Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 1 Feb 2001 to 2 Feb 2001
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There are 5 messages totalling 335 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Request
2. Summer Field Positions - Canopy insect research
3. Vegetation Ecologist, Durham, NC
4. tenure-track plant ecology position
5. research assistant job opening
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 17:15:12 +0530
From: Medini Bhandari <medini@ENET.COM.NP>
Subject: Request
Dear Sir / Madam,
We are Like to introduce us as an ( NGO working for Environment
conservation) NGO working in Nepal since 1988. We have been conducting
various programs i.e. environment education program, awareness campaign for
conservation of Nature and Natural resources, protection of endangered
species (wild animals), community development program and programs on
sustainable development through people participation. The detail of
activities can be found in http://www.apecngo.org.
In this regard we are looking forward for advance studies to our volunteers
(M.Sc. or PhD.D. level), training opportunity for mid carrier people and
also looking scholarships and funding for action project as well as for
research project.
We are conducting training to the school teacher and students therefore, we
also looking materials related to environment, wildlife management or
sustainable development. Books, journals, reports and other relevant hard
copy material will be very helpful to us which alternately go to many hands
through mobile exhibition.
Any help, information, guidance will be highly appreciated. We would also
like to request you to keep us in your mailing list.
Looking forward for your kind co-operation for conservation of nature and
natural resources.
Thank you,
Sincerely yours
Medini Bhandari
Chairman
APEC-NEPAL
G.P.O. Box 12822, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Http://www.apecngo.org
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:55:41 -0600
From: Rebecca Forkner <biorfork@JINX.UMSL.EDU>
Subject: Summer Field Positions - Canopy insect research
***Summer Field Biology Positions with the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem
Project***
DESCRIPTION: We are accepting applications for temporary summer field
assistants. Assistants are needed to inventory caterpillars on understory
and canopy oak trees as a part of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem
Project (MOFEP). MOFEP is a long term research project designed to evaluate
the impacts of different forest management practices on biodiversity and
ecosystem health of southeastern Missouri forests. For general information
about this multi-collaborator project, see the MOFEP website at
http://www.snr.missouri.edu/mofep/.
Several positions are available. Salary for understory assistants is
$9.00/hr, and assistants work an average of 80-100 hours in each 2 week
census. Salary for canopy assistants starts at $9.00/hr and is negotiable
based on experience. Dates of employment are April 30 to May 18, June 18 to
June 29, July 23 to Aug 3, and Aug 27 to Sept 8. Applicants need not be
able to work all dates, but preference will be given to those who can stay
for more than one census. Transportation from St. Louis to field sites in
Ellington, MO will be provided.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) learning to identify 200+ caterpillars and
arthropods, 2) locating permanent sample plots and sampling oak trees
within those plots, 3) collecting unknown and voucher specimens, 4)
collecting plant material for chemical analysis, 5) reading topographic
maps, 6) operating a canopy bucket truck, 7) driving a 4x4 manual
transmission vehicle.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Although no formal biology experience is necessary,
preference will be given to applicants who 1) have completed course work in
ecology, botany, or entomology, 2) are capable of hiking the equivalent of
6 to 20 miles (PER DAY!), 3) can withstand long work hours (10 to 14
hrs/day) in rigorous terrain and harsh weather conditions, 4) are not
afraid of heights or sensitive to motion sickness, 5) can tolerate crowded
living conditions, complain about biting insects, and cook dinner for 4 to
6 people once a week. APPLICANTS WITH PREVIOUS FIELD EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING
INSECT SURVEYS OR EXPERIENCE DRIVING LARGE VEHICLES ARE STRONGLY PREFERRED.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2001.
HOW TO APPLY: Send a HANDWRITTEN cover letter, resume/CV, and copy of
transcripts (unofficial copy okay) to:
Robert J. Marquis
Department of Biology
University of Missouri-St. Louis
8001 Natural Bridge Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
email: robert_marquis@umsl.edu
For specific questions or to discuss the MOFEP project in more detail,
email Rebecca Forkner at biorfork@jinx.umsl.edu.
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:59:34 EST
From: {Karen Patterson} <kpatterson@TNC.ORG>
Subject: Vegetation Ecologist, Durham, NC
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JOB TITLE: Regional Vegetation Ecologist, Association for Biodiversity
Information
SUPERVISOR: Senior Regional Ecologist (Southern U.S.), Association for
Biodiversity Information
LOCATION: Durham, North Carolina
DATE POSTED: February 2, 2001
CLOSING DATE: March 1, 2001
PREPARER: Karen Patterson
INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND
The Association for Biodiversity Information (ABI) is a non-profit
organization that works in partnership with the Network of Natural Heritage
Programs and Conservation Data Centers to develop, manage and distribute
authoritative information critical to the conservation of the world's
biological diversity. On July 1, 1999, ABI and The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
formed a new organization through a merger of the existing natural heritage
membership organization (ABI) and The Nature Conservancy's heritage-related
functions, primarily in their Conservation Science Division. The new
organization retains the ABI name.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Regional Vegetation Ecologist works to develop, use, and train others in
the development and use of the United States National Vegetation
Classification for conservation applications in the southeastern United Stat
s
(Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nort
Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia). Primar
activities include 1) development and application of standard methods for
ecological sampling inventory and classification, 2) support and facilitatio
of Heritage inventory and classification of ecological communities, 3) suppo
t
and facilitation of the management of ecological data, 4) mapping of
ecological units, 5) qualitative and quantitative analysis and description o
vegetation types, 6) management of information on ecological communities, an
7) interpretation of the vegetation classification and community data for
conservation planning and management. This work will be done in partnership
with state natural heritage programs and conservation data centers, the
central ecology program of the Association for Biodiversity Information, The
Nature Conservancy, and federal agencies. The Regional Vegetation Ecologist
provides technical support, as needed, to heritage programs and other partne
s
for the purposes of incorporating information on ecological communities in
conservation planning efforts. The Regional Vegetation Ecologist will work
with federal and state agencies, the academic community, and private sources
to foster collaboration and secure financial support for community ecology
projects.
DUTIES:
1. Develops portions of the National Vegetation Classification, using
qualitative and quantitative methods, field observations, published
literature, field survey reports, and personal communications, in coordinati
n
with Natural Heritage Programs, other regional ecology staff, federal
agencies, and academic researchers. This classification work will be
variously structured around federal land units, states, and ecoregions.
2. Researches and writes descriptions of classification units according to
standard guidelines and formats.
3. Provides training, assistance, interpretation, and support in the use of
ecological information for conservation planning to partners and cooperators
including Natural Heritage Programs, Nature Conservancy Field Offices, USDA
Forest Service, National Park Service, Department of Defense, GAP Analysis
programs, academic researchers, and others.
4. Works with state natural heritage programs and CDC's to ensure that
inventories of ecological communities are strategically being conducted for
the purposes of filling critical data gaps and identifying high quality,
representative examples of these communities for conservation action.
5. Develops, supervises, and coordinates projects, such as community
inventories, vegetation mapping, and conservation planning efforts.
Supervises short term, contract, and project staff, as needed.
ENTRANCE REQUIRMENTS:
1. Master's or Ph.D. in Plant Ecology or Botany (or a closely related field
and experience in the description and classification of vegetation; or
equivalent training and experience.
2. Knowledge of the plant species composition, environmental characteristic
,
and distribution of the vegetation communities of the southeastern United
States. Experience in the collection of structural, compositional, and
environmental information on vegetation communities in a variety of systems.
Experience in plant taxonomy and the ability to field identify most plant
species encountered in sampling. Familiarity with aerial photography
interpretation, interpretation of other resources such as soils and geology
maps desirable. Experience in substantial parts of the southeastern United
States desirable, but particularly in the Piedmont, Cumberland Plateau, Ridg
and Valley, or Coastal Plain.
3. Experience with biodiversity inventory, data management, and conservatio
planning activities in the context of Natural Heritage Programs (CDC's) high
y
desirable.
4. Familiarity with standard office software for word processing,
spreadsheets, database management, and presentation graphics, preferably
Microsoft Office software; and with Windows 95/98/2000-based systems.
Experience with ArcView or other GIS software desirable.
5. Experience with manipulation, management, and mulitvariate analysis of
quantitative ecological data and familiarity with PC-ORD 4.x or other simila
statistical packages.
6. Record of setting and meeting productive work goals and deadlines, and
ability to complete projects requiring exacting attention to detail.
7. Ability to work under a variety of situations, including a) independentl
and b) cooperatively in tightly- and loosely-integrated teams.
8. Ability to communicate well in person and in writing to a wide variety o
cooperators and partners, including Natural Heritage Programs, The Nature
Conservancy, federal agencies, and academic researchers.
9. Ability and willingness to travel.
10. Commitment to the preservation of biological and ecological diversity.
SEND RESUME AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO:
Karen Patterson
Senior Regional Ecologist
Association for Biodiversity Information, Southern United States Regional
Office
6114 Fayetteville Road, Suite 109
Durham, North Carolina 27713
Fax: 919-967-1575
E-mail: kpatterson@tnc.org
THE ASSOCIATION FOR BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE
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ABI - Southern United States Regional Office
6114 Fayetteville Road, Suite 109, Durham, NC 27713
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 13:32:24 -0600
From: Beth Lynch <elynch@LORAS.EDU>
Subject: tenure-track plant ecology position
Please post on the ECOLOG listserv:
Plant Ecology/Biology: The Loras College Department of Biology invites =
applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology. =
This is a one year, temporary appointment starting August 2001. Teaching =
responsibilities include: 1) Fall Semester: Evolutionary Ecology with lab =
for majors; and one half of a team-taught, introductory biology course for =
first year majors with lab. 2) Spring Semester: Seed Plant Biology course =
with lab for majors, participation in an introductory biology course for =
nonmajors and a 2-3 credit, seminar course in the person's area of =
expertise that would complement the new general ed. curriculum. Requires =
a Ph.D. in a biological science and a demonstrated commitment to effective =
teaching of major and nonmajor undergraduates. This position will be =
evaluated after 7 months for possible conversion to a tenure track =
position. Ability to involve undergraduates in research is highly =
desirable.=20
Loras is a Catholic, four year, liberal arts institution of 1,800 =
students. The successful candidate will be expected to support the =
mission of the College and will also have the opportunity to teach in an =
innovative interdisciplinary general education curriculum. For more =
information, contact Dr. Tom Davis, tdavis@loras.edu. Application deadline =
is Feb. 23, 2001. Send or e-mail (MS Word): letter of application, =
curriculum vitae, full contact information for 3 references, description =
of teaching experience and philosophy, and a summary of research interests =
to: Chair, Biology Search Committee, c/o Department of Human Resources, =
Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178. AA/EOE. Women =
and minorities encouraged to apply. Visit Loras at www.loras.edu.=20
Beth Lynch
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Loras College
1450 Alta Vista St.
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
email: elynch@loras.edu
phone: 319-588-7813
FAX: 319-557-4070
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 16:18:25 -0500
From: lipski@SERC1.SI.EDU
Subject: research assistant job opening
Research Assistant Job Announcement - Marine Biology
The Invasions Biology Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
is seeking a research assistant for a short term full time position. The
position begins in mid to late February and is a three month appointment.
The research assistant will work on a project on the ecology of an invasive
crab. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in biology or other
science, experience in marine biology/ecology research, experience with
experimental methodologies, data recording, management, and analysis, and
aquatic animal care. Duties will include animal care and maintenance,
microscope work, data recording, and washing glassware. Must be available
to work weekends. Salary is approximately $2,000/month. Please do not
respond to this list server. Fax a resume to 443-482-2380, attn Dani
Lipski or send by mail to SERC, PO Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037.
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Danielle Lipski
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, Md 21037
phone: (443) 482-2402
fax: (443) 482-2380
email: lipski@serc.si.edu
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