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There are 20 messages totalling 1403 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Homerange estimators
2. Emory Grad Program in Pop Biol Ecol Evol
3. Research Register of Projects on Environment, Health and Sustainability
4. Wetland Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral Position
5. GIS Tech Position available at Point Reyes National Seashore
6. Monitoring human traffic/effects
7. diets of ring-necked ducks
8. Turbidity and chlorophyll sensors
9. Amphibian Field Research
10. Database Manage Position announcement (Burlington, VT)
11. RCW Job Announcment
12. Stats question about technician bias
13. Information on small mammal ecology
14. Ecology Field Technician Openings
15. Fw: New Publication- Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning
id::75072
16. BRAZIL
17. POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC MODELING
18. Job Announcement
19. Technician in aquatic ecology/population biology
20. gw: U.N. Says Global Temps May Exceed Past Predictions
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:31:26 +1100
From: AndySharp <wobbly@FAN.NET.AU>
Subject: Homerange estimators
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a little advice and input on the choice of homerange
estimators.
I have radio tracking data on yellow-footed rock-wallabies (central
Australia) that were collected over a period of 4 nights per season, for
6 seasons. I have used the kernel method (with least squares cross
validation) to calculate range size, as this seems to be the most
accurate method currently available.
However, I also want to look at range fidelity between nights and
between seasons, by calculating range overlaps. My question
is..........would a homerange estimator that produces a relative measure
of range size (eg. bivariate normal ellipses) be more suitable for the
overlap analysis?
Any comments, or possible references, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Andy Sharp.
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Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:47:35 -0500
From: John Logsdon <jlogsdon@BIOLOGY.EMORY.EDU>
Subject: Emory Grad Program in Pop Biol Ecol Evol
Dear Colleagues:
This hardly understated (but accurate) message is to let you know that the
graduate program in Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution (PBEE) at
Emory University is now considering applications for its sixth class to
enter in the fall of 2001.
Do you know of, or are yourself, an ambitious and able student looking for =
a
superb graduate program in population biology, ecology and evolutionary
biology? If so, the hardly cryptic (but sincere) purpose of this message is
to encourage you provide this information to your top students or to submit
an application yourself to our program.
Although the "official" application deadline is January 20 (last weekend),
don't fret. We are able to consider candidates until at least the end of
January.=20
If you were/are thinking about applying, but are hesitating - DON'T. Just
send an email soon alerting us to your intentions (a reply to this one is
OK). In early February we will choose the best candidates to bring to
Atlanta for interviews, March 22-25, 2001.
Here's some information to encourage you (or your best students) to conside=
r
joining us in Atlanta:
While the PBEE graduate program covers a number of areas of population
biology, ecology and evolution, particular emphasis is given to those in
which we believe we can offer the best doctoral training in the United
States, if not the Universe. Most prominent of these areas of emphasis are
the population biology, ecology and evolutionary biology of microorganisms
(including protists, organelles and viruses) and infectious disease, and th=
e
evolution of behavior.
The Emory University based faculty of the PBEE program includes members of
the Departments of Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, Environmental Studies
and Psychology, as well as faculty in the School of Public Health and
Medical School. The PBEE faculty also includes investigators at the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC (immediately next door)=
,
and the Yerkes Primate Center (a hop skip and jump away).
PBEE is part of the Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences: student=
s
accepted to this, or other Division, programs are normally guaranteed at
least three years of support with a reasonable, if not opulent, stipend,
currently $18,500 per year, and a full tuition waiver.
Emory is located in posh section of Atlanta, about five miles from downtown
and less distant from Midtown, Virginia Highlands, Buckhead and other
happening places. For those who don't know and/or have northern prejudices
(and, until a year ago, I was one of those people), Atlanta is a beautifull=
y
wooded and wonderfully cosmopolitan and liberal city. It is located in the
piedmont of the Appalachian Mountains (about two hours from the high
Appalachians) and five hours from either the Atlantic or Gulf coasts.
The official web site of the PBEE program,
<http://www.biomed.emory.edu/PBEE/>
is somewhat out of date, but it gives the major flavor of what we're about.
Application forms to the PBEE program and more information about the
mechanics of applying can be obtained online at
<http://www.biomed.emory.edu/Admissions/>
Candidates from the United States can obtain application forms as PDF files
or can even apply on-line. If you want additional information about the
PBEE program or specific areas of focus, you are most welcome to write or
phone me (jlogsdon@biology.emory.edu) or to write any of the PBEE faculty
(their e-mail addresses can be obtained from the official PBEE web site).
Thanks for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
John Logsdon=20
(with verbiage and inspiration borrowed liberally from Bruce Levin)
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Assistant Professor 404 727-9516 office
Department of Biology 404 727-6492 lab
Emory University 404 727-2880 FAX
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Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 21:44:01 +0100
From: "Prof. Walter Leal Filho" <leal@TU-HARBURG.DE>
Subject: Research Register of Projects on Environment, Health and Sustainabi
ity
Dear Colleagues,
The Internet Research Register (IRR) on projects focusing on the
environment, environmental health
and sustainability is growing strong and is now being expanded.
Researchers and practitioners are
warmly invited to submit their research, which is helpful to career
development since:
i. it identifies oneself and his/her research, for the public record;
ii. it makes information on your research available to the wide
community, whilst it is underway; including links
to related conference papers or published works;
iii. it allows you to update that information at any time during the
project/research life cycle.
Interested colleagues are invited to visit the research register Web
Site at:
http://www.mcbup.com/research_registers/emh.asp
Simply click on the 'add research' field at the top of the Welcome page
and complete the form. To save time the project summary can be cut and
pasted directly
into the appropriate field. You will receive an email acknowledgement of
your registration once it
has been checked and entered into the public domain
>From all entries made until the 30th January, a draw will be made for
one free subscription
of the "International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education" or
"Environmental Management
and Health", among others. Send an email to Jenny Pickles at
jpickles@mcb.co.uk to
enter for the prize draw, and receive your password for FREE (Message
field EMH research register)
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 08:30:49 -0500
From: Len Scinto <scintol@FIU.EDU>
Subject: Wetland Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral Position
Wetland Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral Position at The Southeast Environmental
Research Center at Florida International University is seeking a
postdoctoral associate to assist in conducting biogeochemical research in
the Florida Everglades. This position is available immediately. Applicant
will be responsible for conducting research into the cycling of C, P, and N
between soil, water, and biota of Everglades marshes. Research primarily is
focused on P movement and sequestration in periphyton mats and surficial
soil. Microbial loop dynamics especially regarding metabolic coupling in
periphyton and nutrient regeneration from organic matter are important
research areas. The applicant will be involved in several multidisciplinary
studies evaluating the effects of phosphorus and hydrology on the
Everglades. Applicant should have an earned PhD in environmental
chemistry, biology, soil/water science or a related field. Candidates with
expertise in wetlands and biogeochemistry are particularly sought.
Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2000 or until the position is
filled. Applicants should send application letter, CV, and three letters of
reference to Dr. Leonard J. Scinto, Southeast Environmental Research Center,
Florida International University, University Park, Miami, FL 33199; email:
scintol@fiu.edu; telephone: 305-348-1965.
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 08:45:12 -0500
From: Dave Schirokauer <Dave_Schirokauer@NPS.GOV>
Subject: GIS Tech Position available at Point Reyes National Seashore
Please pass on / post
The Resources Management Division at Point Reyes National Seashore is curren
ly
seeking applications for a GS-5 ($ 11.78 per hour) GIS Tech Position.
Applications must be postmarked by 2/7/01.
This is a great entry level position for someone interested in GIS, the Nati
nal
Park Service, and a very active resources management and restoration program
The position is full-time, temporary (up to one year) and does not include
benefits, but may include government housing. Point Reyes N.S. is a great pl
ce
to live and work with over 150 miles of hiking trails, and wilderness beache
.
It is also one of the world's hot spots of bio-diversity.
Details on the duties and how to apply are available at:
www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/IQ9359.htm
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:56:28 -0800
From: "William R. Porter" <wporter@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Monitoring human traffic/effects
Thanks to all who replied to this thread with their great suggestions!
The replies, in some cases condensed slightly, are listed below
(following the original message).
At 01:59 PM 1/8/2001 -0800, I wrote:
>We are looking for some tips for monitoring human traffic on impromptu
>mountain-bike trails and on the dirt roads in a local 3500-acre park
>near our town. The park is supposed to be a 'mitigation bank' against
>local development, thus is supposedly a wildlife area/preserve, though
>it obviously suffers from lots of traffic of hikers, mountain bikers,
>equestrians, and the occasional vehicle. All of these are supposed to
>stay on the roads, but there is a problem with the bikers going
>off-trail, and cutting their own trails downhill though the chaparral.
>>Any technologic or low-tech tips for counting traffic, especially on
>small trails (6"-2' wide) that anybody has used or heard of will be
much appreciated! This relates to a research proposal having to do with
>habitat fragmentation effects.
>
>Thanks
The replies of counting techniques (with the senders indicated in
parentheses following the sender's message):
1.
I don't know if this will help, but I once saw a low-tech
animal monitoring project that used wet clay to monitor
animal traffic along a fence. They were monitoring it
frequently and so could keep the clay wet and refreshed.
They counted the number of sets of footprints in the clay.
Depending on how heavy your biker traffic is, something
like that could work. Maybe chalk would be an alternative.
You could always take advantage of natural events like
storms and natural silty or clayey spots in the trail to
count tracks. Although there are some responsible mountain
bikers who won't bike on muddy trails because that's when
most erosion occurs.
Also, many mountain bike tires have directional tread so you
might be able to find tracks due to round trips if you
looked carefully. I'm just speculating here, but as a
mountain biker I have a few insights. If you can, I'd hook
up with a mountain biker (we're not evil) and get the lay of
the land from his or her perspective. Try asking at the
nearest shop that sells mountain bikes. There are
typically at least some set routes (directional loops) that
develop because some hills are better to go up (or down)
than others.
(Lisa Wainger <wainger@cbl.umces.edu>)
2.
We used a really low tech method once to get a
relative measure of traffic. We put toothpicks in the
ground, sticking up, and periodically counted how many
were broken or misplaced. It clearly distinguished the
trails, the near trails where folks sometimes went and
the places where nobody walked.
(Daniel Taub <d_taub@yahoo.com>)
3.
Several possibilities come to mind for remote recording of Mt bikes. A
simple IR triggered camera could be set-up at trail heads to photograph
bikers. This may present some privacy issues, but I presume it is
public property so legal considerations would be moot. Alternatively,
and more technically, simple IR or sonic motion sensors could be adapted
to count any body passing a given point. This would not discern between
bikers and any other moving body. If 2 sensors were linked by a
datalogger (i.e. CR10) the difference between the firing of the first
and second sensors could be used to count only those bodies moving at a
determined speed and direction. These IR sensors are very cheap
($15-20) and can easily be adapted by bypasing ciruit to built-in alarm
speaker for use as trigger output. Of course the camera could also be
triggered to confirm the presence of a Mt Biker or sunning deer.
Here is an example of an commercial IR sensor alarm:
http://nservices.com/motion.htm
( "David M. Bryant" <dmbryant@cisunix.unh.edu>)
4.
In Northern Illinois I have seen monitoring devices in Forest Preserves
for mountain bikes. They used air pressure activated counters, like
those
used to count cars on a road. The hose could be spread across a good
distance to catch more than one trail.
( "Aaron Turner" <a-turner2@neiu.edu>)
5.
It seems to me that you can order infrared game counters out of any
hunting magazine such as Cabela's for $150 or so. These are designed to
count deer walking down trails and will also record the time of day.
( Brian Moser <Brian.Moser@potlatchcorp.com>)
6.
I have seen a number of different types of monitoring equipment
(automatic cameras, etc) in the hunting supply catalogues that are used
to
determine deer movement (read trophy bucks). Some of these devices may
work for you. Try catalogue/websites for Cabela's or other hunting
suppliers.
( Greg Houseman <housema3@MSU.EDU>)
7.
This problem of monitoring people on bikes (bicycles) has been addressed
by the US Army because that was a principal means of movement by the
Viet
Cong. The most effective was a tiny box fitted with a microphone very
sensitive to ultrasonic frequencies. Inside the box was a blood sucking
insect like a bed bug which was able to detect people at a distance.
These were placed along trails used by the VC. When they came by on
their bikes the insects would screech and jump at the walls of the box
in the direction of the humans. The microphones would trigger an alert
on a radio frequency which could then be monitored at a remote location
from which artillery or air strikes could be called. The entire
monitoring network could be adapted to civilian use by eliminating the
ordnance which would also reduce the expense. So the question is not can
it be done but how much does he want to spend.
(From: Bleil, David
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 9:45 AM
To: Weber, Theodore
Subject: RE: Monitoring human traffic/effects)
8.
Regarding a good technique for monitoring trails - there are a number of
supermarket style items on the market that land managers use for this
very type of work. I suggest you shoot Kim Fredericks an e-mail at
kfrederi@co..jefferson.co.us requesting info on where to get these
counters and which ones work well. Kim is a top notch land manager
around Denver, a good friend of IMBA, and someone who has definitely
purchased and used trail counters.
(Dan Vardamis - Advocacy Coordinator & IMBA Trail News Editor
International Mountain Bicycling Association
ph: (303)545-9011 x 101, FAX: (303)545-9026
e-mail: dan@imba.com website: http://www.imba.com)
9.
I have used data from beam-interruption counters on U.S. Forest
Service trails. But those don't discriminate between who/what passes
through the beam. The low-tech way is to post a person at trail
points of interest and count how many (and what kind of) users pass.
Your study area seems to have much in common with the Garden of the
Gods, a 1392-acre city park and National Natural Landmark in Colorado
Springs which receives 1.7 million visitors annually. The park has
become riddles with unofficial "social trails," and subsequent
vegetation trampling, erosion, soil loss, weed invasion, etc. The
Parks Dept. recently received a grant to study ways to reclaim and
restore the problem areas, and to study methods of educating and
controlling users to reduce trampling effects. You might find some
parallels to your case in the Garden of the Gods Restoration Report.
The person to contact is Kurt Schroeder; Park Maintenance, Trails and
Open Space Unit Manager; Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services; 1401 Recreation Way; Colorado Springs, CO. 80905-
1075. TEL 719-578-6934. You could find his email through the
Colorado Springs website.
(Dennis Schneider <dlschneider@pol.net>)
10.
I rarely respond to these postings but I thought I might be able to
provide you with some "useful" info. In the early 1980's I worked for
the
Forest Service of their office in Idaho Springs, CO. We set up a device
to measure trail use that sensed motion (I believe that you could even
adjust the intensity that would trigger the device to record) and it
counted how many people walked by a point. It was battery powered, was
small enough so that you couldn't see it easily and should work fine for
your purposes. This is the address of the office that I worked out of -
they may be able to help: CCRD Visitor Information Center
Post Office Box 3307
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-3000
(303) 567-3009 (TTY)
( "Eileen Carey" <ecarey@forestry.umn.edu>)
11.
In the Adirondacks, when I used to measure hiker use at various trail
heads, we constructed a plywood box with a pressure-activated switch
that
triggered an electronic tally counter. One large six volt battery would
last several
weeks. The trick was to locate the box (buried and covered with about
one inch of sand) in a narrow spot where people would have to step. The
plywood surface was flexible enough to activate the pressure switch when
stepped on, yet strong enough to hold up for several seasons. The
system was pretty accurate, as we determined by counting hikers and
checking the tally, but the accuracy was mostly tied to the box
placement.
(TLSParker@AOL.COM)
12.
John Thompson from the Preserve's research department forwarded your
request for info to me.In 98 we did a study of bicycle, pedestrian,
A.T.V., and horse use on several trails which were opened to various
levels of use.We constructed "traps" which were shallow trenches across
the footbed of the trail which were backfilled with a sand/clay mixture
which imprinted treads fairly well. An intern travelled to the traps
twice a week and raked them clear and logged data.Generally the traps
were invisible to users.This worked pretty well as a low-tech but labor
intensive way of tracking use. If you want more info on this you can
contact me with your snail mail and I could send you a hard copy of the
data and the interns' report.
Hank Alicandri
Director of Stewardship
Mohonk Preserve
POB 715
New Paltz, NY 1256-0715
(845) 255-0919
www.mohonkpreserve.org
(John Thompson <mpres@IDSI.NET>)
13.
I was essentially trying to get some preliminary info on human use in
general on some trails in corridors. I essentially had my assistant
visit and sit on human use trails all day and document the activity
there. We
had a questionnaire if folks decided to stop and talk to us. I also
used
camera traps (CamTrak) that took photos of any wildlife or human use on
specified trails to compliment my assistants work and these photos
"captured" some
bikers. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to look to closely at the
data so I don't know how well this all worked in terms of effort, but
the
cameras were safe and seemed to work fine. Most bikers were not
interested in
slowing down to chat. I saw the following on a list serve recently
however and you can check
with this fellow who is producing a mountain bike counter:
*****************
>Hi gang,
><clip>... the electronics design I do is in the context of human u
e
inventories/studies for cumulative effects assessments and land use
studies. I've designed a real slick off-highway vehicle counter, an
on-highway vehicle counter, people counter, and currently I'm working on
a mountain bike counter. Increasingly, much to my surprise, I make my
living studying how people rather than wildlife use natural
environments. I live in Canmore, Alberta...<clip>
>Jacob Herrero
>Tel: 403-678-1903
>Email: jake@stratalink.com
(Cheryl Chetkiewicz & Gleb Raygorodetsky <onca@powersurfr.com>)
Some mitigation measures were thrown in:
14.
Off-trail bikers (although I admit I was once one of them), and ATV's
more so, compact soil, destroy vegetation, perhaps alter local drainage
patterns, cause erosion, disturb wildlife, and cause other problems,
especially if
they create trails. Maybe you could do a capture-recapture study. Nets
would probably work, or traps baited with power bars. You could clip
their
ears to identify recaptures. :-)
(TWEBER@dnr.state.md.us)
15.
The brightly colored eartags used on cattle would be preferable in
that they are identifiable from a distance, particularly if color
combinations are used. The danger here is that it might result in
increased traffic as jealous contemporaries lined up at trapping
stations to get their tags.Thanks, Ted. Amusement is among the few
pleasures that older guys like me can reliably indulge in.
(Mike Marsh <swamp@WOLFENET.COM>)
16.
In Arizona the management agents (BLM, FS, etc) put large rocks across
roads and trailheads that are closed.
("Ana Novak-Goodman" <ANOVAKGO@coco.cc.az.us>)
Thanks again, everyone.
Bill Porter
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:18:11 -0500
From: Peter Schulze <pschulze@AUSTINC.EDU>
Subject: diets of ring-necked ducks
If there is an ECOLOG member who happens to study the foraging of
ring-necked ducks, perhaps you can guess what they might be eating in the
situation described below.
Ring-necked ducks have been foraging daily in a little pond that I use in
my aquatic ecology class.
The most abundant vascular plant in the pond is white water lily (Nymphaea
odorata). In recent years Najas, Chara, and Potomogeton have been dominant
in the pond, but their growth was less impressive during the past year.
The ducks often forage in the vicinity of the water lilies, but also forage
in deeper water. They don't seem to be taking the old leaves that grew
during the summer and fall. In past years I have seen purple water lily
leaves at the surface during fall/winter, but not this year. I wonder
whether the ducks may be eating newly-emerging water lily leaves.
Several years ago I introduced Vallisneria, but it seems to have failed to
persist, perhaps due to shading by water lilies or turtle foraging. The
pond is only about 1/2 hectare but has dozens of red-eared pond sliders.
I've checked the usual guidebooks and the web, but haven't found specific
information.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Peter Schulze, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Director, Center for Environmental Studies
Austin College
Sherman, TX 75090 USA
Voice 903/813-2284
Fax 903/813-2420
pschulze@austinc.edu
http://artemis.austinc.edu/acad/bio/pschulze/schulze.htm
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:28:17 -0500
From: Peter Schulze <pschulze@AUSTINC.EDU>
Subject: Turbidity and chlorophyll sensors
I am planning to replace an aging multi-parameter water quality sensor and
am considering YSI and Hydrolab models. For my application I need to
include a turbidity sensor and would therefore appreciate any feedback
regarding the YSI "wiped" sensor and the Hydrolab "shuttered" sensor.
I would also be interested in any insights regarding the performance of YSI
and Hydrolab chlorophyll sensors, particularly in circumstances
characterized by significant quantities of suspended materials (e.g.
turbidity of 20-50 NTU).
Thanks very much,
Peter Schulze, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Director, Center for Environmental Studies
Austin College
Sherman, TX 75090 USA
Voice 903/813-2284
Fax 903/813-2420
pschulze@austinc.edu
http://artemis.austinc.edu/acad/bio/pschulze/schulze.htm
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:53:10 -0800
From: Cindy Hitchcock <cynthiah@UNR.NEVADA.EDU>
Subject: Amphibian Field Research
Several positions are available in amphibian field research (possibly
two paid positions and some volunteers are needed) from March through
August 2001. At least a one-month commitment is preferred for
volunteers.
The best candidates will have experience with amphibians and/or work in
the field. Also, experience with GPS and topographic maps would be
good. However, persons without this experience also will be considered,
particularly those people who have enthusiasm for working with
amphibians. Applicants will gain field experience and learn research
techniques associated with each project. Applicants must have a valid US
driver=92s license and must supply their own food and camping/hiking
equipment.
Project #1: This project is located in southwestern Nevada working on
the endemic Amargosa toad (Bufo nelsoni). Planned project activities
will include surgical implantation of transmitters, radio-telemetry,
mechanical trailing, PIT-tagging, habitat mapping. We may also continue
a study of oviposition sites, if time permits. Applicant should be
comfortable staying in tents and/or meager housing and may endure hot
days and cold nights. A vehicle for personal use is recommended though
not necessary.
Project #2: This project will involve a statewide survey of the northern
leopard frog (Rana pipiens) in Nevada to assess their current
distribution and status in the state. Planned project duties include
searching historical and random wetland locations, habitat assessment of
desert riparian areas, weighing, measuring and marking frogs. Applicant
should be comfortable camping (in tents) and must be in good physical
condition. Many survey areas are remote and there will be substantial
hiking in hot dry weather along lakeshores and river banks. Some
waterways may be searched via kayak.
Applicants should provide a brief resume or CV with three references
asap. Application deadline, March 1, 2001.
Send information to:
Cindy Hitchcock and Denise Jones
University of Nevada, Reno
BRRC / 314
Reno, NV 89557
Or electronically to:
Cindy Hitchcock
Cynthiah@unr.nevada.edu
(for the leopard frog project)
Denise Jones
Djones@biodiversity.unr.edu
(for the Amargosa toad project)
Please feel free to contact us at the above email addresses if you have
any questions or concerns regarding these positions.
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 11:13:10 -0500
From: Linda Pardo/NE/USDAFS <lpardo@FS.FED.US>
Subject: Database Manage Position announcement (Burlington, VT)
Database Manager for Forest Sensitivity Mapping Project for New England and
Eastern Canada. Job responsibilities will include assembling data from
across the region, developing database structure and data handling
procedures, working with model of forest sensitivity to acidic deposition
(N and S).
This position requires an independent, motivated individual and could be
expanded into a post-doc position. In addition to strong data management
and computer skills, background in the following areas will be helpful:
ecosystem responses to acidic deposition, nutrient cycling, modelling.
Start Date: March 2001. Salary mid 20s to mid 30s depending on experience.
For application information, please contact: Linda Pardo, Ph.D., USDA
Forest Service, PO Box 968, Burlington, VT 05402, lpardo@fs.fed.us, (802)
951-6771 x1330.
*****************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS!
Linda H. Pardo
USDA Forest Service
Mailing address: PO Box 968, Burlington,VT 05402
Shipping address: 705 Spear St S. Burlington, VT 05403
ph: (802) 951-6771 x1330 fax: (802) 951-6368
e-mail: lpardo@fs.fed.us
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:37:43 -0500
From: Nancy E Jordan <njordan@CLEMSON.EDU>
Subject: RCW Job Announcment
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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST INTERNS (2) to assist with Red-cockaded Woodpecker
hatchability study on a private plantation near St. George,
SC. Technicians will assist in banding adults and nestling Red-cockaded
Woodpeckers, monitor nesting and survival of the birds. Two positions are
available: (1) Position no. 7255 from April 1, 2001-May 31, 2001and (2)
Position no. 7256 April 1, 2001-July 31, 2001. Housing and field vehicle
will be provided. Pay is $1,250 per month ($7.81/hr for 40 hour work
week). Applicant must possess a high school diploma, 1 year of experience
in a wildlife-related field and a valid driver's license. Preferred
applicants will have a bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field,
previous banding experience and experience with Swedish climbing
ladders. Applicant should be able to withstand ticks, chiggers, hot, humid
conditions and be able to work independently and with others. TO APPLY:
Download employment application from www.state.sc.us/jobs/application.
Email or fax application and resume to Clemson University Human Resources
along with cover letter stating job title and position number to
Hrjob@clemson.edu. Document has to be in Word to email. Fax number for
Clemson University Human Resources is (864)656-1334. For additional
information , contact Nancy Jordan, Graduate Research Assistant, G27
Lehotsky Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, (864)656-0168,
njordan@clemson.edu. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
HUMAN RESOURCES HAS YOUR APPLICATION ON FILE. Closing date for
applications is February 23, 2001. Clemson University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Nancy E. Jordan
Graduate Research Assistant
Clemson University
Dept. of Aquaculture, Fisheries & Wildlife
G08 Lehotsky Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
(864)656-0168
njordan@clemson.edu
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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST INTERNS (2) to assist with Red-cockaded Woodpecker
hatchability study on a private plantation near St. George, SC.
Technicians will assist in banding adults and nestling Red-cockaded
Woodpeckers, monitor nesting and survival of the birds. Two
positions are available: (1)<u> Position no. 7255</u> from April
1,
2001-May 31, 2001and (2)<u> Position no. 7256</u> April 1,
2001-July 31, 2001. Housing and field vehicle will be
provided. Pay is $1,250 per month ($7.81/hr for 40 hour work
week). Applicant must possess a high school diploma, 1 year of
experience in a wildlife-related field and a valid driver=92s
license. Preferred applicants will have a bachelor=92s degree in
wildlife or related field, previous banding experience and experience
with Swedish climbing ladders. Applicant should be able to
withstand ticks, chiggers, hot, humid conditions and be able to work
independently and with others. TO APPLY: Download employment
application from
<a href=3D"http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/application" eudora=3D"autourl">
<font=
color=3D"#0000FF"><u>www.state.sc.us/jobs/application</a><
/font></u>.
Email or fax application and resume to Clemson University Human Resources
along with cover letter stating job title and <u>position number</u>
to
Hrjob@clemson.edu. Document has to be in Word to email. Fax
number for Clemson University Human Resources is (864)656-1334. For
additional information , contact Nancy Jordan, Graduate Research
Assistant, G27 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
29634, (864)656-0168,
<font color=3D"#0000FF"><u>njordan@clemson.edu</font></
>. <b>YOU
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS CLEMSON UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES HAS YOUR
<u>APPLICATION</u> ON FILE.</b> Closing date for app
ications is
February 23, 2001. Clemson University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. <br>
<br>
<div>Nancy E. Jordan</div>
<div>Graduate Research Assistant</div>
<div>Clemson University </div>
<div>Dept. of Aquaculture, Fisheries & Wildlife</div>
<div>G08 Lehotsky Hall</div>
<div>Clemson, SC 29634</div>
<div>(864)656-0168</div>
njordan@clemson.edu
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:55:44 -0500
From: Brandon T Herbert <bherb001@ODU.EDU>
Subject: Stats question about technician bias
Ecologgers,
Suppose you are conducting a long-term experiment which is long enough to
require multiple technicians to succeed one another in data collection. Is
there a way to determine the error introduced by technician bias? If so,
can long-term data be corrected for this error so that the true treatment
effect can be more accurately observed?
Thanks for any input.
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:22:31 +1300
From: Grant Blackwell <G.L.Blackwell@MASSEY.AC.NZ>
Subject: Information on small mammal ecology
Hi folks
I have recently completed my doctoral studies, investigating introduced
rodent and mustelid predator population dynamics in native forest in New
Zealand. I am currently looking for employment in this field (largely
post-doctoral positions or governmental research agencies), but I am not
coming across much (or looking in the wrong places!). Thus, I am trying to
track down information and contacts pertaining to small mammal population
ecology and conservation.
If anyone has any usefully ideas or contacts, or knows of any small-mammal
focussed mailing lists, they would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Grant
Dr Grant Blackwell
Institute of Natural Resources - Ecology Group
Massey University
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Ph: 06 350 5799 ext 7797
E-mail: G.L.Blackwell@massey.ac.nz
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:31:43 -0700
From: David Branson <DBranson@SIDNEY.ARS.USDA.GOV>
Subject: Ecology Field Technician Openings
Ecology Field Technician Openings=20
The grasshopper research program of the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultur=
al Research Laboratory located in Sidney, Montana has several temporary =
full-time biological field technician positions available:
A. 7 month position. Mid-May to mid-December (somewhat flexible). =
$9-10/hr.
B. Seasonal summer positions lasting 3 months. $7.50-9/hr.
Both positions will work on research projects examining grasshopper =
ecology, interactions between grazing management and grasshopper outbreaks,=
and how grasshopper herbivory affects rangeland vegetation and nutrient =
cycling. =20
See www.sidney.ars.usda.gov/scientists/dbranson/ for more research =
information.
Job Duties: Collecting experimental and field data. Censusing grasshopper=
densities, collecting and sorting rangeland grasshoppers, clipping =
vegetation plots, collecting vegetation composition data, constructing =
insect cages, recording ecological data from field plots. Collect and =
sort plant and soil samples. Work will be accomplished as a team or as =
individuals and will require overnight travel.
Qualifications: Bachelor's or upper level undergraduate majoring in =
Biology or related field preferred. Knowledge of entomology, ecology, =
rangeland management, or identification of rangeland plants desirable, but =
not necessary. Willingness and physical ability to work long hours at =
remote locations in adverse field conditions while maintaining a positive =
attitude. Must be tolerant of repetitive work, capable of working =
independently, and follow instructions well. Must have valid driver's =
license. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination=
in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national =
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual =
orientation, and marital or family status.
Send cover letter addressing your qualifications, dates available to work, =
and your interest in the position along with resume, copy of transcripts, =
and a list of three references (including name, title, address, phone =
number, and e-mail address) to:=20
Sarah Bucklin-Comiskey
USDA-ARS
1500 N. Central Ave.
Sidney, MT 59270
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all =
positions are filled. Direct questions to: scomiskey@sidney.ars.usda.gov
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:32:11 -0500
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: New Publication- Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning
id::75072
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Honachefskjy" <whonachefsky@sprintmail.com>
Subject: New Publication- Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning
id::75072
| The publication has received worldwide accolades for its innovative
ideas including ecology based land use in the municipal/ comprehensive
master plan
|
| Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning
| by William B Honachefsky P.P, P.L.S, Q.E.P (for immediate release)
| (CRC PRESS/LEWIS PUB 2000) ISBN 156704065
|
| Contact: CRC Press/ Lewis Publishers
| New York, Boca Raton, London 1-800-272-7737
|
| CRC Press:
| http://www.crcpress.com/us/product.asp?sku=L1406&dept%5Fid=1
|
| Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1566704065/qid=964529931/sr=1-18/
t/00
|
| Barnes and Noble:
http://shop.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=2MQ67YQ
9HR&mscssid=QVADP2WBGTRC8MQD8DN8W00EBN8515X8&isbn=1566704065
|
| Ed Hunt, Editor, Tidepool Books
|
| "Ignore the Academic title, and you'll find a useful, well-written,
and well
| illustrated book packed with the latest thinking on land use
management,
| written in non- condescending, but easy to understand terms and
puncuated
| with anecdotes from the author's 30 year career as an environmental
| scientist, investigator, and a professional planner. Yet, it is also
a rare
| thing - a reference book accessible to the average citizen, that is
likely
| to spark new ways of thinking for professional planners and civil
engineers"
|
| Professional Planner and Environmental Scientist, William B
Honachefsky ,
| has written an innovative publication on land use planning which is
being
| used in many universities and municipalities worldwide. The
publication is entitled, Ecologically Based Municipal Land Use Planning.
The publication has received interest from the United Nations Habitat
and United Nations Development Programme and numerous national and
international associations and organizations, numerous elected
officials, and academia. Also, many State Planning Commissions are using
the publication. Mr. Honachefsky has been honored by the New Jersey
Planning Officials for this publication.
|
| Communities and citizens nationwide remain frustrated by their
inability to
| halt the disturbing pattern of land development leapfrogging across
the
| national landscape creating an ecologically destructive, unsustainable
and
| aesthetically unappealing pattern of land use. The solution to this
dilemma
| will not be found in the promulgation of more state and federal laws,
rules,
| and regulations, but in the communities themselves and in the way they
| construct their Municipal Master Plans.
|
| William Honachefsky's new book, entitled, "Ecologically Based
Municipal Land
| Use Planning", will revolutionize the way American communities plan
their
| land use. Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience, including the
| investigation of thousands of cases of environmental abuse,
Honachefsky
| presents a powerful combination of strategies that:
|
| 1. Help restore the Municipal Master Plan to its rightful place of
| dominance over zoning;
|
| 2. Incorporate 30 years of scientific research and a host of new and
unique
| "ecological indicators" with which a community can finally assess the
health
| of the natural resources that help sustain it;
|
| 3. Apply GIS to problem solving;
|
| 4. Make preservation of the community's "ecological infrastructure"
the
| paramount priority of the Municipal Master Plan.
|
| This book is about the empowerment of regular citizens and the
crafting of
| Scientifically based local land use master plans that will withstand
even
| the most withering judicial scrutiny. No community in the United
States
| will, henceforth, ever be able to say that they did not have the tools
to
| stop land sprawl in its tracks. The question is, will they have the
courage
| to bring land use planning up to the standards needed for the 21st
century.
|
| "After 30 years in the business of "environmental protection",at the
federal, state and local levels and in private industry, I am absolutely
convinced that the greatest improvement(s) in our environmental
conditions will come about when we afford the nation's local land
planners greater opportunities to participate in the nation's
environmental protection strategies/agenda. Afterall, long before state
and federal environmental regulators arrive on scene, local land
planners will have been out there well ahead of them determining where
residential subdivisions, commercial buildings and industrial parks and
shopping malls will be placed and at what density and how much
impervious cover will be allowed. It is they who will be determining
where the roads to service all this new development will be placed as
well to what streams the new storm drainage systems and sanitary
treatment plants will discharge to and which potable water
supplies/aquifers will be utilized. By the time state and federal
regulators show up on scene the die will have already been cast.
Unfortunately most local land planners are, at present ill-prepared for
this enhanced role. Hence my new book. Strategies in the book are
designed to educate local land planners how to evaluate the "health" of
their community's "ecological infrastructure" using a wide variety of
environmental/ecological indicators (i.e. benthic macroinvertebrate
population health, fish IBI, deer density data, eutrophic conditions in
community lakes,percent impervious cover etc.). Once this data is
compiled the community, represented by policy and technical advisory
groups convene to decide what parts of their community's ecological
resources will not be sacrificed at any cost. Prevention is the key
word. Many other topics are included such as individual property rights
vs public trust resources, valuation of ecological systems,and erroneous
assumptions about environmental models"
|
| William B Honachefsky is also the author of Land Planners
Environmental Handbook published by Noyes Publishers in 1991.
|
|
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 11:33:33 -0500
From: Rosa Guedes <rguedes@SPARC.ECOLOGY.UGA.EDU>
Subject: BRAZIL
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> Study Abroad in Brazil
> The University of Georgia and Universidade Federal Rural de=20
> Pernambuco May 14 30, 2001
>CRSS (HORT) (ANTR) (ECOL) 4931/6931 Agriculture and Ecology in Tropical=
0
>America
> by Drs. Rosa Guedes, Robert Potter and Larry West
>Objectives
> Study tropical agroecosystem diversity in Northeast Brazil
> Examine differences between tropical and temperate ecosystems
> Gain insight about a different culture
>Course Description
>Students will examine differences between natural and agricultural=20
>ecosystems along a rainfall gradient from the high precipitation Brazili
n=
=20
>Atlantic Rainforest to the semi-arid interior of Northeast=20
>Brazil. Instructional material, discussions, and field exercises will=2
>help students understand the diverse environments and cultures.
>Field Trips
> Esta=E7=E3o Experimental de Itapirema
> Zona de Mata south
> Rainfall gradient from Recife to Petrolina
> Coastal ecosystems and aquiculture
>Security
>Brazil has a developing economy. US citizens traveling or in Brazil are
20
>advised to take common sense precautions. Student activities will be=20
>supervised by UGA staff and cooperating local Faculty when necessary.
>Visa
>A passport and visa are required. Brazilian visas must be obtained in=20
>advance. Immigration authorities will not allow entry into Brazil withou
=
=20
>a valid visa. Course fee includes visa fee, but students must have a=20
>passport valid for at least 6 months after entry date of May 14, 2001.
>Culture and Geography
>Brazil took a census in August 1996 which reported a population of=20
>157,079,573. The largest country in South America, Brazil shares common=
0
>boundaries with every South American country except Chile and=20
>Ecuador. Possessing large and well-developed agricultural, mining,=20
>manufacturing, and service sectors, Brazil's economy outweighs that of a
l=
=20
>other South American countries and is expanding its presence in world=20
>markets. GDP: purchasing power parity$1.0352 trillion (1998 est.) GDPrea
=
=20
>growth rate: 0.5% (1998) GDPper capita: purchasing power parity$6,100=20
>(1998 est.) GDPcomposition by sector: agriculture: 14% industry: 36%
>Participating Institutions
>In cooperation with The University of Georgia, The Federal Rural=20
>University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), will lead the in-country effort. Dr.=
0
>Rosa Guedes, Professor of Ecology at UFRPE and currently visiting facult
=
=20
>at the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at UGA, will be the main=20
>contact and will participate in the Study Abroad course.
>Approximate Cost
>$1,600 - $2,000
>Includes tuition, airfare, visa, fees for cultural events, in-country=20
>transportation, lodging (that includes breakfast), and instructional=20
>materials. Some meals, and personal expenses are in addition to the cour
e=
fee.
>For More Information
>Drs. Rosa Guedes or Larry West
>Department of Crop and Soil Science
>The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602
>Phone: (706) 542-0900 Fax: (706) 542-0914
>Emails: rguedes@sparc.ecology.uga.edu
> Lwest@arches.uga.edu
>OR:Dr. Robert Potter Institute of Ecology The University of Georgia
>Athens, GA 30602 Phone: 706) 542-2968Fax: (706) 542-6040
>Email: bpotter@sparc.ecology.uga.edu
>Web Site: http://www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html
Rosa Guedes http://home.att.net/~bpotter/index.html
Visiting Faculty at Crop and Soil Science University of Georgia
from UFRPE/Brazil FAX 706 5420914 phone 706 542 0911
www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html
Rosa Guedes http://home.att.net/~bpotter/index.html
Visiting Faculty at Crop and Soil Science University of Georgia
from UFRPE/Brazil FAX 706 5420914 phone 706 542 0911
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We</font>st<br>
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</b><font size=3D2> Study tropical agroecosystem diversity
n
Northeast Brazil<br>
</font> Examine differences between tropical and temperate
ecosystems<br>
Gain insight about a different culture<br>
<b>Course Description<br>
</b>Students will examine differences between natural and agricultural
ecosystems along a rainfall gradient from the high precipitation
Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest to the semi-arid interior of Northeast
Brazil. Instructional material, discussions, and field exercises
will help students understand the diverse environments and=20
cultures.<br>
<b>Field Trips<br>
</b> Esta=E7=E3o Experimental de Itapirema<br>
Zona de Mata south<br>
Rainfall gradient from Recife to Petrolina<br>
Coastal ecosystems and aquiculture<br>
<b>Security<br>
</b>Brazil has a developing economy. US citizens traveling or in
Brazil are advised to take common sense precautions. Student
activities will be supervised by UGA staff and cooperating local Faculty
when necessary.<br>
<b>Visa<br>
</b>A passport and visa are required. Brazilian visas must be obtained
in
advance. Immigration authorities will not allow entry into Brazil without
a valid visa. Course fee includes visa fee, but students must have
a passport valid for at least 6 months after entry date of May 14,
2001.<br>
<b>Culture and Geography<br>
</b>Brazil took a census in August 1996 which reported a population of
157,079,573. The largest country in South America, Brazil shares common
boundaries with every South American country except Chile and
Ecuador. Possessing large and well-developed agricultural, mining,
manufacturing, and service sectors, Brazil's economy outweighs that of
all other South American countries and is expanding its presence in world
markets. GDP: purchasing power parity$1.0352 trillion (1998 est.) GDPreal
growth rate: 0.5% (1998) GDPper capita: purchasing power parity$6,100
(1998 est.) GDPcomposition by sector: agriculture: 14%
industry: 36%<br>
<b>Participating Institutions<br>
</b>In cooperation with The University of Georgia, The Federal Rural
University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), will lead the in-country effort.
Dr. Rosa Guedes, Professor of Ecology at UFRPE and currently visiting
faculty at the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at UGA, will be the
main contact and will participate in the Study Abroad course.<br>
<b>Approximate Cost<br>
</b>$1,600 - $2,000 <br>
Includes tuition, airfare, visa, fees for cultural events, in-country
transportation, lodging (that includes breakfast), and instructional
materials. Some meals, and personal expenses are in addition to the
course fee.<br>
<b>For More Information<br>
</b>Drs. Rosa Guedes or Larry West<br>
Department of Crop and Soil Science <br>
The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 <br>
<font size=3D2>Phone: (706) 542-0900 </font>Fax: (706) 542-0914<
br>
Emails: <font color=3D"#0000FF"><u>rguedes@sparc.ecology.uga.edu<
br>
</u></font> <font color=3D"#0000FF"><u>Lwest@ar
hes.uga.edu<br>
</u></font>OR:<font size=3D4><b>Dr. Robert Potter <
/b></font>Institute of
Ecology The University of Georgia <br>
Athens, GA 30602 Phone: 706) 542-2968Fax: (706) 542-6040<br>
Email: <font color=3D"#0000FF"><u>bpotter@sparc.ecology.uga.edu<
br>
</u></font>Web Site:
<a href=3D"http://www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html" eudora=3D"autourl"><
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color=3D"#0000FF"><u>http://www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html</a>
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<br>
</font><font face=3D"AGaramond" size=3D2><i>Visiting Facul
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l
Science University of Georgia <br>
from UFRPE/Brazil FAX 706 5420914 phone 706 542
0911<br>
</font><a href=3D"http://www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html"=
eudora=3D"autourl"><font face=3D"AGaramond" size=3D5 color=3D"#0000FF
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<br>
</font><font face=3D"AGaramond" size=3D2><i>Visiting Facul
y at Crop and Soi=
l
Science University of Georgia <br>
from UFRPE/Brazil FAX 706 5420914 phone 706 542
0911<br>
</font><a href=3D"http://www.ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html"=
eudora=3D"autourl"><font face=3D"AGaramond" size=3D5 color=3D"#0000FF
>www.=
ecology.uga.edu/Brazil.html</a></b>
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:42:38 -0500
From: John Matthew Drake <jdrake@ND.EDU>
Subject: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC MODELING
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC MODELING
An interdisciplinary team of researchers, based at the University of
Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, USA, seeks a postdoctoral research
associate for an NSF-funded project on evaluating the biological and economi
risks posed to Great Lake ecosystems by invading aquatic species. This proje
t
will combine ecological and economic modeling with data on the establishment
spread, and impact of nonindigenous species. The successful candidate will
have a leadership role: in coordinating the project that includes Notre Dame
the University of Chicago, the University of Wyoming, and the University of
Utah; in melding the areas of expertise of the PIs (aquatic ecology, applied
economics, ecological modeling, population genetics, and ethics); and in
combining published information with existing models. The position requires
a
Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, ecological modeling, or resource economics. The
position is for at least 13 months (at a starting salary of at least $34,000
per year plus benefits) with the possibility of longer term support. Send
inquiries (lodge.1@nd.edu) or applications (letter of interest, curriculum
vitae and the names of three references) to: Dr. David Lodge, Department of
Biological Sciences, P.O. Box 369, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
46556. Screening of applications will begin in mid February.
John M. Drake
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 369
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0369
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:55:55 -0500
From: Jill Gannon <jjg1927@OWL.FORESTRY.UGA.EDU>
Subject: Job Announcement
FIELD ASSISTANT needed for 6-8 weeks between early May - Aug 2001 to =
assist with the spatial/GIS portion of a long-term neotropical migrant =
songbird study in bottomland hardwoods. The study site is located in =
White River National Wildlife Refuge of SE Arkansas. Duties will include =
obtaining spatial locations of grid points, silvicultural treatments, =
roads, and waterways, taking hydrological measurements, and entering data. =
Preference will be given to applicants who are adept with a compass, =
detail-oriented, good record keepers, and computer literate. Assistants =
will use a compass, SONIN, GPS unit, and will gain exposure to GIS. If =
interested, exposure to nest monitoring, mist-netting, banding, and =
territory assessment of songbirds, as well as vegetation and arthropod =
sampling may be arranged. Experience with motorboats/canoes also =
desirable. The study area will be deeply flooded during part of the field =
season, so applicants must be able to swim, be reasonably physically fit =
and must be willing to work long hours in the field. $500 - 1000/month =
depending on funding, housing provided. To apply, send cover letter, =
resume and 3 references (with email) to JILL GANNON c/o DR. ROBERT COOPER, =
Warnell School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA =
30602 or email all to jjg1927@owl.forestry.uga.edu.
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:41:47 -0500
From: John Matthew Drake <jdrake@ND.EDU>
Subject: Technician in aquatic ecology/population biology
Technician in aquatic ecology/population biology
A research technician is needed on a project evaluating the risk of species
invasions posed by ballast water releases in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Th
technician would process planktonic and benthic biological samples from ship
'
ballast, gather data from the literature on life history and other biologica
characteristics of many freshwater and estuarine species, help in the
construction of statistical and analytical models of populations of invading
species, and manage and analyze large data sets. The job would also include
work on other on-going research projects in aquatic ecology, and general
laboratory management. Minimum qualifications include B.A./B.S. degree,
undergraduate research experience, and an interest in ecology. Mathematical
and statistical skills and/or experience in identification of aquatic specie
would also be desirable. Depending on experience and interests, the job wil
provide opportunities for research involvement, professional development, an
attendance at professional meetings. The job will be based at the Universit
of Notre Dame, but travel may be required to meetings with collaborators, an
to field sites including the St. Lawrence Seaway, northern Michigan, and
coastal North Carolina. Salary would depend on experience; minimum would be
about $24,000 per year plus benefits. Start date is negotiable between late
February and 1 June. Funding is available for at least one year. By 15
February, send letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, phone
numbers, and emails of three references to David M. Lodge, Department of
Biological Sciences, P.O. Box 369, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
46556; lodge.1@nd.edu
John M. Drake
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 369
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0369
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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:25:16 -0500
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: gw: U.N. Says Global Temps May Exceed Past Predictions
U.N. Says Global Temps May Exceed Past Predictions
Jan. 24 -- Global warming may be worse than expected and industrial air
pollution is largely to blame, says a new United Nations-sponsored
study. The world is predicted to warm from 1.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius in
the next century. At the higher end of this range, temperatures could
trigger droughts, floods and violent storms. A report from the National
Academies' Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Reconciling
Observations of Global Temperature Change
http://books.nap.edu/catalog/9755.html , notes that the warming of the
Earth's surface is "undoubtedly real," and that surface temperatures in
the past two decades have risen at a rate substantially greater than
average for the past 100 years.
Press Release
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309068916?OpenDocument
U.N. Announcement http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/page2.html#16
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