Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 9 Feb 2003 to 10 Feb 2003 (#2003-41)
There are 20 messages totalling 1182 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. The Wildlife Society-Western Section's 2003 Annual Conference
2. Field Assistants needed for Nesting Study in Michigan
3. Faculty position
4. Question about the Shannon Diversity Index (3)
5. Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
6. Shannon Diversity Index-thanks
7. New Englanders' Attitudes Toward Forests of Northern New England
8. Two Short Courses in May on Information-Theoretic Methods
9. Smithsonian GIS Internship
10. Winter Wetland Delineation
11. Smithsonian Internship
12. USGS FRESC Center Director Vacancy and SBSC Deputy Center Director Vaca
cy
Announcements
13. Postdoc: Chemical Ecology & Community/Ecosystem Genetics
14. Internship Announcement
15. Preliminary Call for Abstracts--IPINAMS/EMAPI7 Conference
16. Program MARK Workshop
17. internships--please post
18. Summer Amphibian Jobs in the Sierra Nevada, CA
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Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 21:07:42 -1000
From: Bill Standley <standleyb@WILDLIFER.COM>
Subject: The Wildlife Society-Western Section's 2003 Annual Conference
The final program for the 2003 Annual Conference in Irvine, California
(February 27-March 1), is now posted on our web site at
http://www.tws-west.org. You are encouraged to register online by following
the links to the registration form. When you book your room reservations at
the Irvine Marriott, please be sure to mention that you are with The
Wildlife Society-Western Section conference even if you are with a state or
federal agency.
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Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 23:17:27 EST
From: kaisersa@MSU.EDU
Subject: Field Assistants needed for Nesting Study in Michigan
FIELD ASSISTANTS (3) needed from second week of May-July 31 (start dates are
flexible) for the second field season of a project which will study the
effects of proximity to edge and the structure of habitats on the growth and
nesting success of Wood Thrush in southwest Michigan at the Allegan and Barr
State Game Areas a few miles from the shore of Lake Michigan. I am seeking
individuals, which may have had no prior field assistantships but would like
the opportunity to gain field experience. Qualified applicants must be
enthusiastic, in good physical condition, and have excellent observational
skills to assist in nest searching and monitoring, taking morphological
measurements of nestlings, GPS, behavioral observations, and vegetation
sampling. Possession of a valid driver^Òs license is essential, but no vehic
e
is required (although it is desirable for your own leisure use). Successful
applicants must be able to work independently, work long hours, endure
unpredictable weather, and mosquitos, and be comfortable sharing housing.
Compensation: Housing will be provided at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in
Barry County and a stipend for food and other expenses. Successful
applicants must cover transportation costs to and from Michigan and have
their own pair of binoculars. Please send a letter of interest, resume, and
the names and emails of 2 references with their affiliations to: SARA KAISER
Michigan State University, Dept. of Zoology, 203 Natural Sciences Bldg, E.
Lansing, MI 48824. I prefer applications and questions be sent via email t
kaisersa@msu.edu. Deadline: Positions open until filled.
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Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 15:00:42 -0600
From: Milan Vavrek <mvavrek@LATECH.EDU>
Subject: Faculty position
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at Louisiana Tech University is
searching for a biologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses,
including genetics, molecular biology and courses in the candidate's area
of expertise. An externally funded research program involving graduate and
undergraduate students is expected. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
Biology or closely related field. Salary is comparable with the Southern
regional average. Start-up funds, a computer and lab facilities are include
.
Louisiana Tech University is an 11,000 student public institution committed
to quality teaching and research. SBS has over 600 undergraduates (a 50%
increase over the last three years), 40 M.S. graduate students, and 18
faculty. The continued increase in enrollment has spurred faculty growth,
such that four faculty positions in genetics and cell biology are currently
open. We offer a B.S. in Biology (and Medical Technology) with the
opportunity to specialize in animal biology, cell & molecular biology,
microbiology, plant biology and applied biology. SBS also coordinates an
Interdisciplinary B.S. degree program in Environmental Science. The M.S.
program in Biology supports students conducting thesis research on topics
ranging from bioremediation to implantable glucose biosensors. Two
additional M.S. programs are being developed encompassing natural science,
and molecular science and nanotechnology. A Ph.D. in Computational
Analysis & Modeling is also offered on an interdisciplinary basis.
Faculty of SBS have been successful in obtaining external funding. Current
grants include 1.4 million dollars for NSF GK-12 graduate fellows and 1.4
million dollars from NIH. Additionally, funds have been obtained from
USDA, the US Department of Education and the Louisiana Applied and
Educational Oil Spill Research and Development Program. The Governor has
also recently awarded ca. one million dollars in capital improvements and
$200,000 in recurrent funds as part of a biotechnology initiative. The
faculty in environmental biology specialize in plant and animal ecology,
mycology and physiology. Excellent support is available in GIS, GPS,
computer technology, and field and greenhouse facilities.
Ruston is a university town of 22,000 people located along the I-20
corridor in Northern Louisiana. By car, Ruston is 4-hours from New
Orleans, 2-hours from Dallas, and surrounded by abundant outdoor
recreational opportunities. Ruston boasts mild winters, a safe
environment, affordable housing, a low cost-of-living, and the best peaches
in the South.
To apply send a letter of application, brief statement of teaching and
research interests, curriculum vitae, contact information, and e-mail
addresses of three references to:
Chair, Biologist Search Committee
Louisiana Tech University
School of Biological Sciences
PO Box 3179
Ruston, LA 71272
Materials may be submitted electronically (mvavrek@latech.edu). Review of
applications will begin immediately. The position is open until
filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of
Louisiana System, AA/EOE.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<
<<<<<<<<<<<<
Milan C. Vavrek, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Environmental Science Program
School of Biological Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3179
Ruston, LA 71272-0001
Phone: 318-257-4573
FAX: 318-257-4574
Email: mvavrek@latech.edu
http://www.ans.latech.edu/homes/mvavrek/
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Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 13:04:41 +0100
From: Tim Nuttle <Tim.Nuttle@UNI-JENA.DE>
Subject: Re: Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
----- Original Message -----
> Thus, because "number of species "and "evenness" combine to define the
notion
> of diversity, I concluded that a number calculated using the Shannon
formula
> said little about diversity by itself, and meant very little when compa
ed
> with other numbers resulting from calculations using the Shannon formul
.
(Tom Parker, Hamilton, Montana)
Tom,
The fact that species richness and evenness combine to influence many
diversity indices is exactly the point behind using them instead of just
species richness.
I often find the most accessible explaination of these concepts to be found
in more basic texts. From Cox (1996) Laboratory manual of general ecology.
McGraw Hill. page 191:
"As a diversity index for biotic communities, the function describes the
average degree of uncertainty of predicting the species [identity] of an
individual picked at random from the community. This uncertainty increases
both as the number of species increases and as the individuals are
distributed more and more equitably among the species already present."
So in other words, throw all individuals in a bag and shake them up. The
more species in the bag, the less likely any two individuals pulled out of
the bag will be of the same species. The more evenly distributed the
individuals are among the species, also the less likely any two individuals
will be of the same species.
However, like you, I am uncomfortable with this confounding of evenness and
species richness. Mainly, I don't like using diversity indices because it is
difficult to say what exactly the value means, and one cannot compare values
between different studies in the way one can compare species richness
(althoug of course, one must do this with caution, considering sample size,
etc.).
Many thanks for the very interesting historical reviews provided by others!
Tim Nuttle
Research Fellow
Institute of Ecology
Friedrich Schiller University
Dornburger Strasse 159
D-07743 Jena
Germany
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:51:59 -0500
From: Director of Education <Dir.Educate@WETLAND.ORG>
Subject: Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
For Distribution.
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Participants will be taken through the steps of planning, designing and
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The exciting wetland activities promote conservation and stimulate
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The POW! course will be held March 19 - 20, 2003from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:25:45 -0500
From: Erika Iyengar <eiyengar@MAIL.WOOSTER.EDU>
Subject: Shannon Diversity Index-thanks
Hello! I just wanted to thank everyone who wrote in to explain the
Shannon-Wiener/Weaver issue. I am once again grateful for the
expertise that has been shared by this group on an issue that I was
having difficulty resolving through textbooks in my collection. The
discussion also has been an interesting learning experience for my
students!
:-> Erika Iyengar
--
Erika V. Iyengar, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Biology Department, Mateer Hall
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH 44691
eiyengar@wooster.edu
(330) 263-2437
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:01:30 -0500
From: eann@JUNO.COM
Subject: New Englanders' Attitudes Toward Forests of Northern New England
Some interesting findings here:
New Englanders' Attitudes Toward Forests of Northern New England:
Findings and Analysis from a Regional Survey
Conducted for a collaboration coordinated by the Henry P. Kendall
Foundation
November 2002
Overview of Findings
http://www.brspoll.com/Reports/summary_release.cfm
Ann
~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
E. Ann Poole, MS, Ecologist & Environmental Planner
479 N State St, F-2, Concord, NH 03301
~*~ 1997 - 2003 ~*~
"Helping Communities Meet the Challenges of Growth"
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:01:02 -0600
From: Craig Farquhar <Craig.Farquhar@TPWD.STATE.TX.US>
Subject: Re: Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
Another important point to consider (unless this has already been brought
up) is that this index (Shannon) is quite biased toward the most abundant
species in the community being sampled. Thus, two communities could have
the same H' value and be radically different in richness and evenness. I
suggest using rarefaction techniques which are comparatively bias-free in
that regard. There is excellent freeware out there, for example, I have
used with great success EcoSim
(http://homepages.together.net/~gentsmin/ecosim.htm).
Craig Farquhar, PhD
Avian Ecologist
Wildlife Diversity Branch
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
3000 S IH-35, Ste. 100
Austin, Texas 78704
work tel: 512-912-7018
work fax: 512-912-7058
email: craig.farquhar@tpwd.state.tx.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Nuttle [mailto:Tim.Nuttle@UNI-JENA.DE]
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 6:05 AM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
----- Original Message -----
> Thus, because "number of species "and "evenness" combine to define the
notion
> of diversity, I concluded that a number calculated using the Shannon
formula
> said little about diversity by itself, and meant very little when
> compared with other numbers resulting from calculations using the
> Shannon formula.
(Tom Parker, Hamilton, Montana)
Tom,
The fact that species richness and evenness combine to influence many
diversity indices is exactly the point behind using them instead of just
species richness.
I often find the most accessible explaination of these concepts to be found
in more basic texts. From Cox (1996) Laboratory manual of general ecology.
McGraw Hill. page 191: "As a diversity index for biotic communities, the
function describes the average degree of uncertainty of predicting the
species [identity] of an individual picked at random from the community.
This uncertainty increases both as the number of species increases and as
the individuals are distributed more and more equitably among the species
already present." So in other words, throw all individuals in a bag and
shake them up. The more species in the bag, the less likely any two
individuals pulled out of the bag will be of the same species. The more
evenly distributed the individuals are among the species, also the less
likely any two individuals will be of the same species.
However, like you, I am uncomfortable with this confounding of evenness and
species richness. Mainly, I don't like using diversity indices because it is
difficult to say what exactly the value means, and one cannot compare values
between different studies in the way one can compare species richness
(althoug of course, one must do this with caution, considering sample size,
etc.).
Many thanks for the very interesting historical reviews provided by others!
Tim Nuttle
Research Fellow
Institute of Ecology
Friedrich Schiller University
Dornburger Strasse 159
D-07743 Jena
Germany
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:55:48 -0500
From: Katherine Hoffman <Katherine@ESA.ORG>
Subject: Two Short Courses in May on Information-Theoretic Methods
INFORMATION-THEORETIC APPROACHES TO MULTIMODEL STATISTICAL INFERENCE
Presented by Dr. David R. Anderson
These two day short courses introduce a variety of general methods
based on Kullback-Leibler information. These new methods are useful in
model-based inference in the analysis of empirical data in the sciences
and industry. The session begins with Chamberlin's "multiple working
hypotheses" and the importance of a strong science foundation underlying
the entire investigation. K-L information is explained and AIC is shown
to be a way to estimate its expectation. AIC differences; the
likelihood of model j, given the data; Akaike weights, and evidence
ratios are explained and examples given. With this background, we focus
on ways to make formal statistical inference from more than a single
model (typically, all the models in the set). These advanced approaches
include types of model averaging. incorporating model selection
uncertainty into estimates of precision, ranking the importance of
predictor variables, and confidence sets on models. This class of
methods is easy to understand and compute; while the methods are based
on deep theory, their application is simple.
The short course will be offered twice in May, 2003:
May 6-7 and May 20-21
at the Aspen Lodge near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
Registration fee is $550 and this includes a copy of the 2002
Springer-Verlag book by Burnham and Anderson, handout material, 2
refreshment breaks and lunch each day. Attendance is limited, early
registration is encouraged. Further information (in some detail) can be
found at http://colorado1.home.attbi.com
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:06:09 -0600
From: Brian Wilsey <bwilsey@IASTATE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
I hope it is not too late to chime in on the Shannon diversity discussion.
I would like to point out the following things:
1. Compound diversity measures (Shannons and Simpsons) do have richness and
evenness components, so one approach is to estimate and interpret them
separately. A large part of my research program is now based on doing just
that. However, a literature review by Gray Stirling and I as well as a recen
experiment found that species richness and evenness don't always vary in
concert. That is, they can be out of synch. If you have a case of evenness
going down and richness going up in response to some environmental variable,
how would you interpret that? What would you conclude about diversity? May
e
the increase in species richness is very large and the decrease in evenness
s
very small. I would argue that a compound index would give you the most
straightforward answer on diversity in this case, that diversity still went
up.
2. There is a form of Shannons that is in units of number of species - eH'
(superscripted H'). This is merely number of species weighted for evenness.
Simpons index 1/D is also weighted number of species. These are just as
comparable across studies as species richness alone. Maybe more so, because
species richness is much more influenced by scale than evenness.
3. Rank/abundance distributions are the most detailed way of presenting
diversity, but are difficult to compare statistically. Thus, for field
researchers that are measuring diversity in the field, these compound measur
s
may still be better than just using species richness alone.
4. There are some nice papers on SH'E analysis by Hayek and Busaz (don't te
t
me on my spelling) on components of the Shannon index.
Brian Wilsey
> I am glad you only stared at it for hours! Ecologists have stared at H
> for decades, sometimes divining meaning from it as reliable as tea-leaf
> readings.
>
> H', like most other diversity measures, is a dual index: it is high if
> richness is high, or evenness is high, or both. Thus, any interpretati
n
> of H' without a simultanous discussion of richness and evenness is a bi
> difficult to evaluate. At best, it is a measure of the uncertainty as
o
> who your neighbor is.
>
> If you already have richness and evenness (admittedly, one typically
> calculates diversity indices as the first step towards calculating
> evenness), then there is not much point to interpreting H' or similar
> measures.
>
> The choice of an appropriate evenness measure is nontrivial, and of cou
se
> there is a substantial literature on it. However, the concept of evenn
ss
> is fundamentally different from that of richness, and It doesn't advanc
> biodiversity theory very much to lump them together in a single index,
> however elegantly.
>
> Neither richness nor evenness (nor other single indices) completely
> describe species diversity: if one is truly interested in describing th
> abundance distribution of a sample, there is no substitute for the
> abundance distribution itself (e.g. a dominance-diversity curve).
>
>
> --Mike Palmer
>
_____________________
Brian J. Wilsey
353 Bessey Hall
Department of Botany and
Interdepartmental Program in
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
phone: (515)294-0232
fax: (515)294-1337
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~bwilsey/homepage.htm
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:28:34 +0000
From: Melissa Songer <farandaway@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Smithsonian GIS Internship
The Spatial Analysis Lab at the Smithsonian 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. Assess land cover change for the ranges of endangered species, with
special focus on protected areas within these ranges.
2. 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 working on a
project on Asian elephants.
3. 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 ASAP to Thomas Mueller at
muellert@crc.si.edu. Include dates of availability in your letter.
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).
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:48:46 -0500
From: Director of Education <Dir.Educate@WETLAND.ORG>
Subject: Winter Wetland Delineation
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:10:34 +0000
From: Melissa Songer <farandaway@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Smithsonian Internship
Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center
The Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center (CRC) is seeking an intern
for its Conservation GIS and Asian Elephant program. The intern will assist
with organization of an international workshop on the ethical treatment of
elephants and with a research project on the impact of satellite remote
sensing on conservation biology. This position does not require prior
knowledge of Asian elephant ecology, GIS or remote sensing. However, good
computer and organizational skills are a plus. Mainly, we are seeking an
intern willing to work long hours for little compensation to help make this
workshop successful.
A. International Workshop on the Ethical Treatment of Elephants. This
workshop will be held at our Center at the end of March. Two dozen invited
specialists in elephant issues are meeting to present papers and discuss
ideas on the ethical treatment of elephants in captive and managed settings,
including circuses, zoos, and timber and tourist camps and in the wild in
Africa and Asia. The intern will assist with overall coordination and
administration of the workshop and with compilation of chapters for a
resulting edited volume.
B. Satellite Imagery and Its Use in Conservation Biology
A research project on the impact of satellite remote sensing on conservation
biology. Tasks for this project mainly include literature searches and
database work, with some brief writing assignments.
The National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center is located 60 miles west
of Washington, D.C., at the north end of the Shenandoah National Park. The
Center is dedicated to research and training in the management and
conservation of endangered species, communities and ecosystems. We are
hoping to fill the advertised internship as soon as possible. If you are
interested, please send a letter (email) of interest along with a current
resume to Thomas Mueller at muellert@crc.si.edu. Include dates of
availability in the letter.
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:14:30 -0800
From: David A Pyke <david_a_pyke@USGS.GOV>
Subject: USGS FRESC Center Director Vacancy and SBSC Deputy Center Director
Vacancy Announcements
Please bring these two positions to the attention of potential candidates.
The Center Director Position is in Corvallis Oregon and the Deputy position
is in Flagstaff Arizona. Please check the websites for the position
responsibilities and requirements.
Thanks,
Dave
____________________________________________
David A. Pyke
USGS, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541/750-7334
FAX: 541/758-8806
email: david_a_pyke@usgs.gov
----- Forwarded by David A Pyke/BRD/USGS/DOI on 02/10/2003 11:08 AM -----
Dennis B Fenn
To: GS-B-FRESC All
02/10/2003 10:54 cc:
AM Subject: FRESC Center Direct
r Vacancy and SBSC Deputy Center Director Vacancy
Announcements
Dear Folks:
Two very important Western Region biology vacancy announcements were posted
on the OARS system last Friday. I would appreciate your help in getting
both of these jobs circulated to the widest possible list of potential
applicants. The first job is the center director position at FRESC and the
second job is the deputy center director position at SBSC. Anne Kinsinger
will be the selecting official on the GS-15 FRESC position in Corvallis, OR
and Denny Fenn will be the selecting official on the GS-14 SBSC position in
Flagstaff, AZ.
Below are the links to the vacancy announcements for the Center Director
position (Supv Biologist GS-0401-15) at the Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem
Science Center in Corvallis, Oregon.
There are 2 links, same job. One is for Federal employees only and one is
open to the public.
WR-2003-0148 http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=TV4305
for Federal employees only
WR-2003-0149 http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=TV4303
Open to everyone
Below are the links to the vacancy announcements for the Deputy Director
position (Supv Biologist GS-0401-14) at the Southwest Biological Science
Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
There are 2 links, same job. One is for Federal employees only and one is
open to the public.
WR-2003-0152
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=TV4597 Open to
everyone
WR-2003-0151
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=TV4595 Open to
Federal Employees only
I genuinely appreciate your help in alerting qualified candidates that
these two positions are now seeking applications through the OARS system.
Sincerely,
Denny Fenn
Acting Center Director
Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 14:55:23 -0600
From: Rick Lindroth <lindroth@ENTOMOLOGY.WISC.EDU>
Subject: Postdoc: Chemical Ecology & Community/Ecosystem Genetics
Postdoctoral Position
Chemical Ecology and Community/Ecosystem Genetics
University of Wisconsin - Madison
A postdoctoral Research Associate position will be available summer
2003 as part of a large, multi-investigator, multi-institutional
project funded under NSF's Integrated Research Challenges in
Environmental Biology program. This project is evaluating how genetic
and chemical variation in naturally occurring and synthetic hybrids
of cottonwood species mediates ecological structure and function at
population, community and ecosystem levels. (See the Special Feature
article on "extended phenotypes" by Whitham et al. in the March 2003
issue of Ecology.) Field sites include a number of riparian habitats
throughout the Intermountain West. Project PIs include T. Whitham, S.
Hart, P. Keim, and G. Martinsen of Northern Arizona University, and
R. Lindroth of the University of Wisconsin.
Primary responsibilities of the Research Associate are to coordinate
and conduct research involving chemical analyses of cottonwood
samples. Collaborative projects underway relate cottonwood chemistry
to arthropod communities, mycorrhizal communities, mammalian
foraging, and litter decomposition. Results from this work will be
integrated with that of other project coordinators to understand the
influence of cottonwood genetic structure on chemical variation, and
the linkages between chemical variation and community and ecosystem
function at local and regional scales.
Qualifications include expertise in plant chemical analyses, and
interest in the chemical ecology of trophic interactions or
ecosystem function. Strong interpersonal, laboratory, statistical and
writing skills are essential. Extended collecting trips to field
sites in the western U.S. will likely be required.
Salary and benefits: $30,000 - 32,000, commensurate with experience.
Excellent medical/dental health plans available at no cost to
Associate.
Application: Preliminary inquiries are welcome, preferably by phone
or e-mail. To apply, send c.v., names/addresses of three references,
representative reprints, and a letter detailing your fit to the
position to:
Dr. Rick Lindroth Phone: 608-263-6277
Dept. of Entomology E-mail: lindroth@entomology.wisc.edu
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
For additional information about the Lindroth research group, visit
http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/
UW - Madison is an equal opportunity employer
_____________________________________________________________
Richard L. Lindroth, Ph.D. Office phone: (608)263-6277
Dept. of Entomology FAX: (608)262-3322
1630 Linden Drive E-mail: Lindroth@entomology.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth
Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A.
_____________________________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:19:39 -0800
From: Troy Wirth/YM/RWDOE <Troy_Wirth@NOTES.YMP.GOV>
Subject: Internship Announcement
BECHTEL SAIC CO., LLC
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
INTERNSHIP TITLE: Reclamation Intern
HIRING MANAGER: Ronald A. Green (ron_green@ymp.gov)
HIRING CONTACT: Kaylie E. Rasmuson (kaylie_rasmuson@ymp.gov)
DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DURATION: Summer 2003. Start and end dates will be negotiable and
dependent on student's schedule.
SALARY: Competitive. Dependent on degree and number of years completed.
Background
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been characterizing Yucca Mountain,
Nevada (located approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas on the Nevada
Test
Site) for the potential development of a monitored geologic repository for
spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. As a result of
these characterization studies, land surface disturbances (e.g., roads,
pits, trenches, boreholes, and borrow areas) were created. A program to
reclaim disturbed areas was implemented to meet environmental requirements
set forth by federal laws and regulations. The program includes planning,
implementation, remediation, and monitoring. Bechtel SAIC Co., LLC
currently has a summer internship available for an individual enrolled in
an undergraduate degree in a Range Science, Ecology, Botany or related
field.
Position Description
Individual will assist with vegetation and soil monitoring on reclaimed
sites at Yucca Mountain, NV. Field work will include plant cover and
density data collection, soil sample collection, and other miscellaneous
tasks related to habitat restoration. Travel to the field sites will be by
bus (about 1.5 hours one way). Office work will include data entry and
initial statistical summaries of monitoring and survey data. Offices are
located in Las Vegas, NV. Individual will work closely with project
reclamation scientists.
Qualifications
Individual must be enrolled in a BS degree program in Range Science, Plant
Ecology, Botany, or related field. Individual must be able to work for
long hours under harsh environmental conditions. Ability to identify
Mojave and Great Basin desert plant species is preferred. Experience with
Microsoft Access and Excel software is preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To receive a summer internship application package, send a cover letter
requesting the package and resume via email to Alissa Kramer (see address
below). An application package will be sent once the cover letter and
resume are received. The deadline for submittal of the application package
to BSC Human Resources is March 14th. Packages received after this date
will not be considered. Note that submission of a cover letter and resume
does not complete the application process. An application package must be
submitted to be considered for the internship.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Alissa Kramer
BSC Human Resources
1180 Town Center Drive, MS 423
Las Vegas, NV 89144
Email: Alissa_Kramer@ymp.gov
Specify requisition number: WO3586013
Specify Intern title: Reclamation Intern
Electronic submissions are encouraged
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:23:30 -0500
From: IPINAMS <ipinams@ESA.ORG>
Subject: Preliminary Call for Abstracts--IPINAMS/EMAPI7 Conference
Preliminary Call for Abstracts--IPINAMS/EMAPI7 Conference
Please forward to others who may be interested.
Invasive Plants in Natural and Managed Systems:
Linking Science and Management
and
7th International Conference on the
Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions
November 3-7, 2003
Wyndham Bonaventure Resort, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Giant hogweed - cheat grass - miconia - these are just a few of
the threatening plants that will be addressed as scientists and
managers
join forces at this exciting conference. The goals of the conference
are
to promote scientific exchange among invasive plant researchers,
provide
interchange between scientists, managers, and volunteers for efficient
invasive plant management, and foster interdisciplinary cooperation on
the science and management of invasive plants.
The success of the Conference lies in sharing research, management,
and
policy activities related to invasive plants. National and
international speakers have been invited to address a series of topics
in the plenary sessions, symposia, and workshops. Contributed
presentations (poster and oral) are encouraged to complement these
invited presentations. Due to the nature of the Conference, only a
very
limited number of oral presentations can be accommodated. These will
be
selected by the Program Committee to best address the needs of the
program. Contributed presentations are expected to be posters, which
will be an integral part of the program with authors present during
dedicated viewing times. Posters offer a unique opportunity for
extended discussion on cutting-edge results and ideas with Conference
participants.
Abstracts for contributed posters and oral sessions must be received
no
later than 5:00pm EST Thursday, May 1, 2003. Abstracts and associated
information should be submitted using the electronic submission form
linked from http://www.esa.org/ipinams-emapi7/ (COMING SOON).
Additional information on abstract format is provided at
http://esa.org/ipinams-emapi7/abstractcall.htm.
For more information and the call for abstracts:
http://www.esa.org/ipinams-emapi7/
Please forward this message to other who you think will be interested
in the Conference.
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:15:07 -0700
From: "Gary C. White" <gwhite@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Program MARK Workshop
Intermediate-Level Program MARK Workshop
June 2-6, 2003, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Supported by the Wildlife Management Institute
This intermediate-level workshop will provide quantitative biologists and
statisticians with the statistical background to understand the main-stream
analyses performed by Program MARK, and the familiarity with the program to
perform these analyses. A mixture of lectures and laboratory exercises will
be provided. Participants will learn the basics of parameter estimation
with likelihood theory, model selection with Akaike's Information Criterion
(AIC), and the binomial and multinomial distributions. The
Cormack-Jolly-Seber (CJS) mark-recapture, band (tag or ring) recovery, known
fate, and closed captures models will be covered in detail. More advanced
models will be described so that participants will understand the benefits
of these models, but those models would not be covered extensively. Use of
covariates, including individual covariates, will be covered with the CJS
and band recovery models.
The clientele for this workshop are biologists with past experience in the
analysis of data from marked animals. The content is aimed at providing the
participants with a solid background in the philosophy, theory, and analysis
of data from marked animals. This is not a workshop for beginners to this
subject.
Format of the workshop will be a combination of lectures and computer lab
exercises. The workshop would start on Monday morning, 8:00am, June 2,
2003, and end Friday at noon. Evening sessions would be provided as needed
to cover the workshop material. A get-acquainted social will be held Sunday
evening, June 1. We expect you to attend the Sunday evening social to
become acquainted with the instructors and others taking the workshop.
Thus, arrange your travel to arrive in Fort Collins by 5:00pm Sunday, June
1.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own data for analysis to the
workshop, but should recognize that a thorough analysis will not be
completed at the workshop. Given the amount of material to be covered,
attendees likely would not be able to begin analysis of their own data until
Thursday afternoon.
Cost for the 1-week workshop is $1,200, with a reduction to $1,000 for
registered university students. This fee would include all course
materials, CD with Program MARK and supporting documentation and examples,
and facilities for the workshop, socials, banquet, and morning and afternoon
refreshments.
Instructors:
David R. Anderson
Kenneth P. Burnham
Gary C. White
Registration form and additional information is available at
http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/~gwhite/mark/workshops.htm
Gary
Gary C. White
Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology
1474 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80535-1474
(970)491-6678
FAX (970)491-5091
gwhite@cnr.colostate.edu
http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/~gwhite
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:28:58 -0500
From: Jennifer Tietjen <Jennifer_Tietjen@FWS.GOV>
Subject: internships--please post
OUTREACH/NATURAL RESOURCE PLANNER INTERNSHIPS
Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
Lake Umbagog NWR provides long-term protection to important wetland and
upland wildlife habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The
Refuge manages habitat for wildlife populations, thereby contributing to
biological diversity. Environmental education opportunities and
wildlife-oriented public uses are provided during summer months.
General Information: Internships run from May 12 - Aug 22, 2003. Start
and end dates are somewhat flexible. Maximum of 40 hours per week. Hours
are generally 7:30-4:00 M-F. Some weekend and holiday work will be
required for all positions. Internships include $200/week stipend plus
communal housing. Lake Umbagog NWR is located in a remote, rural setting
without public transportation or nearby stores and services. A personal
vehicle is essential for transportation.
Duties:
Position #1 (Natural Resource Planning/GIS): (One position to be filled)
1. Natural resource plan development (40%): Conduct literature searches
and reviews. Gather
information on refuge issues. Write and review reports.
2. Assist with GIS and GPS projects (30%): Assist with creating and
developing maps for refuge Comprehensive Conservation Planning (CCP)
process using ArcView 8.2 software. Organize GIS materials, databases
and computer files. Collect GPS coordinates for sites of interest on the
refuge.
3. Assist with biological surveys (20%): Assist with field work and
data collection for vernal pool, stream salamander, landbird, marshbird,
and marsh vegetation surveys.
4. Other duties as assigned (10%): includes, but not limited to
maintenance, data entry, office assistance, and public outreach.
Position #2 (Outreach/Biology): (Two positions to be filled).
Weekend/Holiday work is mandatory.
1. Organize public use events (40%): Coordinate the Umbagog Wildlife
Festival, Take Me Fishing event, and other National Wildlife Centennial
Celebration events. Coordinate events with refuge partners. Contact
vendors and other participants. Develop signs and press releases.
2. Develop and present environmental education programs (30%): Act as
initial contact at refuge office. Assist visitors. Present programs to
local groups upon request. Develop informational brochures. Monitor
public use on refuge. Develop interpretive trails and signs. Develop
refuge brochures, presentations, signs, and webpage. Conduct public use
surveys.
3. Assist with biological surveys (20%): Assist with field work and
data collection for vernal pool, stream salamander, landbird, marshbird,
and marsh vegetation surveys.
4. Other duties as assigned (10%): includes, but not limited to
maintenance, data entry, office assistance, and public outreach.
Qualification Requirements:
Position #1:
1. Knowledge of GIS applications; specifically ArcView software,
handheld GPS units, and computer databases.
2. Experience developing and writing natural resource plans through
course work and/or experience.
3. Knowledge of wildlife biology aspects of natural resource
management.
4. Ability to work both independently and with other
individuals.
Position #2:
1. Knowledge/Experience planning public events (50-700 attendees).
2. Knowledge of both the wildlife biology and environmental
education aspects of natural resource management through
course work and/or experience.
3. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and
in writing.
4. Ability to work both independently and with other
individuals.
How to Apply:
An application packet is required. Send:
1. Signed cover letter addressing the desired internship period(s) and
position for which you wish to be considered.
2. An updated resume or an SF-171/OF-612 (Applications for Federal
Employment)(do not send both) with three references.
Employers and references must include current telephone numbers.
3. Current college course transcript (official copy not
necessary).
4. Written statements addressing the four Qualifications
Requirements.
Address packet to: Internship Coordinator
Lake Umbagog NWR
P.O. Box 240, Errol, NH 03579.
Applications should be postmarked NLT March 31, 2003 to receive primary
consideration. Applications will be accepted until all positions are
filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For additional information, mail or call (603) 482-3415.
Inquiries may also be sent to fw5rw_lunwr@fws.gov.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:36:55 -0800
From: Cathy Brown <cathybrown@FS.FED.US>
Subject: Summer Amphibian Jobs in the Sierra Nevada, CA
SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA!
AMPHIBIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS WANTED
Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest)
Location: Throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range of California
Employment Duration: Most are Approximately 3 months (June-August);
Several positions may be of longer duration
Titles: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife)
Pay: Approximately $9.00-$15.00/hr depending on education and experience.
Background and Job Description:
The U.S. Forest Service is hiring numerous seasonal technicians and
biologists to assist in implementation
of a long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the Mountain
yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa)
and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus). This program is part of the broader
Sierra Nevada Framework
Monitoring Program with components that monitor ecosystem conditions and
populations and habitats of
rare and sensitive species throughout the Sierra Nevada.
These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada at
elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet.
Some preparatory office work may be required in early season. Primary
duties include: locating and
traveling to selected sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and
streams for amphibians; and
collecting habitat data. Many of the sites will be remote, requiring
backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration.
We are looking for applicants with a background and/or high level of
interest in herpetology and/or aquatic
biology who are in good physical condition and willing to endure high
altitude, temperature extremes, rough
terrain, and the occasional mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Experience in
amphibian surveys and
identification is desired. Ability to get along with crew members for
prolonged periods in backcountry is a must.
Hiring Process:
The hiring process will vary depending on experience and student
eligibility.
If you are interested in these positions, please send your resume and
contact information for three references to:
Cathy Brown
Amphibian Monitoring Team Leader
U.S. Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Research Station
PO Box 245
Berkeley, CA 94701
cathybrown@fs.fed.us
This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful location.
We're looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun field season.
Join us!
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