ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Jan 2002 to 3 Jan 2002 (#2002-4)
Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Jan 2002 to 3 Jan 2002 (#2002-4) There are 16 messages totalling 760 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...): 2. King County WA - employment sought 3. some humor (I hope) 4. postdoc - microbial evolutionary ecology 5. Environmental Management and Health 6. Assistant Hatchery Manager 7. Symposium on Sustainable Rangeland Management 8. Precision Farming 9. aquatic ecology text 10. Field Research Assistant Positions - NRRI/U of Minn. 11. Agronomy bibliography request 12. PhD assistantship 13. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork 14. Field Assistants Needed 15. faculty research assistant position 16. Biostat software update ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 23:50:55 -0500 From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET> Subject: EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...): ----- Original Message ----- From: "Katharine N. Wang" <wangkn@eelink.net> To: <ee-internet@eelink.net>; <ee-alum@eelink.net>; <ee-student@eelink.net>; <roee@eelink.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: [ee-internet] EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...): The updated list below contains job opportunities posted on EE-Link (http://eelink.net) between 12/16/01 and 12/31/01. This list will be generated twice a month and reposted. The list represents only the newest job postings on EE-Link and summarizes position offered, hiring organization, location of job, and application deadline (if supplied). For detailed information and a complete listing, go to the EE-link job posting page (jobs can be sorted by state or region to make searching easier): http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi Job Postings added to EE-Link since December 16, 2001 Development Instructor Humana People to People Denmark Deadline: 1/6/2002 Faculty Environmental Science Technology The Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Posted: 12/17/2001 Educator/Deckhand Intern Delaware Bay Schooner Project Port Norris, NJ Posted: 12/17/2001 Director of Education Pine Jog EE Center Florida Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Deadline: 3/31/2002 Naturalist Educator Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center Brattleboro, VT Deadline: 1/10/2002 Environmental Educator - Seasonal Montshire Museum of Science Norwich, VT Deadline: 5/15/2002 Outdoor Educator Chingachgook YMCA Outdoor Center Pilot Knob, NY Deadline: 2/2/2002 Center Director Great Lakes Natural Resource Center National Wildlife Federation Ann Arbor, MI Posted: 12/18/2001 Naturalist Fellowship (12 positions) Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Lanesboro, MN Deadline: 8/26/2002 YABAH AmeriCorps Crew Leader Southeast Alaska Guidance Association Juneau, AK Deadline: 1/28/2002 Program Director Wilderness Education Institute Boulder, CO Deadline: 1/31/2002 Environmental Education Specialist for India Development Alternatives, Inc. India Posted: 12/19/2001 Environmental Education Internship Lake County Forest Preserves Deerfield, IL Deadline: 1/30/2002 Farm Journeyperson Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Various locations in Maine Posted: 12/18/2001 Farm Apprentice Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Various locations in Maine Posted: 12/18/2001 Gunnison Basin Watershed Researcher High Country Citizens' Alliance Crested Butte, CO Posted: 12/18/2001 Project Coordinator High Country Citizens' Alliance Crested Butte, CO Posted: 12/18/2001 Crew Leader High Country Citizens' Alliance Crested Butte, CO Posted: 12/18/2001 Field Crew Members High Country Citizens' Alliance Crested Butte, CO Posted: 12/18/2001 Executive Director Adopt-A-Watershed San Francisco, CA Posted: 12/10/2001 Field Instructor Keystone Science School Keystone, CO Deadline: 2/8/2002 Coordinator for Counselor Assistant Program (CAP) Keystone Science School's Discovery Camp Keystone, CO Deadline: 2/21/2002 Camp Counselor/ Instructor Keystone Science School's Discovery Camp Keystone, CO Deadline: 2/22/2002 Camp Counselor The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA Deadline: 5/1/2002 Summer Educator Riverbend Environmental Education Center Gladwyne, PA Deadline: 2/1/2002 Environmental Education Intern Riverbend Environmental Education Center Gladwyne, PA Deadline: 2/1/2002 Early Childhood Educator Riverbend Environmental Education Center Gladwyne, PA Deadline: 2/1/2002 Education Program Manager YES! Magazine Bainbridge Island, WA Posted: 12/28/2001 Outreach Coordinator Position NEEAP National EE Advancement Project Stevens Pt., WI Deadline: 2/15/2002 Assistant Camp Director Keystone Science School Discovery Camp Keystone, CO Deadline: 2/8/2002 Montana Watercourse Program Manager Montana State University, Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Bozeman, MT Deadline: 1/21/2002 Camp Program Director Massachusetts Audubon Society at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Vineyard Haven, MA Posted: 12/28/2001 Natural History Day Camp Instructor Massachusetts Audubon Society at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Vineyard Haven, MA Posted: 12/28/2001 Ecology Camp Instructor Massachusetts Audubon Society at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Vineyard Haven, MA Posted: 12/28/2001 Environmental Education Performer The Earthling Geneseo, NY Posted: 12/30/2001 Assistant Science Program Director Newfound Harbor Marine Institute Big Pine Key, FL Deadline: 1/10/2002 Detailed information for each of these positions is posted at the EE-link job posting page: http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:20:55 EST From: SGood33@AOL.COM Subject: King County WA - employment sought Hello, I'm looking for short-term employment within the King County area of Washington state. I'm currently between jobs with my next position starting March 1, 2002. I have over three years biological experience including avian census, plant ecology, mammal surveys, and wetland-related work. If you or someone you know is in need of a short-term field or office biologist, I would like to send you my resume and a list of references. Thanks! With regards, Steven Goodman Wildlife Biologist ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 16:24:13 -0800 From: "Janisch, Jack" <JAJA461@ECY.WA.GOV> Subject: some humor (I hope) I thought I'd start 2002 by solving the worlds problems: slash resource consumption by using genetic engineering to make humans tiny (about 10 cm seems right). this would completely rescale the biosphere--for example all the small trees we're growing would seem big again. of course, some humans would still need to be full size (like me) and some tiny people might be chased by sparrows. and the pnw salmonid-ecosystem nutrient crisis? well, if I can get windsurfers to spawn and die.... (no offense toward surfers out there). ok, maybe it won't work. but heres to 2002 as a year of good ideas. regards, ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 16:44:32 -0800 From: Brendan Bohannan <bohannan@STANFORD.EDU> Subject: postdoc - microbial evolutionary ecology POSITION AVAILABLE Postdoctoral Researcher - Evolutionary Ecology of Microbes A position for a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Brendan Bohannan at Stanford University is currently available. The researcher will participate in two ongoing projects utilizing microbial communities as model systems to study general ecological and evolutionary phenomena. The first project is focused on the causes and consequences of the tradeoff between resistance to predators and competitive ability, using phage and bacteria as a model system. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Michael Travisano at the University of Houston. The second project is a study of the effects of localized dispersal and interaction on the ecology and evolution of communities, using communities of bacteria, and bacteria and phage, as model systems. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, microbiology or a related field, experience working with microbial model communities, and a strong interest in community ecology and evolution. The starting date for this position is negotiable and applications are being accepted immediately. Applicants should send a current C.V. with the names and contact information of 3 referees to: Dr. Brendan Bohannan Department of Biological Sciences 371 Serra Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-5020 (650) 723-3344 (650) 725-8221 Fax bohannan@stanford.edu ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 02:17:58 -0800 From: "Prof. Walter Leal Filho" <lealfilho@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Re: Environmental Management and Health Dear Colleagues, The journal "Environmental Management and Health", now on its 14th volume, wants to announce its new web site at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/emh.htm Scientists working in the environment field are warmly invited to submit papers on their work on matters such as: Waste disposal Water resources Environmental protection Toxic products Radioactive waste Stress and disease Pollution control Nutrition, drugs and genetic engineering Education and training Also, as earlier outlined, one of the world´s largest registers of research projects on the environment is available at http://www.mcbup.com/research_registers/emh/sponsors.asp Along with the senior researchers which have taken advantage of the register so far, Masters and Doctoral students who are undertaking environmentally-related research are also invited to submit details on their work, which can be done free of charges at the above web site. 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Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:54:13 -0600 From: Patricia Ott <ottp@MAIL.CONSERVATION.STATE.MO.US> Subject: Assistant Hatchery Manager ASSISTANT HATCHERY MANAGER SALARY RANGE: Monthly $2,352 - $4,260; Annually $28,224 - $51,120 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with the operation of a trout hatchery nd, in the absence of Hatchery Manager, is responsible for hatchery operatio s; under supervision of the Hatchery Manager, carries out fish culture activ ties including fish collection and development of brood stock; is involved i fish spawning, hatching of eggs and fish nutrition programs; develops and m nitors production groups; maintains fish feeding and production reports; mon tors fish health; identifies fish diseases; calculates and administers thera eutic chemicals and drugs to control diseases; collects, analyzes and monito s water quality within ponds and raceways; operates and monitors specialized equipment used in production of fish; harvests and distributes fish; ensures hatchery records are maintained and updated frequently; prepares an annual f sh production report; evaluates production methods; trains new employees and monitors performance; supervises daily work routines and special ! work assignments of seven assistants and temporary labor; acts as field crew leader on special projects away from the hatchery; assists in budgeting proc dures; recommends equipment, material and personnel needs for successful uni operation; purchases supplies and equipment; assists in establishment of ef ective programs, procedures and work schedules; prepares correspondence; dis eminates information on Department programs to the public; develops and pres nts programs; conducts tours of the hatchery facility for the visiting publi ; and performs other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B chelor's Degree in the Biological Sciences, Fisheries or closely-related sub ects and one (1) year of professional experience in fisheries work; or an eq ivalent combination of education and experience. Must live within 30 miles of Montauk Hatchery. Position closes January 31, 2002. For an application, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation, Human R sources Division, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 (573/751-4115 . Applications also available on Internet site at www.Conservation.state.mo us/about/jobs/. Equal Opportunity Employer ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 11:24:23 -0500 From: Lori Hidinger <lori@ESA.ORG> Subject: Symposium on Sustainable Rangeland Management SUSTAINABLE RANGELAND MANAGEMENT: STATUS OF A ROUNDTABLE TO DETERMINE CRITE IA AND INDICATORS Sunday, February 17, 2002 8:00am - Noon Symposium at the Society for Range Management Annual Meeting Kansas City, MO http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/srm2002/ Objective: To inform SRM members and the rangeland science and management co munity of the Sustainable Rangelands Roundtable, it's vision, mission, proce s, progress and plans. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/srm2002/main/program-detail/17/SustainableRangeland anagement.htm Topics and Speakers: The Purpose and Process of the Sustainable Rangelands Roundtable (SRR)--E. T Bartlett, Department of Rangeland Ecosystem Science, Colorado State Univers ty The Importance of Sustainability Indicators--H. T. Heintz, Jr., Office of Po icy Analysis, U.S. Department of the Interior Value of Sustainability Indicators for Rangeland Management And Policy--Tim euwsaat, Group Manager for Rangeland, Soil, Water, Air and Riparian, Bureau f Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior; and Jeanne Wade Evans, D puty Director, Forest and Rangelands, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agr culture Partnership Efforts in the Sustainable Rangelands Roundtable--Lori Hidinger, Sustainable Biosphere Initiative, Ecological Society of America Sustainability Research for Rangelands--John E. Mitchell, Rocky Mountain Res arch Station, Forest Service , U.S. Department of Agriculture Refining Roundtable Progress: A Delphi Process--Helen Ivy Rowe, Department o Rangeland Ecosystem Science, Colorado State University Status of Ecological Criteria and Indicators--Rod Heitschmidt, Fort Keogh Li estock and Range Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. De artment of Agriculture Status of Economic Criteria and Indicators--John Tanaka, Eastern Oregon Rese rch Center-Union, Oregon State University Status of Social Criteria and Indicators--Mark Brunson, Department of Forest Resources, Utah State University Status of Institutional Criteria and Indicators--Tom Lustig, National Wildli e Federation Linkage between Rangeland Indicator Efforts: SRR and Heinz Center Programs-- uncan T. Patten, Mountain Research Center, Montana State University Future Plans and Milestones--E. T. Bartlett and John E. Mitchell ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:07:34 -0800 From: LouhaicM@EXCHANGEMAIL.ORST.EDU Subject: Precision Farming I am using Yield Mapping Systems (AgLeader and GreenStar) to collect yield data of grain crops (wheat and grass seed). Where a combine, equipped with GPS and a yield monitor (sensor), can record every second its exact location in the field and yield at that location. In some fields when I am using only combines equipped with the YMS, I am sampling the whole population. In some other cases, I am sub-sampling (running more than one combine simultaneously where at least one combine is not equipped with the YMS). In both cases, I am having hundred of thousands of data points (yield data). My question is how do we statistically analyze the data? Suppose we are trying to compare yield among different types of soil within a single field. In case we are sampling the whole population, we know exactly the mean, the STDV...etc. Should I just present the data as is, with no statistics? If not what kind of statistical procedures are appropriate. I tried to run several t-test and they were all significant. This is mainly because In one variable I have so many data points and in the other I have just a few. Another issue is that this data is not independent caused by a serial effect, in which measurements are taken over time and observations close together in time tend to be more similar. Any input in regards to this topic is highly appreciable. Thanks Mounir Louhaichi, PhD student Oregon State University Rangeland Resources Dept. 202 Strand Hall Corvallis OR 97331 (541) 737 1623 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:29:01 -0500 From: "Holm, Robert" <rholm@BUTLER.EDU> Subject: aquatic ecology text Greetings; I will be teaching an introductory aquatic ecology/limnology course this summer at IUPUI in Indianapolis. The class is composed of seniors and graduate students coming from a variety of educational majors. Some have work experience in environmental management, but few if any have had exposure to aquatics/limnology. I would appreciate recommendations on a good intro text for the course. In the past I have used Moss-Ecology of Freshwaters, and Horne and Goldman-Limnology. Thanks for your input, Bob Holm Robert F. Holm, Ph.D. Director, University Research Programs Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485 317-940-9766 317-940-8226 (fax) rholm@butler.edu www.butler.edu/urp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:28:11 -0800 From: Jim Lind <jlind@NRRI.UMN.EDU> Subject: Field Research Assistant Positions - NRRI/U of Minn. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) are needed, late-May to mid-July, to complete surveys of breeding birds in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Daily duties include conducting point counts, marking survey locations, data entry, and vegetation sampling. Qualified applicants must be able to identify Midwestern birds by sound and sight and have excellent hearing. Applicants must pass a standardized bird song test and a hearing test. Other requirements include: the physical ability and desire to work long hours alone in the field, a high tolerance for biting bugs (mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks), orienteering and GPS experience, and a driver's license. Sites are located in rugged, remote, and sometimes unpleasant wet spots. $2,000/mo.+ per diem; housing, transportation, equipment, and training provided. Send letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to JIM LIND, Natural Resources Research Institute, 5013 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN 55811 or e- mail to jlind@nrri.umn.edu. Open until filled. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) are needed, mid-May to late-July, to complete surveys of wetland and upland birds in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Daily duties include conducting bird point counts and amphibian surveys, marking survey locations, data entry, and vegetation sampling. Qualified applicants must be able to identify Midwestern birds by sound and sight and have excellent hearing. Experience with amphibian sampling and identification helpful, but not required. Applicants must pass a standardized bird song test and a hearing test. Other requirements include: the physical ability and desire to work long hours alone in the field, a high tolerance for biting bugs (mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks), orienteering and GPS experience, and a driver's license. Sites are located in rugged, remote, and sometimes unpleasant wet spots. $2,000/mo.+ per diem; housing, transportation, equipment, and training provided. Send letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to JIM LIND, Natural Resources Research Institute, 5013 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN 55811 or e- mail to jlind@nrri.umn.edu. Open until filled. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:21:06 -0500 From: Len Scinto <scintol@FIU.EDU> Subject: Agronomy bibliography request Hello all; I relaize this may be a little out of field but thought I would pass this request on for a friend. Thank You. I teach Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry at the Agronomy Dept.of the Universidad Tecnica de Machala in Ecuador. I am currently on a sabbatical leave and am using this time to put together a handbook that could be used by the school^Òs undergraduate students in their daily assignments and courses. The handbook will compile commonly used units, conversion factors, methods of chemical analysis for soils, fertilizers, irrigation waters, etc. I would really appreciate it if somebody from this group can help me locate this type of bibliography. Thank you. Dr. Pablo A. Guerrero (ines_guerrero@yahoo.com) Leonard J. Scinto, Ph.D. Assistant Research Scientist; Biogeochemistry Southeast Environmental Research Center Florida International University Miami FL, 33134 305-348-1965 fax 305-348-4096 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:02:30 -0700 From: Tom Kolb <Tom.Kolb@NAU.EDU> Subject: PhD assistantship One Ph.D. Research Assistantship is available in the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University (NAU), Flagstaff, AZ. The general goals of the project are to investigate linkages between tree stress and dwarf mistletoe infestations in conifers in cooperation with NAU (Dr. Tom Kolb) and US Forest Service (Dr. Brian Geils) scientists. Funding ($14,500/yr plus out-of-state tuition waiver) is available for 4 years starting July, 2002. Flagstaff is located at an elevation of 2,280m on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, and offers exceptional research opportunities. Contact Dr. Tom Kolb for application information (tom.kolb@nau.edu; 520-523-7491). ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:00:40 -0500 From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork Title: Outdoor Leaders Company: Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Location: Throughout State, Vermont For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5032 Title: Clean Production Field Coordinator Company: Great Lakes United Location: Buffalo, New York For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5031 Title: Research/Teaching/Extension, Urban & Community For Company: Rutgers University, Dept. Ecology, Evolution & Natural Resources Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5030 Title: Air Pollution Prevention Manager Company: Booz Allen Hamilton Location: Aberdeen, Maryland For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5029 Title: Internship, Energy Resources Team Company: US Geological Survey Location: Reston, Virginia For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5028 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:36:35 -0500 From: "Matthew A. Etterson" <mae8r@UNIX.MAIL.VIRGINIA.EDU> Subject: Field Assistants Needed FIELD TECHNICIANS (2-3) needed from 1 May-30 Jun 2002 for study of nesting success of understory birds in the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Successful applicants must be prepared for long hours in difficult terrain. I am seeking individuals with good field identification skills and nest-searching experience. You must have a vehicle and be willing to use it to get to field sites. Housing and $1000/mo salary will be provided and mileage will be reimbursed. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: MATT ETTERSON, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, Washington, DC 20008 (EM: ettersonm@nzp.si.edu). Email applications welcome. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:53:39 -0800 From: "Serpa, Glenda" <Glenda.Serpa@ORST.EDU> Subject: faculty research assistant position FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT Ecophysiologist Position Number 002-953 Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon Earliest Starting Date: February 18, 2002 Application Closing Date: For full consideration apply by January 25, 2002. Responsibilities: The position will be with an interdisciplinary team of scientists working on integration of ecological simulation models with plot data and spatial data related to climate, physiography, vegetation, and soil properties. The goal of the research is the measurement and simulation of regional CO2 fluxes in the Pacific Northwest. Responsibilities will include primarily field data collection, maintenance of field instrumentation (including automated soil chamber system and meteorological stations), and data management. Field studies will involve soil CO2 effluxes in response to environment, and variation in productivity, leaf area index, and litterfall. The field sites will include three forest types along a climatic gradient in Oregon. The successful applicant will analyze and manage large ecological data sets, communicate results and participate in preparation of scientific publications. Qualifications: M.S. in Ecophysiology, Forest Science, Ecology, or Botany is required. Demonstrated experience performing ecophysiological measurements in the field and laboratory (e.g., net photosynthesis, respiration, leaf area, soil moisture) is required. Experience using field instrumentation (e.g., Campbell data loggers, LI6400, LAI-2000, pressure bomb, TDR), including instrument maintenance and troubleshooting is required (previous experience designing and constructing lab and field instrumentation desirable). Experience summarizing ecophysiological data collected from multiple sites, and manipulation and analysis of the data (e.g., analysis of A-Ci curves, stand dimensional data to estimate aboveground net primary productivity, analysis of optical measurements for estimating LAI; developing statistical models for estimating monthly and annual soil CO2 fluxes from periodic measurements and environmental variables) is required, using preferably S-PLUS or SAS, or other software. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment is required. Modeling experience is highly desirable. Employment Conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term faculty position. This position is funded by grant funds. Re-appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Full-time annual salary is $24,996-$30,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available. For More Information: Contact Paul Schwarz, Department of Forest Science, 342 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331-5752; phone: 541-737-8481; fax: 541-737-1393; internet: paul.schwarz@orst.edu. To Apply: Send letter of application with statement of interest, vitae (resume), examples of your publications if available, unofficial copies of transcripts, and 2 letters of reference to: Glenda Serpa, Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, 321 Richardson Hall, Corvallis OR 97331-5752. For full consideration send application materials by January 25, 2002. Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:35:02 -0800 From: Paul Johnson <p.johnson@PRODIGY.NET> Subject: Biostat software update Re: Biostat Software I have recently updated my link. I've combined Volume 1 and Volume 2, and added new material. If interested click here for more details http://pages.prodigy.net/johnsonp12/biostat.html Sincerely, Paul Johnson ------------------------------ Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 3 Jan 2002 to 4 Jan 2002 (#2002-5) There are 9 messages totalling 529 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Biodiversity Hot Spots 2. Smithsonian GIS internship 3. Two faculty jobs at Emory 4. Call for abstracts 5. [ECOLOG] Research Assistant in Ecosystem Modeling - Utah State 6. TEMPORARY CREW LEADER/DATA MANAGER (Grassland bird studies) 7. SUMMER FIELD POSITIONS FOR GRASSLAND BIRD STUDIES (several) 8. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork 9. WILDLIFE INVENTORY TECHNICIANS (temp jobs) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:15:48 +0100 From: Swen Renner <srenner1@GWDG.DE> Subject: Biodiversity Hot Spots Dear ECOLOG, currently I am seaking literature about the arise of biodiversity. While the e is some about the arise of biodiversity itselve, it seems to me nobody knows anything about the generation of biodiversity hot-spots. For any information I will be grateful. Swen -- Swen C. Renner Zentrum fuer Naturschutz University of Goettingen Von-Siebold-Str. 2 37075 Goettingen, Germany Tel.: +49 551 39-5639 Fax: +49 551 39-9234 Mobil: +49 175 5902 592 http://www.izne.uni-goettingen.de/gk/ http://www.gwdg.de/~ubns ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 15:44:58 +0000 From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Smithsonian GIS internship The Spatial Analysis Lab at the National Zoo's Conservation & Research Center (CRC) is seeking interns, to start immediately. The Lab focuses on developing remote sensing and GIS applications to conservation problems. Projects include: 1. Mapping habitat for endangered species at different spatial scales. In the past, we have worked on habitat mapping for golden-cheeked warbler, Burmese Eld's deer, and Mongolian gazelles. Currently, we are initiating a project on Asian elephants. 2. Assess land cover change for the ranges of endangered species, with special focus on protected areas within these ranges. 3. Develop a GIS model to determine intact forest tracts using data from large-scale remote sensing of forests in Myanmar (Burma). 4. Training of wildlife management professionals in application of GPS, GIS and remote sensing to every-day management. Interns will assist in the GIS/remote sensing aspects of these projects, enter data, help with training courses, and assist with everyday lab management. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operating systems, standard office software, and basic knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcView or ARC/INFO). Additional experience with remote sensing, ERDAS Imagine (or other image processing software), Adobe Photoshop, or GPS are a plus. A $500/month stipend and free on-site housing are provided. Send letter of interest and resume to Melissa Songer at songerm@crc.si.edu. The Conservation and Research Center is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA. CRC's mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach (www.si.edu/crc). _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:53:05 -0500 From: John Logsdon <jlogsdon@BIOLOGY.EMORY.EDU> Subject: Two faculty jobs at Emory We are currently considering applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in evolutionary biology at Emory. The job advertisements which appeared recently in Science are appended below. Although the review of applications has begun recently, it is definitely not too late to apply (and letters of recommendation do not need to be solicited in advance by applicants). We're looking forward to hearing from you (soon)! On behalf of my colleagues, John ^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë John M. Logsdon, Jr. <jlogsdon@biology.emory.edu> Assistant Professor 404 727-9516 office Department of Biology 404 727-6492 lab Emory University 404 727-2880 FAX 1111 Rollins Research Center 404 727-6292 dept. 1510 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322 http://calvino.biology.emory.edu/logsdon ^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë^Ë Evolutionary Biologist The Department of Biology at Emory University is seeking an evolutionary biologist who uses modern field, laboratory or theoretical approaches to study fundamental questions about the process and mechanisms of evolution. The Department will consider applicants from a wide range of specializations including, but not limited to, evolutionary ecology, conservation/ population genetics, experimental evolution and comparative genomics/ bioinformatics. The position is for a tenure-track assistant professor, although an appointment at a higher rank will be considered in exceptional circumstances. The successful applicant will be provided with competitive start up funds and research space. Applicants must provide evidence that they will develop a strong, independently funded research program. A commitment to undergraduate teaching is expected and the appointee will also participate in appropriate Ph.D.-granting programs of the interdepartmental Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement detailing their current research and future plans, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three individuals who could be asked for letters of recommendation. Please address applications to Dr. John C. Lucchesi, EB Search, Department of Biology, Emory University, 1510 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322; Tel.: (404) 727-4234; Fax: (404) 727-2880; E-mail: <evol_srch@biology.emory.edu>. Review of completed applications will begin January 1, 2002. Information on theBiology Department and Emory=B9s graduate programs can be obtained from <www.emory.edu/BIOLOGY/> and <www.biomed.emory.edu/> Behavioral Neuroscientist The Department of Biology at Emory University is seeking a behavioral neuroscientist who studies the neurobiological basis of behavior and its evolutionary implications. Although the position is for a tenure-track assistant professor, an appointment at a higher rank will be considered. The successful applicant will be provided with competitive start up funds and research space and will be a member of the NSF Science and Technology Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. Applicants should provide evidence that they have an independent research program of broad interest and relevance and a strong record of publications in major refereed journals. A commitment to undergraduate teaching is expected and the appointee will also participate in appropriate Ph.D.-granting programs of the interdepartmental Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement detailing their current research and future plans, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three or more individuals who could be asked for letters of recommendation. Please address applications to Dr. John C. Lucchesi, BN Search, Department of Biology, Emory University, 1510 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322; Tel.: (404) 727-4234; Fax: (404) 727-2880; E-mail: <beh_srch@biology.emory.edu>. R view of completed applications will begin January 1, 2002. Information on the Biology Department <www.emory.edu/BIOLOGY/>, the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience <www.cbn-atl.org/> and Emory=B9s graduate programs <www.biomed.emory.edu/> can be obtained from the web. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:41:52 -0500 From: Alicia Craig <craiga@WBU.COM> Subject: Call for abstracts Association of Field Ornithologists/Wilson Ornithological Society Annual Mee ing Call for Papers Submissions are welcome on any ornithological topic for presentation at the meeting, either orally (15 minute time slot) or as a poster (no larger than X4'). Please follow the instructions below for submitting an abstract (Inv ted speakers are also asked to submit an abstract.) Deadline for receipt of abstracts is March 1. Send it to Erica Dunn, prefer bly by e-mail (Erica.Dunn@ec.gc.ca), although regular mail is acceptable (Ca adian Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Research Centre, 100 Gamelin Blvd. Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3). Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Progra Committee (Alicia Craig, Erica Dunn, Scott Sutcliffe and Doris Watt). Autho s of abstracts accepted for the program will be contacted by March 15, 2002. Your abstract should not exceed 250 words in total, and should be in the for at of the example shown below. The example also shows how to handle multi-a thored or student papers. Skip a line after the abstract and then put in 1) the name and e-mail of the corresponding author (or other contact informatio , including phone number, if no e-mail address), 2) what kind of equipment y u will need for your presentation, and 3) whether the paper is to be present d orally or as a poster. Slide, overhead, and computer image projectors will be provided, but please ote that you must bring your own computer (for computer presentations), and ny additional audio-visual equipment not listed here. Example of abstract: RED-COCKADED WOODPECKERS IN PINES. James Jones and John Doe, Northern Univer ity, Ottawa, ON, Canada, and Harry Picoides, Southern University, Yourtown, L Start the text of the abstract indented, on a separate line. For mu ti-authored papers, put an asterisk at the end of the first name of the auth r who will be making the presentation (e.g. Harry Picoides*). Student paper should be indicated with an asterisk at the start of the title (e.g. *RED-C CKADED....). John Doe (jdoe@bixx.org) Slide projector Oral The Association of Field Ornithologists annual meeting will be held jointly with the Wilson Ornithological Society 11-14 April at Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers, Florida. For more information an updates about registration and call for abstracts visit the AFO web site at http://www.afonet.org/ Alicia Craig Senior Manager, Nature Education Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. 11711 N. College Ave. #146 Carmel, IN 46032 317.571.7100 mailto:craiga@wbu.com http://www.wbu.com Be a Citizen Scientist, visit http://birds.cornell.edu/citsci/ Watch BirdWatch on PBS, visit http://www.pbs.org/birdwatch ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:56:51 -0700 From: "James W. Haefner" <jhaefner@BIOLOGY.USU.EDU> Subject: [ECOLOG] Research Assistant in Ecosystem Modeling - Utah State RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM MODELING. We seek a highly qual fied person to begin a MS degree program in Summer or Fall 2002 to participate in an NSF funded project to examine and model nutrient flows in streams and lakes. The degre will involve field and laboratory work as well as mathematical and computer model ng of nutrients and trophic dynamics. A BS from a Biology or related department an high quantitative GRE scores are essential. Utah State University offers competit ve stipends, a large, broadly-based ecology program, and an extraordinary physi al setting. For further information contact: Dr. James W. Haefner Department of Biology Utah State University jhaefner@biology.usu.edu -or- Dr. Michelle A. Baker Department of Biology Utah State University mbaker@biology.usu.edu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:27:06 -0600 From: Lawrence D Igl <larry_igl@USGS.GOV> Subject: TEMPORARY CREW LEADER/DATA MANAGER (Grassland bird studies) TEMPORARY CREW LEADER/DATA MANAGER (Grassland Bird Studies): In the near future, we anticipate one temporary position at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. The individual selected for the position will be both a crew leader for one of several grassland bird studies in the Great Plains, including North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and a data manager at the Jamestown, North Dakota headquarters. Field work will involve surveying breeding bird populations (including songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and other birds) in native and tame grasslands using established monitoring protocols. Qualified applicants should be able to identify birds that breed in the Great Plains by sight and sound, be familiar with survey and monitoring techniques, and possess good auditory and visual acuity. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, and possess good communication and organizational skills. The ability to work both independently and with others is essential. As a crew leader, the individual will supervise, organize, and coordinate the activities of a field crew, including training technician(s) in the correct use of field forms and techniques, organizing field equipment, confirming quality and accuracy of data, and alerting project leaders to procedural, technical, and logistical problems. Outside of the field season, the individual will manage data bases, both numerical and GIS, and assist with the statistical analyses of the data. Experience in managing complex data sets is essential. The positions are expected to begin in about March and last for a year or longer. Salary, depending on qualifications, will be $14.03 or $17.16 per hour, plus cost of living increase (expected to be about 4.6%). If you would like to be notified when this position opens, please send a copy of your resume as soon as possible to: Douglas H. Johnson U.S. Geological Survey Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center 8711 37th Street SE Jamestown, ND 58401 e-mail: Douglas_H_Johnson@usgs.gov In your resume, please note experience relevant to the job description, stating specifically where this experience was gained and the amount of time spent on these activities. Include the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:27:31 -0600 From: Lawrence D Igl <larry_igl@USGS.GOV> Subject: SUMMER FIELD POSITIONS FOR GRASSLAND BIRD STUDIES (several) SUMMER FIELD POSITIONS (GRASSLAND BIRD STUDIES): In the near future, we anticipate many temporary positions to open up at Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center for spring/summer field work in 2002. Several crew leaders and several field assistants are needed for grassland bird studies in the Great Plains, including Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Field work will involve surveying breeding bird populations (including songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and other birds) in grasslands using established monitoring protocols. Persons with grassland and wetland bird experience are especially encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should be able to identify birds that breed in the Great Plains by sight and sound, be familiar with survey and monitoring techniques, and possess good auditory and visual acuity. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, and possess good communication and organizational skills. The ability to work both independently and with others is essential. Crew leaders will supervise, organize, and coordinate the activities of field crews, including training technician(s) in the correct use of field forms and techniques, organizing field equipment, confirming quality and accuracy of data, and alerting project leaders to procedural, technical, and logistical problems. Positions typically start in late April or mid-May and end in July or later. Salary, depending on qualifications, will be $11.32 per hour for crew members and $14.03 per hour for crew leaders, plus a cost of living increase (expected to be about 4.6%). If you would like to be notified of these openings, please send a copy of your resume as soon as possible to: Douglas H. Johnson U.S. Geological Survey Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center 8711 37th Street SE Jamestown, ND 58401 e-mail: Douglas_H_Johnson@usgs.gov In your resume, please note experience relevant to the job description, stating specifically where this experience was gained and the amount of time spent on these activities. Include the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:00:51 -0500 From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork Title: Environmental Engineer - 172-01 Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5052 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Scientist - 171-01 Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5051 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Scientist - 154-01 Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Exton, Pennsylvania For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5050 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist - 110-01 Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Wall, New Jersey For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5049 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist - 161-01 Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Windsor, Connecticut For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5047 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Scientist/Engineer Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Westford, Massachusetts For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5046 Title: Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Scientist (Code 182-01) Company: Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. Location: Patterson, New York For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5043 Title: Executive Director Company: The Lancaster County Conservancy Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5033 Title: Outdoor Leaders Company: Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Location: Throughout State, Vermont For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=5032 Title: Technical Advisor Company: Mothers for Clean Air / Environmental Institute of Houston Location: Houston, Texas For more information click below: http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4969 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:32:32 -0800 From: aamacher@NATURE.BERKELEY.EDU Subject: WILDLIFE INVENTORY TECHNICIANS (temp jobs) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY College of Natural Resources Center for Forestry EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2002 (MULTIPLE OPENINGS): WILDLIFE INVENTORY TECHNICIANS FOR THE FIRE AND FIRE SURROGATE STUDY LOCATION:FIELD STATIONS: Center for Forestry. The primary work site, Blodgett Forest, is a research station of the College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley. It is a 4,400 acre forest property loca ed between 2,000 and 4,800 feet in the Sierran Mixed conifer vegetation type on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County. EMPLOYMENT DATES: Employment period is from twelve to 16 consecutive weeks, between April15, 2001, and October 31, 2001, unless otherwise approved by Principal Investigator and/or the Director. Starting and finish dates are adjustable for persons on semester or quarter schedules. Early starting dat s (April/May) are preferred for this position TITLE: WILDLIFE RESEARCH INVENTORY TECHNICIAN (working title). Student Assistant Series, Assistant II (University of California Personnel Manual Ti le: #4921) QUALIFICATIONS: Work experience or coursework including field exercises cove ing The following: -Identification of Sierran birds, mammals, and reptiles by sight, sound and trace. -Identification of common Sierra Nevada trees, woody shrubs, and plants. -Experience in avian nest surveys is desirable. -Vegetation measurement techniques, including use of tree measurement tools. -Ability to work both independently and in a team setting -Ability to use a compass. Experience with or ability to learn operation of a Global Positioning System field unit (GPS) -Operation of handheld computers, and field data loggers, and personal computers, particularly spreadsheets and word processing applications. -Wildland fire prevention and suppression. These positions are 90%+ field work. Technicians must be capable of sustained physical work at remote sites during summer forest weather conditi ns. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: -Conducting bird (by call) and nest surveys - (30%) -Conducting small mammal surveys using live traps - (20%) -Conducting large mammal inventories using "Trailmaster" camera traps - (20% -Conducting amphibian and reptile time/area searches - (10%) -Conducting vegetation inventory - (5%) -Preparation of brief written reports on all activities - (5%) -Assistance in wildland fire prevention and suppression - (5%) -Assist in maintenance and repair of buildings, roads, equipment, and infrastructure - (5%) (The percentage totals above apply to ALL employees. Actual time spent may ary according to work qualifications and performance, actual program needs or emergency events) HOUSING: Shared housing will be provided at Blodgett Forest in exchange for $100.00 per month or 1 day of additional duties per month on weekends an /or holidays; duties may include emergency fire protection coverage. Work duty exchanges must be arranged and approved by the Director in advance. E-MAIL ACCESS: E-mail is currently not available for use by summer staff at Blodgett Forest Research Station. WORK SCHEDULE: Normally 10 days on and 4 days off. May be adjusted seasona ly, at Principle Investigators' discretion, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and betwee Monday through Sunday to fit daylight working hours, wildlife survey procedu es, forest fire hazard conditions, agricultural operations or training events. ay be shifted to a ten days on, and four days off schedule by Principle Investigator to fit survey protocols. Available to shift work schedule to alternate hours and/or days during both wild fire emergencies and during for st burning operations or to meet wildlife monitoring needs. SALARY: $10 - $15 /hour, depending on experience CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2002, or until filled FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Visit the Fire and Fire Surrogate Study Web-site (http://ffs.psw.fs.fed.us/' http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/fire-surrogate-study ) or Contact the Andrew Amacher, Blodgett Forest Fire Surrogate Fire Surrogate Study Wildlife Research Coordinator (aamacher@nature.berkeley.edu) or Sheryl Rambeau, Administrative Assistant, Blodgett Forest Research Station (srambeau@nature.berkeley.edu). TO APPLY: Submit resume` plus names and telephone numbers of three references. Include description of applicable coursework, work experience, our interest(s) in the Fire and Fire Surrogate Study, and personal contact information. Mail (or e-mail) Resume To: Andrew Amacher Fire Surrogate Study Wildlife Research Coordinator for the Blodgett Forest Study Site 145 Mulford Hall #3114 Berkeley, CA 94720-3114 (510) 642-4934 aamacher@nature.berkeley.edu The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------ End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 3 Jan 2002 to 4 Jan 2002 (#2002-5) *********************************************************** ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ
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