Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 15 Nov 2001 to 16 Nov 2001 (#2001-5)
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There are 3 messages totalling 436 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. plant competition class
2. mammals habitat selection
3. CONTRACT FIELD POSITIONS
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Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:26:32 -0200
From: Voltolini <jcvoltol@INFOCAD.COM.BR>
Subject: plant competition class
Hi, I am interested in to use an experiment on plant competition in my
classes of Ecology and Statistics for biologists (undergrad).
I am planning to use different seed densities in a greenhouse but....... I
dont have a good idea about the best experimental design for plant
competiton experiments.
Then, I would like to receive suggestions about the EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS and
also about ARTICLES as good examples of plant competiton experiments.
The idea is to use the practice to show how the hard theory can be easily
touched in real life !
Thanks for any help.........
Voltolini
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Prof. J. C. VOLTOLINI
Grupo de Estudos em Ecologia de Mamiferos - ECOMAM
Universidade de Taubate (UNITAU)
Departamento de Biologia
Taubate, SP, Brasil. CEP 12030-010
Tel: 0XX12-2254165 (lab.), 2254277 (secret. depto.)
FAX: 12 - 2322947
E-Mail: jcvoltol@infocad.com.br
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Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:40:43 -0200
From: Voltolini <jcvoltol@INFOCAD.COM.BR>
Subject: mammals habitat selection
Hi, I am starting a pilot experiment capturing mammals on the forest floor
and in the canopy and measuring forest structure variables (canopy and
understory cover, bambu density, dead logs, distance from the river,
etc....) in the trap stations. The idea is to investigate the mammal habitat
use in the Brazilian rainforests but......
I have doubts about the statistical analysis! I am planning to use multiple
linear regression models or..... multiple logistic models but I am not sure
about the best method. Then, I would like to receive suggestions from people
working on habitat selection about experimental designs and analysis.
Thanks for any help......
Voltolini
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Prof. J. C. VOLTOLINI
Grupo de Estudos em Ecologia de Mamiferos - ECOMAM
Universidade de Taubate (UNITAU)
Departamento de Biologia
Taubate, SP, Brasil. CEP 12030-010
Tel: 0XX12-2254165 (lab.), 2254277 (secret. depto.)
FAX: 12 - 2322947
E-Mail: jcvoltol@infocad.com.br
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Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:17:22 -0500
From: John Alderman <aldermjm@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: CONTRACT FIELD POSITIONS
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THE LIST.
Please post or distribute these announcements, as appropriate.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
TEMPORARY CONTRACT FIELD POSITIONS (5)
The Commission's Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program will contract
with
five (5) individuals to provide temporary assistance during the 2002
field
season. One individual will be contracted to provide assistance with
sea
turtle nesting and stranding data collection; one to assist with surveys
of
colony nesting waterbirds and other coastal projects; and, three to
provide
assistance with aquatic endangered species surveys, monitoring, and
relocation. Job descriptions and application procedures are contained
in
the individual announcements listed below.
CALL: Project Leaders listed in announcements for information related
to
application procedures and project activities.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN RALEIGH, NC. ON JANUARY 28, 2002.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 02-NG-01)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to survey and monitor populations of
rare
freshwater crayfishes in North Carolina. The position will begin March
15,
2002 and end November 15, 2002. Work hours are not standard, due to the
nature of the project, and workweeks in excess of 40 hours should be
expected. Work will occur statewide (about half in the lower Piedmont
and
Coastal Plain and about half in the Mountains). Thus, overnight stays
of 3
or more nights per week should be expected.
The contractor's duty station may be located in Wake, Durham, Johnston,
or
Chatham County. Housing will not be provided. Pay for the period will
be
$14,400.00 in monthly payments of $1,800.00 beginning on May 1, 2002 and
ending on December 1, 2002. Social Security, state, and federal income
taxes will be deducted by the Wildlife Resources Commission. A vehicle
and
other necessary equipment will be provided, and the contractor will be
reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty
station are necessary.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife
or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required. Aquatic field
survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength and endurance, good
swimming ability, SCUBA diving certification, and canoeing skills are
required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names and phone numbers of three
references to:
Aimee H. Fullerton
Nongame Biologist
102 W. Whitaker Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608-2438
EMAIL: fullerah@mindspring.com
CALL: Aimee Fullerton (919) 828-7420 during business hours with
questions.
INTERVIEWS: Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC.
No
exceptions.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 02-NG-02)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to restore common native freshwater
mussels and snails to stream reaches within the Piedmont of North
Carolina.
This project includes aiding in the collecting, tagging, relocating and
monitoring of the populations, as well as, stream habitat and land use
analysis, and public relations. Additional responsibilities include
surveying populations of freshwater mussels, snails, crayfish, pea
clams,
and fish species at various localities within North Carolina. The
position
will begin April 1, 2002 and end October 31, 2002, but these dates may
be
flexible depending on the candidate's availability. Work hours are not
standard, due to the nature of the projects. Workweeks in excess of 40
hours should be expected.
The contract biologist's duty station may be located in Durham, Chatham,
Orange or Wake County. Pay for the period will be $12,600.00 in monthly
payments of $1,800.00 beginning on April 15, 2002 and ending on November
15,
2002. Social Security, state, and federal income taxes will be deducted
by
the Wildlife Resources Commission. A vehicle and other necessary
equipment
will be provided, and the contractor will be reimbursed for lodging and
meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary.
Overnight stays of 3 or more nights per week should be expected.
Housing
will not be provided.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife
or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required. Aquatic field
survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength and endurance, good
swimming ability, SCUBA diving certification, and canoeing and boating
skills are required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names and phone numbers of three
references to:
Brian T. Watson
Nongame Biologist
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
205 Cloverdale Drive
Durham, NC 27703
EMAIL: watsonbt1@mindspring.com
CALL: Brian T. Watson (919) 598-5093 during business hours with
questions.
INTERVIEWS: Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC.
No
exceptions.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 02-NG-03)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to survey and monitor populations of
rare
freshwater crayfishes and endangered species (mollusks and fishes) in
North
Carolina, and to assist with relocation of common freshwater mussels and
snails. The position will begin May 1, 2002 and end September 30, 2002.
Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the project, and
workweeks
in excess of 40 hours should be expected. Work will occur statewide.
Thus,
overnight stays of 3 or more nights per week should be expected.
The contractor's duty station may be located in Wake, Durham, Johnston,
Chatham, or Orange County. Housing will not be provided. Pay for the
period will be $9,000.00 in monthly payments of $1,800.00 beginning on
June
15, 2002 and ending on October 15, 2002. Social Security, state, and
federal income taxes will be deducted by the Wildlife Resources
Commission.
A vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided, and the
contractor
will be reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from
the
duty station are necessary.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in
wildlife
or fisheries management, zoology, or biology is required. Aquatic field
survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength and endurance, good
swimming ability, SCUBA diving certification, and canoeing skills are
required.
Applications:
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and names and phone numbers of three
references to:
Aimee H. Fullerton
Nongame Biologist
102 W. Whitaker Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608-2438
EMAIL: fullerah@mindspring.com
CALL: Aimee Fullerton (919) 828-7420 during business hours with
questions.
INTERVIEWS: Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC.
No
exceptions.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 02-NG-04)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
Job Description
We will contract with an assistant for research, monitoring, and
management
of colonial nesting waterbirds, piping plovers, other shorebirds, and
possibly other species. Primary duties will pertain to a research
project
designed to estimate reproductive success of common terns, gull-billed
terns
and black skimmers. The job will begin March 1, 2002 and end August 31,
2002. Work hours are not standard, due to the nature of the projects.
Workweeks in excess of 40 hours should be expected. Equipment
maintenance,
data analysis, and report writing will be required.
The employee's duty station will be in the New Bern/Jacksonville N.C.
area.
Pay for the period will be $10,800.00 in monthly payments of $1,800.00
beginning on April 15, 2002 and ending on September 15, 2002. The
Wildlife
Resources Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary
equipment will be provided, and the employee will be reimbursed for
lodging
and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary.
Housing will not be provided.
Qualifications
A four-year degree in marine biology, ornithology, zoology, wildlife
biology
or a closely related curriculum and some work experience in a
wildlife-related position are required. A related Master's Degree may
substitute for work experience. The ability to operate small boats is
helpful. All applicants should be able to endure long days with heat
and
insects.
Applications
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:
David H. Allen
Coastal Nongame Project Leader
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
355 Paul Dr.
Trenton, NC 28585
Email: allend@coastalnet.com
<mailto:allend@coastalnet.com>
Call: David H. Allen at 252-448-1546 during business hours with any
questions.
INTERVIEWS: Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC.
No
exceptions.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
TEMPORARY FIELD POSITION (# 02-NG-05)
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Program
Job Description
We will contract with an assistant to monitor sea turtle nesting
activities
on Bogue Banks North Carolina. Primary duties will be to survey for
nesting
sea turtles and monitor hatching activities around a beach
re-nourishment
project. Additional activities may involve work with shorebirds and
other
waterbirds. The job will begin May 1, 2002 and end October 31, 2002.
Work
hours are not standard, due to the nature of the projects. Workweeks in
excess of 40 hours should be expected. Significant equipment
maintenance,
data analysis, and report writing will be required.
The employee's duty station will be on Bogue Banks N.C. or nearby. Pay
for
the period will be $10,800.00 in monthly payments of $1,800.00 beginning
on
June 15, 2002 and ending on November 15, 2002. The Wildlife Resources
Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary equipment
will
be provided, and the employee will be reimbursed for lodging and meals
when
overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary. Housing will
not
be provided.
Qualifications
A four-year degree in marine biology, zoology, wildlife biology or a
closely
related curriculum and some work experience in a wildlife-related
position
are required. A related Master's Degree may substitute for work
experience.
Experience with sea turtle monitoring is helpful. All applicants should
be
able to endure long days with heat and insects.
Applications
A State Application for Employment is not required.
Send a letter of interest, resume, names and phone numbers of three
references to:
Steve Johnson, Ph.D.
Sea Turtle Program Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
217 Sleepy Point Rd.
Gloucester, NC 28528
Email: stevejohnson@coastalnet.co
<mailto:allend@coastalnet.com>m
Call: Steve Johnson at 252-729-7601 during business hours with any
questions.
INTERVIEWS: Personal interviews will be conducted in Raleigh, NC No
exceptions.
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2002.
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