Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 Apr 2001 to 30 Apr 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
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There are 10 messages totalling 623 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Need data on nestling survival of Ciconiiformes
2. Job: plant population ecologist/evolutionary biologist using molecular
markers, 3 yrs, Switzerland
3. Job: Program Coordinator, NH Natural Heritage Program
4. expedition info
5. David Rockefeller and insects
6. Wetland Scientist Job Posting
7. Environmental Career Counselor of the Year competition opens
8. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
9. Research Experience Wanted
10. Follow up on Workshop on Molecular Techniques in Ecological Toxi colog
to be o ffered at regional SETAC meeting (5/17 )
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Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 20:31:44 -0700
From: Eric Kelchlin <pluckybird@PRESYS.COM>
Subject: Need data on nestling survival of Ciconiiformes
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I'm searching for published or unpublished data on nestling survivorship =
of species of Ciconiiformes (i.e., chick stage until flight capable or =
independent ), preferable in the family Threskiornithidae. I've =
calculated the survival of White-faced Ibis nestling from 10 to 40 days =
of age via radio-telemetry and the Kaplan-Meier estimator, but have =
found very few publications that allow direct comparisons (i.e., =
Frederick et al. 1993, Erwin et al. 1996). Any help would be greatly =
appreciated. Sorry for any cross-posting.
Cheers,
Eric Kelchlin
pluckybird@presys.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 10:55:54 -0400
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: plant population ecologist/evolutionary biologist using molecu
ar
markers, 3 yrs, Switzerland
3 Year Lectureship/Oberassistant position for a Plant Population=20
Ecologist/Evolutionary Biologist who uses molecular markers.=20
Responsibilities include lecturing in undergraduate courses, supervising=20
students and research. Position starts 1 July 2001. Send CV and=20
statements of research and teaching to: Dr. P.J. Edwards, Geobotanisches=20
Inst., Z=FCrichbergstr. 38, CH-8044, Z=FCrich, Switzerland by 25 May.=20
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 10:58:11 -0400
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Program Coordinator, NH Natural Heritage Program
New Hampshire's Natural Heritage program has an opening for PROGRAM
COORDINATOR. We're a small program but a very active and enjoyable office
to work in. We receive strong support from our parent state agency, and
have excellent relationships established with other conservation
organizations in the state. Our office is located in Concord, NH, a small
city that is within an hour or two of mountains, lakes, ocean beaches, and,
of course, the big city of Boston.
For the official announcement, please read the attached document. It is
also available on our web site, at
http://www.dred.state.nh.us/forlands/formgt/nhiweb/, along with more details
about our office. The closing date is May 25. Please call us at (603)
271-3623 if you have any questions or just want to talk about the position.
(And when you check out the salary, remember that NH is still - and is
likely to remain - a state-income-tax-free state.)
- Sara Cairns
Data Manager / Biologist
NH Natural Heritage Inventory
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 10:10:37 -0500
From: "J. M. Aguiar" <steelshard@TAMU.EDU>
Subject: expedition info
My apologies for multiple postings...I am trying to find out any
information on the De Schauensee-Bond expedition that passed through
Brazil in 1926. Although they were essentially ornithologists, they
also collected a mammal specimen I'm interested in, and I need to know
exactly where they were when they took it.
If anyone can give me any leads on their itinerary, it would be
deeply appreciated--published field notes would be ideal, but anything
would be a help. Thanks!
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:28:52 +0200
From: Guillaume Chapron <gc-mammal@IFRANCE.COM>
Subject: David Rockefeller and insects
Dear all,
I've been contacted by a journalist who wants to know the scientific name
of the Coleoptera species that has been discovered by David Rockefeller.
I've not been able to find this on the web. Can somebody help?
Thanks so much
Best regards
Guillaume Chapron
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:12:31 -0400
From: Shannon Zadamsky <szadamsky@ROCHESTER-ASSOC.COM>
Subject: Wetland Scientist Job Posting
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Wetland Scientist
Rochester & Associates, Inc. is seeking resumes for a wetland consultant
position in their Gainesville, Georgia office. Applicants should have a
B.S. or M.S. in biology, hydrology or related field and 3+ years of
experience in wetland delineation, mitigation, and stream restoration
and assessment procedures (e.g. Rosgen classification). The appropriate
candidate should be able to advise clients on Section 404 and associated
state permitting issues. Applicants should also possess excellent
communication and project coordination skills. Familiarity with the
ecology of the southeastern U.S. and a willingness to work in the field
frequently, often in adverse conditions, are prerequisites for the
position. We offer an excellent benefits plan including paid holidays,
vacation, performance bonuses, 401K, health, dental, eye care, life, and
short and long term disability programs. We are a Drug Free Workplace
and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing pertinent work
experience to:
HR Director
Rochester & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 2871
Gainesville, GA 30503
e-mail: hr@rochester-assoc.com
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<p>Rochester & Associates, Inc. is seeking resumes for a wetland c
nsultant
position in their Gainesville, Georgia office. Applicants should
have a B.S. or M.S. in biology, hydrology or related field and 3+ years
of experience in wetland delineation, mitigation, and stream restoration
and assessment procedures (e.g. Rosgen classification). The appropriat
candidate should be able to advise clients on Section 404 and associated
state permitting issues. Applicants should also possess excellent
communication and project coordination skills. Familiarity with the
ecology of the southeastern U.S. and a willingness to work in the field
frequently, often in adverse conditions, are prerequisites for the
position.
We offer an excellent benefits plan including paid holidays, vacation,
performance bonuses, 401K, health, dental, eye care, life, and short and
long term disability programs. We are a Drug Free Workplace and an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
<p>Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing pertinent work
experience to:
<p>HR Director
<br>Rochester & Associates, Inc.
<br>P.O. Box 2871
<br>Gainesville, GA 30503
<br>e-mail: hr@rochester-assoc.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:53:13 -0400
From: Environmental Career Center <eccinfo@ENVIRONMENTALCAREER.COM>
Subject: Environmental Career Counselor of the Year competition opens
Environmental Career Counselor of the Year competition opens. Please pas=
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the word to students, faculty, staff, and recent graduates.
Background: Many colleges or departments have on staff hard-working,
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en
nominate her/him for the Environmental Career Counselor of the Year award=
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:00:53 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Manager Photo Database
Company: World Wildlife Fund
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3618
Title: Tropical Forest Policy Specialist, Central Africa
Company: World Resources Institute
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3619
Title: European Project Director
Company: Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios S.A
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3620
Title: Team Leader, Guinea Expanded Natural Resources Man
Company: Winrock International
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3621
Title: Accountant III/General Accounting
Company: Winrock International
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3622
Title: Deputy to the Executive Secretary
Company: Global Water Partnership
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3623
Title: Information Officer
Company: Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3624
Title: Environment Writer
Company: Orlando Sentinel
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3625
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:07:29 -0700
From: mbdb@FULL-MOON.COM
Subject: Research Experience Wanted
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE WANTED
We are a degreed couple looking for serious research experience focused
on the conservation of endangered or marginal species. We are available
for immediate short term or longer term work worldwide. Although we
prefer paid work, in the right situation and if accommodation is
provided, we would consider working for a stipend or on a volunteer
basis. We would bring with us a high level of commitment and different
but complementary skills and attributes.
One of us has a BS in ECOLOGY, which includes broad-based course work in
ecology and the environmental sciences. This person has the following
special attributes: advanced skills in radio communication, including
equipment design and maintenance; extensive mapping, map reading, and
radio direction finding experience; familiarity with several European
languages and willingness/ability to quickly learn more.
The other one has a Ph.D. in SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, with training
in all four subfields. This person has the following special attributes:
well-developed writing and editing skills; solid background in
ethnographic, archival, and legal research; experience in applied and
field based research in culturally diverse settings; skills in research
design and a range of methodologies; good communication and people
skills.
Both of us are computer literate, trained in basic statistics, skilled
photographers, experienced in wilderness environments, comfortable
living/working in cross-cultural and/or culturally sensitive contexts,
and willing to live and work in remote areas or under rustic conditions.
One of us has a strong interest in conservation biology and the other in
cultural and ecological tourism. Both of us are keenly interested in
environmental protection issues, both from an ecological and a cultural
perspective.
In summary, we are available immediately and are negotiable as to the
terms, duration, and location of employment. For further information
about us, or if you have anything to offer that is either directly or
tangentially related to the above, please e-mail us. Also, please
forward this message to anyone you feel may be interested.
Michael Bolton
Debra Buchholtz
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:56:11 -0500
From: "Henshel, Diane S." <dhenshel@INDIANA.EDU>
Subject: Follow up on Workshop on Molecular Techniques in Ecological Toxi
cology to be o ffered at regional SETAC meeting (5/17 )
Hi all - Here's the attachment with the registration form for the Molecular
techniques in EcoTox workshop to be held in a few weeks.
18th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Chapter- SETAC
Miami University, Oxford, OH
May 17-18, 2001
"Molecular Techniques in Ecological Toxicology"
On Thursday a workshop, coordinated by Dr. Sheldon Guttman and Dr. Jim Oris,
will provide introductory-level instruction and hands on experience in
molecular techniques commonly applied to ecotoxicology. The three-hour
morning session will introduce participants to the theories and concepts
behind the molecular and biochemical techniques. The four-hour afternoon
session will provide participants with demonstrations and hands-on
experience in several techniques using laboratory facilities in the
Department of Zoology at Miami University. Specifically, workshop
participants will learn protein analysis using allozyme variation, RNA
analysis using reverse transcriptase PCR, and DNA analyses using RAPD and
AFLP techniques. Participants will receive enough instructional material to
begin these analyses in their own laboratory.
On Thursday evening, we will offer a social event. Our social gathering
will either be a "picnic style party" or an organized field trip to downtown
Oxford for drinks and music! Either way, we will provide an informal
atmosphere for all to gather and socialize.
"Landscape Scale Approaches to Environmental Assessment"
The conference on Friday will present current research on the applications
of broad-geographic scale analyses for understanding and solving
environmental problems. The panel of confirmed speakers includes:
Mark Dann, Columbus Office
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Bernie Daniel
USEPA, Cincinnati
Bob Forbes, Center for GIS
University of Louisville
Scott Dyer
The Procter and Gamble Company
Roger Koelpin, Data Processing Oversight Commission
State of Indiana
Research posters contributed by OVC members will be displayed in a separate
room during the conference on Friday. A one-hour time period will be
scheduled to provide an opportunity for authors to attend their posters. If
you would like to present a poster, please contact Jim Lazorchak. Jim's
e-mail address is lazorchak.jim@epamail.epa.gov and his phone number is
(513) 569-7076.
Preliminary Agenda: (All Times are Eastern Day Light)
Thursday May 17, 2001
"Molecular Techniques in Ecological Toxicology"
9:00 AM- Introduction, Lecture and Presentation
11:30 AM- Lunch. A meal ticket will be included in registration
1:00 PM- Laboratory Techniques
6:00 PM- Dinner and Social Gathering
Friday, May 18, 2001
"Landscape Scale Approaches to Environmental Assessment"
9:00 AM- Morning Program, Invited Speakers
11:30 AM- Lunch. A meal ticket will be included in registration
12:30 PM- OVC Business Meeting
1:00 PM- Poster Session
2:00 PM- Afternoon Program, Invited Speakers
A full agenda, map, lodging information, and other details will be sent to
all registrants. This information will also be posted on our website:
http://zoology.muohio.edu/ovcsetac/index.html
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Bob Gillespie
at the following number and e-mail address.
Bob Gillespie, President
Ohio Valley Chapter- SETAC
Department of Biology
Indiana University-Purdue University
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
gillespi@ipfw.edu
18th Annual Ohio Valley Chapter- SETAC Meeting
May 17-18, 2001
Name
Affiliation
Address
Phone
Email
Circle the appropriate fees below and send this form with a check payable to
OVC SETAC to:
Carrie Rowland
Institute for Environmental Quality
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
carrie.rowland@wright.edu
OVC dues are required of all workshop and conference participants
Meeting Registration Fees
Regular
Student
OVC Dues $10
$10
Thursday
Full Workshop $75
$25
Morning Session Only $25
$15
Friday
Conference $25
$10
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 30 Apr 2001 to 1 May 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 10 messages totalling 519 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Job Announcement: Human Health Risk Assessment
2. Advice on Hygrometers
3. Research Scientist Position
4. AUSTRALIAN Tropical Biology/Ecology August 2001
5. Science Coordinator Position in Chicago Region
6. sustainable services and products
7. Field help wanted for work in Massachusetts
8. FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED
9. Job: Senior Lecturer, ecology, Vanderbilt, one-year
10. Environmental Jobs at EnvironmentalCAREER.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:41:29 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Job Announcement: Human Health Risk Assessment
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth G. Bogdan" <kgb02@health.state.ny.us>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 10:26 AM
Subject: [Job Announcement: Human Health Risk Assessment
Dear list members,
I am posting this announcement on behalf of my employer. Please respond
to addresses at end of announcements. Please forgive multiple messages.
Kenneth G. Bogdan, Ph.D.
Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment
New York State Department of Health
Flanigan Square, Rm. 330
547 River Street, Troy, NY 12180-2216
E-mail: kgb02@health.state.ny.us
_____________________________________________________________
There is a job opening in the Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment in
the Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of
Health. Bureau staff are responsible for assessing potential exposures
and risks from toxic substances in air, water, soil and food. The
assessments are used for regulatory programs and policy recommendations
involving the potential health risks from exposure to chemicals. The
majority of work conducted by the Bureau involves the evaluation of such
risks through use of existing scientific data and sampling of
environmental media, rather than through laboratory experimentation.
Section staff also interact with the public,
local health units and other state agencies and address their inquiries
on environmental health issues in both written and verbal form.
HEALTH RESEARCH, INC.
A Not-For-Profit Corporation
Job Announcement
Title:Research Scientist I (Toxic Substances)
Annual Rate:Salary is at the rate of: $39,469 - $49,124/yr
Grade: G - 18
Location:New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment
Flanigan Square, Troy
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in toxicology, biochemistry,
pharmacology, biology, epidemiology, public health, environmental health
science, or related discipline and two years of professional research
experience assessing the potential impact of toxic substances on public
health. A Masters degree in one of the above areas may substitute for
one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:A Masters or Doctoral degree with experience in
toxicology, epidemiology or human health risk assessment and
demonstrated skills for communicating technical information to those in
related fields and the public.
Responsibilities:The incumbent will obtain, review, evaluate and develop
technical information regarding potential health impacts related to West
Nile Virus issues and work with staff in the Department and local health
units to prepare and distribute related public educational materials.
The incumbent will identify research needs in these areas and assist in
designing studies to meet these needs. In addition, participation in
certain workgroups on related topics will be required. The incumbent
will also interact with the public and provide appropriate information
as needed. Other related duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:Grant funded position
Application Procedure:Resume must be received in
Health Research, Inc., T183P,
One University Place,
Rensselaer,
NY 12144-3455
no later than 5/11/01.
Issued: 4/27/01
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NO PHONE CALLS,
ELECTRONIC INQUIRIES OR SUBMISSIONS, OR FAXES ACCEPTED
www.hrinet.org
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:51:16 -0500
From: Jeff Stratford <stratja@AUBURN.EDU>
Subject: Advice on Hygrometers
Greetings Ecologgers,
I need advice on purchasing a hygrometer. I would like to characterize the
humidity where terrestrial birds are observed foraging and I will be working
in Amazonian forests, pastures and secondary growth so I expect to get a bro
d
range of humidity and temperature. With those of you with experience, would
you suggest digital models, sling hygrometers, dial hygrometers, etc.?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Jeffrey A. Stratford
Department of Biological Sciences
331 Funchess Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
USA
334-844-1659 (fax 9234)
http://www.auburn.edu/~stratja
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 07:32:26 -0400
From: "Jerry C. Ritchie" <jritchie@HYDROLAB.ARSUSDA.GOV>
Subject: Research Scientist Position
Please post this job announcement
Hydrologist / Physical Scientist / Atmospheric Scientist / Soil
Scientist / Agronomist /
The USDA - Agricultural Research Service, Hydrology and Remote Sensing
Lab at Beltsville has an opening for a permanent full time research
scientist to join a team whose research mission is to conduct
nationally orientated basic and applied research on water resources and
remote sensing concerns related to the production of food and fiber and
the conservation of natural resources. The candidate should have
experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) investigating the
effects of scaling-up from point-based process models to landscape,
regional and continental scales; 2) developing methods for modeling and
inventorying carbon in soil at various scales from field to continental
and relate carbon stocks and sequestration rates to the water cycle,
climate, and vegetation; 3) integrating mesoscale atmospheric modeling
with remotely sensed data in data assimilation schemes for assessing
regional climate effects; 4) developing coupled modeling of
land-atmosphere processes leading to improved predictability in the
global water and carbon cycles that includes key factors related to
agriculture; 5) developing techniques for extracting information from
remotely sensed data and a framework to incorporate remotely sensed data
into watershed and regional scale hydrologic and climate models; and 6)
assisting in technology transfer. Candidates must be U. S. citizens.
Salary is commensurate with experience ( GS 12 $ 53,156 to GS 14 $
97,108). For information about the position contact Dr Walter Rawls at
301/504-8745; wrawls@hydrolab.arsusda.gov . Information about the
Laboratory is available at http://hydrolab.arsusda.gov . Information
about the application procedures may be obtained by contacting Beverley
Jacobs at 301/504-1350; or bjacobs@ars.usda.gov; or via ARS website
www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html.
ANNOUNCEMENT # ARS-X1E-1359. Applications must be postmarked by the
closing date of 7-23-01. USDA-ARS is an equal opportunity provider and
employer
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 11:38:41 -0400
From: Brent Demars <Brent_G._DeMars@LAKELAND.CC.OH.US>
Subject: AUSTRALIAN Tropical Biology/Ecology August 2001
Some openings still available for the Australian ecotour/course previously
listed. We are looking for a diverse group of students including major,
nonmajors, grad students, others
This is the basic itinerary for the Tropical Biology/Ecology course - ecotou
in
Australia Aug. 3-18
more details to come
Aug 3 In flight.
Aug 4 Late eve arrival Cairns. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club.
Aug 5 Daintree. Overnight Coconut Beach. Rainforest
Aug 6 Daintree. Overnight Coconut Beach. rainforest
Aug 7 Daintree. Overnight Coconut Beach. rainforest
Aug 8 Daintree. Overnight Coconut Beach. rainforest
Aug 9 Travel to Cairns. Activities? Overnight Cairns Colonial Club.
Aug 10 Reef. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club. Reef activities
Aug 11 Reef. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club. Reef activities
Aug 12 Travel to Undara, activities and overnight. savannas
Aug 13 Activities Undara. Return Cairns and overnight Cairns Colonial Club
savannas
Aug 14 Activities out of Cairns. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club group
excursions
Aug 15 Activities out of Cairns. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club group
excursions
Aug 16 Activities out of Cairns. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club group
excursions
Aug 17 Raft Tully River. Overnight Cairns Colonial Club.
Aug 18 Departure.
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Total cost is $2750 including air. ground, housing, supplies and most food
contact BRENT DEMARS, PhD 440 953-7147 bdemars@lakeland.cc.oh.us for a
reservation
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:14:46 -0500
From: Rickie White <rwhite@AUDUBON.ORG>
Subject: Science Coordinator Position in Chicago Region
I thought folks on ecolog might be interested in the following position of
conservation science coordinator at the National Audubon Society office in
Chicago:
Summary:
Interested in creative models for integrated conservation? The Habitat
Project brings together scores of land managers and professional biologists
along with a "field staff" of more than one thousand citizen scientists. We
collect and analyze data that is then used by land management agencies to
make on-the-ground decisions, to restore and protect biodiversity in
200,000 acres of rare woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands in the 14-county
Chicago region.
The Conservation Science Coordinator is principal scientific staff for this
effort and works with Audubon colleagues, regional land managers,
academics, and volunteer leaders to ensure continued success. She or he
balances scientific leadership with land management goals and grassroots
support. The position requires someone with a love for good science who
at the same time appreciates the urgency implicit in conservation
biology. This is not an academic research position. Most of the work is
collaborative. The Conservation Science Coordinator works to bring the best
out of a wide variety of people by leading, coaching or supporting them
with patience, grace and skill.
Sample Projects:
a. Conservation design Organize and coach a process that involves
many stakeholders in regional conservation planning and design for specific
ecological systems and suites of species.
b. Monitoring initiatives: Coach and support five separately organized
groups of volunteers who do high-quality monitoring (birds, endangered
plants, plant communities, frogs, and butterflies) for use in
decision-making by land-management agencies.
c. Bartel Grasslands Design monitoring for this new project that will
restore 292 acres of habitat for Henslow's sparrows, associated bird
species, grassland plants and butterflies.
d. NASA Project - Combine satellite photos and ground-truthing to generate
useful maps of important habitats (in collaboration with the Field Museum
and University of Illinois).
Organizational culture:
National Audubon Society is proud to be a part of a long heritage of
dedicated, generous, visionary and often rather humble folks. This
two-year-old program seeks individuals who enjoy collaboration and hard
work. We are looking for people with a great respect for science, a sense
of humor, inquiring minds, strength of character, who love to coach and be
coached and are as proud of other people's accomplishments as of their own.
Qualifications:
In the best of all worlds we'd hope for a dedicated conservation biologist
with at least an MS, years of demonstrated accomplishment, and strong
references. Yet this program is early in our history, and at this stage,
even for the most experienced candidate, we offer a salary only in the 30s
or 40s. So we're also expecting to be creative about considering folks who
have great potential even though they don't have all the credentials.
Respond with resume and a one-page letter by May 25 to:
Conservation Science Coordinator Search
c/o Stephen Packard, Director
Audubon Chicago Region
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 37
Skokie, Illinois 60077
spackard@audubon.org
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Rickie White
National Audubon Society - Chicago Area Program
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 37
Skokie, IL 60077
847-965-1150
rwhite@audubon.org
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:03:07 -0400
From: martin charter <101336.3560@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject: sustainable services and products
EXCUSE ANY CROSS POSTIINGS
Sustainable Services & Systems: Transition towards Sustainability
29th-30th October 2001
De Rode Hoed
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Organised by: CfSD (www.cfsd.org.uk)
In association with: Delft University of Technology
Supported by: PricewaterhouseCoopers, UNEP
For full conference programme and registration form see
www.cfsd.org.uk/events/tspd6/tspd6_programme.html
Eco-design for competitive advantage
1st regional conference for manufacturing companies
28th June 2001
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
London
Organised by: SEEBA (www.cfsd.org.uk/seeba)
Sponsored by: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Co-sponsored by: SEEDA, Environment Agency
Supported by: Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), Printed Circuit
Industry Federation (PCIF), PERA, Institute of Materials
For full conference programme and registration form see =
www.cfsd.org.uk/events/eco-d2001/index.html
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 12:10:58 -0500
From: "David R. Chalcraft" <chalcraf@LIFE.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Field help wanted for work in Massachusetts
2 Field Assistant Positions Available Immediately
Two Full-Time Field Assistants are needed immediately to work on a
large field experiment examining the context-dependent effects of
landscape level contamination by PCBs on frog populations in the
Housatonic River Valley in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Work involves setup, maintenance and monitoring
of field enclosures in a large series of natural ponds. Previous
experience with amphibians and experimental/ecological methodology
required, experience with maintaining enclosure/mesocosm
experiments also very helpful. The positions pay up to $25 per
hour depending on experience and include motel lodging and meal
expenses. This is a excellent
opportunity to gain additional experience in experimental field
ecology, amphibian biology, and conservation biology and/or to make
some money if you are between grad schools, postdocs, etc.
Contact :
W. J. Resetarits, Jr. (wresetar@odu.edu)
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
William J. Resetarits, Jr., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529
757 683-3763
fax: 757 683-5283
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 11:35:41 -0600
From: Noah <ngreenwald@MONTANA.EDU>
Subject: FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED
FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF RIPARIAN HABITATS AND BIRD
COMMUNITIES ALONG THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
One field assistant is needed from May 15-August 15, 2001 to conduct avian
point counts and sample vegetation along the Yellowstone River, MT. The
study is a component of an investigation of the cumulative effects of flood
control measures on hydrology geomorphology, vegetation, fisheries, and
wildlife in the Yellowstone Basin. An ability to recognize birds by song
and sight is highly desirable. Must be willing to wake up pre-dawn, work
long hours and camp for most of the summer. Study area is surrounded by
some of the most premiere wilderness in the lower 48 states and has
excellent fishing. Pay is $1,300/month. Send cover letter and resume to
Noah Greenwald, PO Box 5101, Bozeman, MT 59717 or ngreenwald@montana.edu
by May 10, 2001. Position may be filled sooner if a qualified applicant is
found.
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 18:05:50 -0400
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Senior Lecturer, ecology, Vanderbilt, one-year
Faculty Position in Ecology
The Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University seeks
candidates to fill a one-year, non-tenure track position at the rank of
Senior Lecturer in the area of Ecology. The successful candidate will
teach an undergraduate course in Ecology in the Fall semester and a second
course appropriate to the candidate=92s expertise in the Spring. Research
opportunities are available in the laboratories of faculty within the
Department. For information about the Department and its research, visit
our Web site: http://www.biosci.vanderbilt.edu/. Women and minority
candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a
letter of application together with a curriculum vitae, a statement of
research interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation
sent to Ecology Search Committee, Vanderbilt University, Box 1812 Station
B, Nashville, TN 37235 USA. Review of applications will begin June 1 and
will continue until the position is filled. Vanderbilt University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Current Ecology & Evolution labs in the department can be visited at:
Dan Funk http://www.molbio.vanderbilt.edu/mbdept/faculty/funk.html
Dave McCauley http://www.biology.vanderbilt.edu/BioWWW/BIO-DEM.HTM
Olle Pellmyr http://www.biology.vanderbilt.edu/BioWWW/BIO-NOP.HTML
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 19:36:26 -0400
From: Environmental Career Center <eccinfo@ENVIRONMENTALCAREER.COM>
Subject: Environmental Jobs at EnvironmentalCAREER.com
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Natural Heritage Inventory Coordinator, Division of Forest and Lands of the
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Farm, Range, and Forest Land Conservation Specialist, 1000 Friends of
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Land Assistant, Peninsula Open Space Trust Menlo Park, CA
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Campus Organizers, NJ Community Water Watch.
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Environmental Education Internships, Imago Earth Center, Cincinnati, OH
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http://environmentalcareer.com/InstBirdPop.htm
Sr. Environmental Scientist/Engineer, EG&G Technical Services, Volpe
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From: Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 27 Apr 2001 to 28 Apr 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 2 messages totalling 74 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Sustainable environment
2. Job: Research Assistant, The Ecosystems Center (MBL)
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Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:23:35 EDT
From: Aneyww@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Sustainable environment
In a message dated 27-Apr-2001 16:54:43 Pacific Daylight Time,
patfoley@CSUS.EDU writes:
<< Since ecosystems are rarely tightly integrated chunks, for practica
purposes we
could define sustainability in an increasingly stringent way, >>
Is "sustainable ecosystem" really the same as "sustainable environment?" Is
the former may be a little more amenable to definition than the latter?
Warren Aney
Senior Wildlife Ecologist
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Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 20:09:22 -0400
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Research Assistant, The Ecosystems Center (MBL)
POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II [RAII ERP]
The Ecosystems Center
Full-Time, Grade 11, Exempt
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for 1 or 2 full-time Research Assistant II positions on an
ongoing ecological research project.
DUTIES: The successful candidates will participate in research on arctic
tundra stream ecosystems at Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska and
laboratory and writing work in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Field activities
in Alaska will include monitoring physical parameters in streams;
collection and analysis of water samples, benthic samples and
fish. Activities in Woods Hole will include chemistry analyses, data
analysis, extensive writing of manuscripts and reports and logistical planni
g.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/SKILL/EXPERIENCE: MS in Aquatic Biology, Ecology or
Chemistry or BA/BS in Aquatic Biology, Ecology or Chemistry with at least
three additional years of relevant experience. Experience with statistical
analyses, database management, spreadsheet programs and graphics programs a
plus. Scientific writing skills are a must. The successful candidate(s)
will be expected to schedule own work and should be prepared to supervise a
small field crew.
CONDITIONS: Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous
physical activity (e.g., working long hours outside in potentially severe
weather, carrying >40lb. Pack across uneven terrain, hiking many miles pe
day across tundra and be prepared to live in an isolated setting with harsh
environmental conditions. Candidates should be available for travel to
Alaska by June 14, 2001 and should be able to remain in Alaska until at
least August 23, 2001. All travel and living expenses will be paid in
addition to a salary.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until a suitable candidate(s) is identified.
Please send your resume, copy of transcripts, names, address, phone number
and email addresses (if available) of 3 references to: The Marine
Biological Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, reference code [RAII ERP], 7
MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015; telephone (508) 289-7422,
email resume@mbl.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 28 Apr 2001 to 29 Apr 2001
To: Recipients of ECOLOG-L digests <ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU>
Status: R
There are 2 messages totalling 113 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. gw: MOST IMPORTANT GREENHOUSE GAS WAY UP IN LAST 50 YEARS
2. Drugged Water: Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting
Chemicals in Water Supplies To Be Focus of NGWA Conference
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Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 11:30:19 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: gw: MOST IMPORTANT GREENHOUSE GAS WAY UP IN LAST 50 YEARS
http://unisci.com/stories/20012/0425011.htm MOST IMPORTANT GREENHOUSE
GAS WAY UP IN LAST 50 YEARS
Scientists know that atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases
such as carbon dioxide have risen sharply in recent years, but a study
released Tuesday in Paris reports a surprising and dramatic increase in
the most important greenhouse gas -- water vapor -- during the last
half-century.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1298000/1298562.stm UK
scientists say a thousand years' climate records show the LAST THREE
DECADES WERE THE MILLENIUM'S WARMEST. They also conclude that natural
phenomena like El Nino are unlikely to have caused the unprecedented
recent warming.
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Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 17:06:35 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Drugged Water: Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting
Chemicals in Water Supplies To Be Focus of NGWA Conference
http://www.enn.com/direct/display-release.asp?id=4203 Drugged Water:
Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Water
Supplies To Be Focus of NGWA Conference
>From National Ground Water Association
Friday, April 27, 2001
WESTERVILLE, OHIO - Antibiotics in tap water, drug-resistant bacteria in
rivers, male fish turning into females: early evidence of the emerging
issue of contamination of water supplies by drugs and endocrine
disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The effects of such chemicals on wildlife
will be explored by an array of international experts at the National
Ground Water Association's (NGWA) 2nd International Conference on
Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Water to be held
October 9-11, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Scientists from Australia, Denmark, Germany, India and the U.S. will
address the emergence of pharmaceuticals and EDCs as new environmental
contaminants in rivers and municipal water systems. Recent media reports
have disclosed antibiotics in drinking water, drug-resistant bacteria-
"superbugs"--in some of the nation's biggest rivers, and evidence of
gender-reversal in fish that may be tied to EDCs.
The extent of the contamination and its impact on animals, and new ways
to test for, and successfully treat these compounds in water will be key
issues at the conference, with sessions on:
* Occurrence of pharmaceutical compounds in ground and surface waters
* Occurrence and fate of EDCs in water
* Analysis of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting chemicals
* Distribution and effects on wildlife
* Treatment technologies for pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting
chemicals
The keynote speaker will be one of the pre-eminent authorities in the
field, Thomas Ternes, of ESWE-Institut fuer Wasserforschung und
Wassertechnologie in Wiesbaden, Germany. He is co-author of an
influential report, "Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the
Environment: Agents of Subtle Change," that appeared in Environmental
Health Perspectives.
Other presenters in the pharmaceuticals session include Thomas Heberer
of the K. Reddersen Institute of Food Chemistry in Berlin, Germany, who
will discuss the water system of Berlin as an example of urban
ecosystems; James P. Hagen of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, who will
provide an industry perspective; and scientists from the U.S. Geological
Survey.
Presenters on issues related to EDCs include Pamela Wild and Monika
Moeder of the Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany and
representatives of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health, the Pan
American Health Organization, the Technical University of Berlin, the
U.S. EPA National Risk Management Research Lab and the U.S. Geological
Survey.
For more information or to register, contact the NGWA Customer Service
Center at (800) 551-7379 or visit the NGWA Web site at www.ngwa.org and
click on the "Education" button at the top of the front page. NGWA is an
international organization dedicated to providing and protecting the
world's ground water resources.
-end-
For more information, contact:
Julie Shaw
Marketing Communications Coordinator
National Ground Water Association
1-800-551-7379
jshaw@ngwa.org
Web site: http://www.ngwa.org
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