scientist. On the plus side, graduates of these
programs tend to earn more than most scientists do.
Here at Yale, you can get a PhD in ecology either in the Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (a department of the Graduate School),
or in the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. You can get a
professional degree in this field only from latter.
--
Una Smith Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Yale University
una.smith@yale.edu New Haven, CT 06520-8106
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Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 13:31:18 +0100
From: Kedwards Tim TJ
Subject: Opportunity : Post-Doc. Population Dynamics & Ecological Modelling
**** Opportunity: Post Doctoral Research Scientist in Population Dynamics &
Ecological Modelling ****
2 year contract. 20,000-22,000 STG
ZENECA is synonymous with innovation. At our Jealott's Hill Research Station,
we are applying our knowledge and skills to develop advanced crop protection
solutions which are trusted by farmers all over the world. We operate in a
culture which encourages people to be bold and imaginative and believe that
valuing individuals with different backgrounds and experience will lead to
improved business performance. We now have the following opportunity for a
highly motivated, imaginative and skilled professional:
The Job: Population dynamics is a core discipline in ecology. The
successful incorporation of population dynamics into Zeneca's risk assessment
models will increase our understanding of the underlying ecological processes
and implications of agrochemical impacts on non-target populations.
The work will involve the development of both aquatic and terrestrial
population models which will be used to help resolve pressing environmental
issues. In order to do this effectively corroboration with scientists from a
range of disciplines will be required. The successful candidate will work
closely with Zeneca's experts in Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecotoxicology,
Environmental Fate, Mathematical Modelling and Risk Assessment.
Necessary Qualifications, skills and experience to be successful:-
Good first degree with a strong mathematical component preferably combined
with experience, or interest, in biological processes.
Completed (or about to complete) PhD in relevant aspects of population
biology or related research which demonstrates their ability to collect &
analyse biological data efficiently leading to construction and validation of
population models.
Some specialist knowledge of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems
Programming experience in C, C++ or Visual Basic would be an advantage
Numerate with strong analytical skills
Good communication & inter-personal skills and able to work in a team
environment
Ideal Qualities to be Successful:-
Knowledge/experience of the methods used in structured population models
Enthusiastic team player
Location: The successful applicant will work within the Ecological Risk
Assessment Section at ZENECA Agrochemicals Research Station at Jealott's Hill,
Berkshire, U.K.
Please apply preferably via email (quoting reference ESD 15) with full CV and
covering letter to Caroline Lambert, Human Resources, Zeneca Agrochemicals,
Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 6YX.
Email address:- Caroline.Lambert@aguk.zenca.com
The closing date for this position is 5 June 1998
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