Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 12:30:29 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye"
Subject: Job: research associate/postdoc plant ecologist
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow
Plant Ecologist
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University
announces the availability of a Research Associate position for a plant
ecologist. The successful candidates will study long-term changes in plant
community composition on shrub-dominated landscapes in Colorado. Studies
will involve extensive fieldwork throughout the state.
Research associate will design and conduct sampling regimes at 40 historic
exclosures. The successful candidate will lead field crews and will
participate in measurements; compile data and assure its quality; conduct
statistical analyses; and will prepare publications and
reports. Deliverables include publications in ecological journal as well
as oral and written presentations to managers.
Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in biology, botany, ecology
or a related field. Ability to identify plants found at mid-elevations in
the Rocky Mountains is essential. Experience with botanical sampling in
the field is required. The successful candidate will have excellent
communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to relate changes in
plant communities to ecology of native ungulates is desirable. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in the management,
statistical analysis and synthesis of vegetation data. Skills with
palm-top computers, and software programs such as MS Access, SYSTAT, Excel,
and SAS are preferred.
Salary: $36,000/12 months plus excellent benefits. Application deadline is
September 15, 1999. Position will start as soon as possible after
selection is made.
For additional information, contact Tom Hobbs, 970-491-5738,
nthobbs@nrel.colostate.edu.
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information for 3
references to:
Arlene Boaman
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran
status or disability, or handicap. The University complies with the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of
the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's
Readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,
as amended, American Disabilities Act of 1990, and all civil rights laws of
the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment and
admission shall be extended to all persons and the University shall promote
equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing
affirmative action program. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in
101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in
meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women,
and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so
identify themselves.
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Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:20:25 -0600
From: "David W. Inouye"
Subject: Job: research associate/postdoc modeler, NREL
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow
MODELER
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University
announces the availability of two Research Associate positions in ecosystem
modeling and spatial analysis. The successful candidates will contribute
to interdisciplinary studies of effects of modifications of ecosystems on
ungulate populations in the Rocky Mountains. One study will conduct an
integrated assessment of the effects of changes in climate and land-use on
Rocky Mountain National Park and its gateway community, Estes Park. A
companion project will examine the role of long-term changes in land-cover
on declines in the abundance of mule deer populations in western Colorado.
Research associates will adapt and modify the SAVANNA ecosystem model to
specific landscapes in Colorado by developing geographic information
systems and by populating parameter databases. They will carefully verify
the model and will conduct simulation experiments. Successful candidates
will work closely with other scientists including terrestrial and aquatic
ecologists, economists, and geographers. Deliverables include publications
in ecological journals as well as oral and written presentations to
stakeholders.
Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in biology, zoology, ecology,
wildlife biology, natural resources, geography, forestry, or a related
field. Experience in development and use of large simulation models
including knowledge of C/C++ or Fortran-90 is necessary. Expertise in
spatial statistics and geographic information systems (particularly use of
GRID and/or Spatial Analyst) is desirable, but candidates willing to learn
these skills rapidly may apply. The successful candidate will have
excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Salary: $36,000/12 months plus excellent benefits. Application deadline is
September 15, 1999. Position will start as soon as possible after
selection is made.
For additional information, contact Tom Hobbs, 970-491-5738,
nthobbs@nrel.colostate.edu.
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information for 3
references to:
Arlene Boaman
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1499
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran
status or disability, or handicap. The University complies with the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of
the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's
Readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,
as amended, American Disabilities Act of 1990, and all civil rights laws of
the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment and
admission shall be extended to all persons and the University shall promote
equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing
affirmative action program. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in
101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in
meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women,
and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so
identify themselves.
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Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 17:06:37 EDT
From: C
Subject: INTERNET NEWSBRIEF: HERBICIDE/PESTICIDE INTERNET SITES - July 9, 1999
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