Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 10 Feb 2003 to 11 Feb 2003 (#2003-42)
There are 15 messages totalling 767 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Interns needed for wetlands and reptile studies
2. News: Ecological Impacts of Urban Stormwater Runoff
3. habitat heterogeneity - trying again
4. Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
5. Postdoc: forestry and insect conservation
6. Summer Field Assistant
7. Sudden Oak Death-Online Symposium and Discussion
8. Job: Science Director, NY-NJ Trail Conference
9. Seeds of Aristida purpurea or longiseta
10. Graduate Assistantship in Conservation Biology at Miami University
11. accreditation in ecology?
12. Position Announcement Formats
13. 1st vs 3rd world consumption
14. Field Biologist Internships
15. HERBIVORY-UNGULATE ECOLOGIST: University of Hawaii
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:30:56 EST
From: {Chris Swarth} <Cswarth@AOL.COM>
Subject: Interns needed for wetlands and reptile studies
The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is a 1250-acre research station and
environmental education center located on the tidal Patuxent River 20 miles
east of Washington, D.C. The sanctuary includes over 500 acres of freshwater
tidal wetlands and large tracts of forests and meadows. Staff naturalists an
researchers from other organizations carry out a wide variety of ecological
studies.
We are accepting applications from university students to participate in
on-going studies of reptiles and wetlands for the 2003 field season. Three
intern positions are available. Interns assist with on-going, team projects
but also work independently. Applicants should enjoy fieldwork and should be
able to tolerate long hours in the field, occasionally under uncomfortable
conditions. It helps to have a high degree of self-motivation. In addition t
helping with on-going studies, each intern completes an independent research
project. At the end of the season in August, each intern gives an oral
presentation and turns in a written report on the independent project. The
Friends of Jug Bay, Anne Arundel County, the Rauch Foundation and the
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve provide the funding for
this project. Interns work under the supervision of sanctuary director Chris
Swarth.
2003 Research Projects
1. Habitat use by male eastern box turtles
We study a population of 410 individually marked box turtles. In addition to
our mark-recapture study, this will be the fifth year that weâ^À^Ùve used ra
io
telemetry to map movements and habitat use (especially wetlands). We focus o
habitats used for foraging and for thermoregulation. One-hectare census plot
are surveyed weekly. Fieldwork involves long hours and the ability to thrash
through plant tangles and to walk in knee-deep mud.
2. Nesting and foraging of red-bellied turtles
We investigate the environmental factors that influence nest site selection
and the timing of hatchling emergence. Female Red-bellies are located as the
search for nesting sites. A wire exclosure is placed over nests to prevent
egg predation by mammals, and to allow us to determine clutch size and dates
of hatchling emergence. This summer we will track several females by using
radio telemetry in the river, wetlands and SAV beds. This work is done by
kayak or small motor boat.
3. Ecology of wetland snakes
Northern Water Snakes and Queen Snakes live in the tidal wetlands here, yet
little is known about how they use these marshes. Weâ^À^Ùll make populations
estimates and look at basking in relation to tide levels. This project
involves walking through hip-deep water and mud and also using a kayak.
There may be additional work studying resident Canada Geese and the impact o
their foraging on stands of native wild rice.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a junior, senior or recent graduate majoring in the life
sciences. Must be motivated, capable of independent work and enjoy learning
about the natural world. Work is in wet and muddy habitats. Experience with
small boats, kayaks and canoes is a plus.
Stipend Award
Each student receives a $2,000 stipend and free on-site housing.
Dates and Work Schedule
The intern position is for a three-month period. The start date is May 15 an
the completion date is August 15. Interns work five days a week; occasionall
nights and on weekends.
Housing
Housing is in a three-bedroom, 100-year-old farmhouse. The house is on the
edge of the broad river with great views of eagles, herons, geese and other
birds. Our location is somewhat remote so an automobile is a definite plus.
Bring your own CD player and computer.
Deadline: Applications should be in to Chris Swarth by March 30, 2003.
Application Process
Send the following:
1. Resume
2. Statement of intent, including summary of academic and field experience,
qualifications, career goals and interests
3. Transcripts (do not need to be official)
4. Names, email addresses and phone numbers of three academic or professiona
references
Send application materials to:
Christopher Swarth
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
1361 Wrighton Rd.
Lothian, MD 20711
For questions, send a message to jugbay@toad.net.
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Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:26:47 -0800
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: Ecological Impacts of Urban Stormwater Runoff
URBAN RUNOFF KILLING SALMON IN WASHINGTON
SEATTLE, Washington, February 7, 2003 (ENS) - Every time it rains in
Seattle, the storm water sweeps a wide array of urban pollutants into the
city's creeks. Faced with mounting evidence that this runoff is killing
endangered salmon at alarming rates, state and city officials are
wrestling with the economic and environmental consequences of new plans to
further protect the city's creeks.
For full text and graphics visit:
http://ens-news.com/ens/feb2003/2003-02-07-10.asp
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:53:16 +0200
From: Gillie Pragai <gillie@BGUMAIL.BGU.AC.IL>
Subject: habitat heterogeneity - trying again
Dear ecologists,
About a week ago, I posted an inquiry on how to measure habitat /
environmental heterogeneity. Already then, I figured out that my inquiry
was somewhat vague and probably much too broad. Few did reply with
interesting answers and suggestions (thanks). However, the most common
reply (and I got many of them) was the one expressing desire to know
about the answers I would be getting. In other words, many ecologists
(both students and faculty) are striving to learn more about how other
ecologists consider and measure habitat heterogeneity. As a result, for
the benefit of many, I would like to ask again for your words of wisdom
regarding the measurement of habitat heterogeneity. (It is apparent that
some ecologists use specific measures as MacArthur's FHD and species
diversity indices, while others use more generic statistical measures
such as standard deviation of the variable under study. The spatial
scale is apparently another issue we should think about?!) I am also
enclosing those meaningful answers I have already gotten.
Thanks in advance, Gillie
gillie@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
=20
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Alpha or beta species diversity could be a good indicator.
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I am using standard deviations of the values of any variable measured at
different points in space. I presume that any measures of the value
dispersion would be appropriate. If you here about other measures, I
will be grateful for sharing the responses with me.
Again, I sent you a message (below) but I forgot to mention diversity
indices. People were using diversity indices to capture both the number
of different habitats and their relative distribution. This method
converts categorical (habitat types) and quantitive data (their
proportion in
landscape) to a quantitive index.
If you hear of anything else, I will be very interested ...
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If you are looking for a spatial measure of habitat heterogeneity look
and methods used in Geostatistics such as semivariance analysis and
krigging. I have some great references on the topic if you need them.
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Read:
Allen, T. F. H., and T. W. Hoekstra, Role of heterogeneity in scaling of
ecological systems under analysis, pp 47-68 in Ecological Heterogeneity,
Ecological Studies 86, J. Kolasa, and S. T.A. Pickett, eds.,
Springer-Verlag, New York.
Keddy, P. A., Working with heterogeneity: an operators=BC guide to
environmental gradients, pp 181-201 in Ecological Heterogeneity,
Ecological Studies 86, J. Kolasa, and S. T.A. Pickett, eds.,
Springer-Verlag, New York.
Krebs, C. J., 1989, Ecological Methodology, Harper Collins, New York,
NY.
Magurran, A. E. 1988. Ecological diversity and its measurement.
Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ.
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It depends on the scale you are working on. We have already carried out
several estimates, usually using the coefficient of variation (CV) of
the parameter estimated. For instance, we were interested in the habitat
heterogeneity of the Brazilian savanna, the 'cerrado'. We used several
plots of 20x50m and measured tree density inside such plots, estimating
average tree density, standard deviation and the CV. The last estimate
was used as a surrogate of habitat heterogeneity. The same approach, in
a smaller scale, was used in another study of ant litter communities in
forests. In another paper, to be published soon (I hope) in Austral
Ecology, we used tree species richness as a surrogate of habitat
heterogeneity for arboreal ant communities. I am very interested in the
subject, and then I would appreciate if you could send me a summary of
other answers that you receive.
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Perhaps, along what dimensions did you want to measure heterogeneity?
Structural, climatological? I'm working on a data set right now (at
Texas A&M, Dept. WFSC) that examines habitat structural complexity and
heterogeneity. Lemme know how I can help.
=20
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:30:53 -0500
From: Andrew Park <andrew.park@UTORONTO.CA>
Subject: Re: Question about the Shannon Diversity Index
A further note on the Shannon Diversity Index is that there are upper and lo
er
boundaries on the possible reange of results. These boundaries depend on th
numbers of species and the total numbers of individuals in the sample. Aust
n
In a paper entitled "A silent clash of paradigms: some inconsistencies in
community ecology" (Oikos 86 (1): 170-178), Mike Austin argues that these
boundaries impose limits on our abilities to make eological conclusions from
this index.
Andy Park Ph.D.
Groupe de Rechereche en ecologie forestiere,
University of Quebec at Montreal
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:06:40 +0100
From: "John P. Ball" <john.ball@SZOOEK.SLU.SE>
Subject: Postdoc: forestry and insect conservation
Two Postdoctoral positions open at the Department of Animal Ecology,
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, Sweden
The importance of dead wood quality and the spatial distribution of dead
wood for the preservation of threatened insects
Swedish forestry is one of the most intensive and
technically-developed in the world. This has unfortunately lead to a
decrease in many forest organisms, e.g. insect species dependent on dead
wood (saproxylic species) and fire disturbance. Certification demands (FSC)
and changes in the Swedish legislation has lead to changes in forestry
practise, such as dead tree retention, preserving and creating dead trees
and snags, and controlled burning of (mainly) clear-felled areas, in an
attempt to preserve threatened forest organisms. However, the value of
these measures (from a conservation standpoint) has not been rigorously
evaluated.
A large-scale field experiment was initiated by researchers at the
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in 2001-2002. The experiment is
designed to assess the value (from a conservation perspective) of the
conservation measures used today as well as to evaluate several
modifications, which might improve the efficiency of these measures for
preserving insect diversity. The general aim of the project is to evaluate
if the quality of logs and snags (for insects) of Birch and Pine can be
improved by additional treatments like shading, burning and/or inoculation
with fungi. An additional aim is to evaluate the relative value of tree
retention in forest reserves, mature managed forests and clear-felled areas.
In association with this project we search for two postdocs. The
positions are available for one year with a possibility for prolongation of
one additional year. Applicants should have a solid ecological background,
for example a PhD in biology or forestry. Experience in conservation
biology and knowledge of saproxylic insects and wood fungi is valuable but
not necessary. The deadline for the applications, which should be sent to
J. Hjältén and include a CV, a description of the applicant and her/his
interest and knowledge in conservation issues and entomology, and the name
of two reference persons, is 24 February 2003.
For further information contact Joakim Hjältén, Department of Animal
Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-901 83, Umeå,
Sweden. E-mail: Joakim.Hjalten@szooek.slu.se, Phone +46- (0)90-786 6604
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
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| Dept. of Animal Ecology fax +46 90 786 6817 |
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:20:34 -0500
From: Betsy Von Holle <vonholle@FAS.HARVARD.EDU>
Subject: Summer Field Assistant
Field Assistant
I am looking for field assistants to participate in a long-term, landscape
study of habitat invasibility to plant invaders in Cape Cod National Seashor
.
This research involves outdoor work in variable weather with lots of field
identification and travel throughout the Cape. Plant identification skills
re
helpful, but will teach. Some data entry and lab work will be required. Bo
h
undergraduate and post-graduates may apply. The dates available are May 25t
through August 15th (flexible). Please refer to Harvard Forest web page for
greater detail on the project and to apply for the job:
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu_ad02.html.
I can provide room at Cape Cod National Seashore with a stipend of
$1200/month.
Please contact me (vonholle@fas.harvard.edu) with any questions about the
position.
Betsy Von Holle, Ph.D., Harvard Forest, Harvard University.
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:01:59 -0600
From: Cindy Ash <cash@SCISOC.ORG>
Subject: Sudden Oak Death-Online Symposium and Discussion
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited...
The American Phytopathological Society is hosting "Sudden Oak Death: How
Concerned Should You Be," an International Symposium and Discussion on
SOD, April 21 - May 4, 2003. The event is financially supported by the
USDA Forest Service and USDA APHIS, and endorsed by The Ecological
Society of America.
Phytophthora ramorum, causes Sudden Oak Death and has resulted in
tremendous oak mortality in the coastal areas of California. In
addition, it has been identified on more than 20 hosts (including oak,
rhododendron and viburnum) in the United States and Europe since it was
first described less than three years ago.
Papers will be presented in the following topic areas:
I. What are the worldwide forest ecosystem impacts of Phytophthora
species?
II. How difficult is it to detect, survey, and monitor P. ramorum in
nursery stock and forest ecosystems?
III. How do various ecosystems and plant hosts differ in their
potential to develop, intensify, and spread the disease?
IV. Can Sudden Oak Death be controlled?
V. What has the impact been thus far on commercial industries and the
public?
VI. How can we slow the spread of the disease and prevent new
introductions?
Join us April 21 - May 4, 2003 at http://sod.apsnet.org/. Visit the
site today for a sneak preview and to sign up for an email reminder when
the event goes live.
We encourage you to visit the site and spread the word to colleagues,
by posting the information on your bulletin board and, if possible, by
forwarding this email directly to individuals.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cynthia L. Ash, Ph.D., CPPP
Director of Scientific Services
The American Phytopathological Society
3340 Pilot Knob Road
St. Paul, MN 55121-2097
Phone: 651-994-3848
Fax: 651-454-0766
E-mail: cash@scisoc.org
www.apsnet.org
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:43:27 -0500
From: David Inouye <inouye@umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Science Director, NY-NJ Trail Conference
Job Description:
The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is seeking qualified applicants for
a Science Director position that will develop and manage a program of
science that addresses the recreational ecology issues of the 21st century.
Created in 1920 as a federation of member clubs it now represents 100,000
hiking enthusiasts in the metro NY-NJ region. Since opening the original
section of the Appalachian Trail in 1923, our trail network has grown to
over 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Our mission is to provide
the public with responsible access to intact natural areas and, by doing so,
help preserve the region's environmental integrity. The Conference's
three-pronged approach-protection, stewardship, and education-is achieved
through a largely volunteer effort guided by a belief that the well-being of
our region's people and ecosystems is dependent on our ability to experience
the backcountry in an environmentally responsible way. Our work is supported
through membership dues, publication sales, and private donations. In
addition, hundreds of volunteers contribute over 35,000 hours of effort
annually. The office is located in Mahwah, NJ, 26 miles northeast of
Manhattan. For more information about the NY-NJ Trail Conference, see
http://www.nynjtc.org.
The Conference intends to develop a science program which will accomplish
the following:
1. Inform and support Trail Conference activities with relevant
scientific information,
2. Create a volunteer-based monitoring and ecological management
effort for the trail system.
Examples of the kinds of activities envisioned include
1. Developing programs to recruit and train volunteers to monitor
endangered species and their habitats, invasive exotics, and monitor forest
insect pest outbreaks;
2. Preparing brief articles on ecological topics for the Conference
newsletter;
3. Developing trailside programs that involve K-12 educators; and
4. Analyzing and communicating scientific information relevant to the
creation of the trail system and maintenance of its ecological health.
The candidate will also be expected to take a major role in generating
funding to continue and expand the program. The position is full-time.
Background and Training:
The successful candidate will have advanced training and field experience in
ecology, conservation biology, restoration ecology, recreation ecology,
forestry or a related field, experience with field biology, and experience
with volunteer outreach and/or environmental education. A Ph. D. degree is
preferred, but a candidate with a Masters' degree who has outstanding
experience and skills will also be considered. The candidate should have a
strong interest in working with the public to solve ecological problems.
Proficiency with standard office productivity software is required.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed by the Trail Conference staff and Science
Advisory Committee. The Trail Conference offers competitive non-profit
salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Review of applications
will begin March 3rd with an expected start date in May. Applications must
consist of a curriculum vitae, a personal statement describing your vision
for this position and your qualifications to enact that vision, the names of
three references, and your salary requirements or salary history. Submit
applications via email to office@nynjtc.org. For attachments, use plain
text or RTF format and use your name as the name of the attachment. Or send
by mail to Personnel, NY-NJ Trail Conference, 156 Ramapo Valley Road,
Mahwah, NJ 07430. No telephone calls please. A notice when the position is
filled will be posted at http://www.nynjtc.org/employees/.
Edward K. Goodell
Executive Director
New York - New Jersey Trail Conference
156 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah NJ 07430
P201-512-9348
F201-512-9012
M201-803-6555
www.nynjtc.org
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 15:46:13 -0600
From: Brian Wilsey <bwilsey@IASTATE.EDU>
Subject: Seeds of Aristida purpurea or longiseta
I am looking for seeds of a common grass that I using in an experiment.
The species is a perennial grass called purple (Aristida purpurea) or red th
ee-
awn (Aristida longiseta). (These two species have been lumped together by
taxonomists).
If anybody has seeds of this species, or knows where to buy them, pleas
let me know. Thanks. Brian Wilsey
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 16:31:27 -0500
From: blairrb@MUOHIO.EDU
Subject: Graduate Assistantship in Conservation Biology at Miami University
Graduate Assistantship in Conservation Biology at Miami University
We are searching for a person to fill a graduate research assistantship
for a project on conservation biology and secondary science education.
The assistantship will involve working with high-school teachers at a
summer workshop on conservation biology and then working with these
teachers and their students during the academic year on a joint project
examining the genetic effects of forest fragmentation. This assistantship
is part of the Leadership Alliance in the Biological Sciences
(http://www.muohio.edu/labs/).
The ideal candidate for the position will be a person who wants to earn a
Master's or Ph.D. in conservation biology through Miami's Graduate Program
in Ecology (http:/www.muohio.edu/ecology). We prefer applicants
interested in conservation genetics and biogeography. The assistantship
includes full out-of-state tuition and an annual stipend of approximately
$15,000. The position will officially start August 15, 2003, but
arrangements can be made to start around May 15, 2003.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. David J. Berg
(Department of Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056; 513-529-3174;
BergDJ@muohio.edu). My research interests are in population genetic
structure of aquatic invertebrates. Current projects include examining
regional patterns of genetic structure in freshwater mussels,
phylogeography of desert amphipods, and interactions among benthic
invertebrates in western Lake Erie. Find more information on my research
interests and the Department of Zoology at Miami University at
http://zoology.muohio.edu/.
The Department of Zoology has 35 full-time faculty, 4 postdocs, and over
60 graduate students, with a majority of each working in ecology and
environmental biology. Potential applicants are urged to submit materials
as soon as possible and indicate their preferred starting date.
Departmental information and PDF files of application materials can be
found at http://zoology.muohio.edu. Hard copy of application materials
can be requested from Ms. Joni Robinson, administrative secretary, via
electronic mail (robinsjm@muohio.edu) or at Department of Zoology, Miami
University, Oxford, OH 45056.
****************************************************************************
***
--
David J. Berg, Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-3174
513-529-6900 (fax)
bergdj@muohio.edu
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 15:11:21 -0500
From: Tim Maret <tjmare@SHIP.EDU>
Subject: accreditation in ecology?
Hello All,
I work at a relatively small state university that is undergoing
some budgetary pains that involve cutting library resources, increasing
numbers of students in lab sessions, altering lab session hours, not
running an advanced course if it doesn't reach a certain enrollment,
etc. Some programs on campus are avoiding many of these pains by
pointing to requirements necessary to maintain accreditation of their
program. For example, accreditation requirements for the American
Chemical Society require:
minimum number of advanced courses per year, maximum number of students
per lab session, minimum number of contact hours for lab, maximum number
of contact hours per faculty member per week, minimum library holdings,
etc. Because the university values this certification, the chemistry
department is "immune" from many of the requirements imposed on other
departments. My question is "are any others out there experiencing
similar situations, and is accreditation of programs something that ESA
should consider?" Thanks.
Tim Maret
Department of Biology
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
tjmare@ship.edu
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:12:19 -0600
From: Peter Schulze <pschulze@AUSTINCOLLEGE.EDU>
Subject: Position Announcement Formats
I read position announcements to find opportunities for my students, but I
delete announcements that do not prominently display the level of
experience necessary for applicants (e.g. undergraduate, postdoc), the
start date, and the duration (if applicable).
I bet I am not alone.
Please make this information stand out at the top of your position
announcements.
Thanks very much,
Peter Schulze, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Director, Center for Environmental Studies
Austin College 61588
Sherman, TX 75090 USA
Voice 903/813-2284
Fax 903/813-2420
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:58:02 -0600
From: Robert Hamilton <RHamilto@MC.EDU>
Subject: 1st vs 3rd world consumption
I am preparing a 2 hour presentation for local high school teachers on the t
pic of "environmentalism". Naturally, I will look at population growth in th
3rd world, but I also want to look at per capita resource consumption in th
1st world as compared to the third world to make the point that it is hypoc
itical of us to tell people in 3rd world counties to reduce birth rates whil
we continue to increase consumption.
So....is there a reference that gives in some ordinary unit like say Kcals p
r capita consumption in say NYC and per capita consumption in say Mombassa?
..ofr any reasonable comarison of 1st world and 3rd world consumption rates.
I am a little amazed by sources that don't have this!
Rob Hamilton
"So easy it seemed once found, which yet
unfound most would have thought impossible"
John Milton
________________________________________
Robert G. Hamilton
Department of Biological Sciences
Mississippi College
P.O. Box 4045
200 South Capitol Street
Clinton, MS 39058
Phone: (601) 925-3872
FAX (601) 925-3978
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:50:40 -0800
From: Sara Martin <smartin@BIRDPOP.ORG>
Subject: Field Biologist Internships
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM.
Many Field Biologist Interns are needed to operate constant effort
mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations in the Northwest region (Alaska,
Montana, Washington, and Oregon), California, the Western Midwest/Texas
region (Kansas, Missouri, and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region
(Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and Massachusetts). Interns are
accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a
specific location. Internships are from 1 May (23 Apr in TX, 21 Apr in
southern CA) through 8 August. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge
effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American
landbird populations. Although some prior birding experience is necessary,
prior banding experience is not necessary. All internships include an
intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and
sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance
of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes
difficult field conditions are required. Applicants with good field
vehicles are especially needed. Shared housing and a per diem ranging from
approximately $432 to $720 per month (depending on location and experience)
for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided. For application
materials and further information, please contact SARA MARTIN, The
Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
FAX415-663-9482, PH415-663-1436, Email: smartin@birdpop.org.
or visit our website at WWW.BIRDPOP.ORG.
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Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:12:00 -1000
From: David Duffy <dduffy@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: HERBIVORY-UNGULATE ECOLOGIST: University of Hawaii
HERBIVORY-UNGULATE ECOLOGIST
The Department of Botany, College of Natural Sciences, University of Hawaii
at Manoa, invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure track
position available from 1 August 2003, pending availability of funds. The
department seeks a scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
to expand conservation and resource management research in Hawai'i and the
Pacific. Duties include teaching wildlife methods and other subjects in
botany, establishing a research program on the population biology of feral
ungulates and their effects on plant communities in Hawai'i, and training
graduate students. The research program will be expected to be the
impartial source of scientific information on ungulate issues for Hawai'i.
Equally important duties include assisting in the development of a
Cooperative Ecological Studies Unit for Hawai'i and the Pacific and the
development and implementation of research/ management programs, based on
cooperative agreements with state, federal and private partners.
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D., in Botany or other appropriate field
of biological science, demonstrated teaching ability, demonstrated
scholarly achievements, and evidence of strong potential to develop a major
basic and applied-research program. Candidates at the Associate Professor
level must have four years of full-time experience as an assistant
professor. Desirable qualifications include ability to interact with
diverse and divided constituencies, such as local hunters,
conservationists, and state and federal land-managers; experience
negotiating and administering federal/state support agreements, experience
in alien species management and tropical research; sensitivity to
indigenous cultures; and familiarity with Hawai'i and the Pacific islands.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply,
send curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and goals, and
arrange to have three letters of support sent to the Herbivory Search
Committee, Department of Botany, 3190 Maile Way, University of Hawaii at
Manoa, Honolulu HI 96822. Review of applications will begin 7 March 2003
and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be made
to Botany@hawaii.edu or Fax 808-956-3923. The University of Hawai'i is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members
of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
David Cameron Duffy
Professor of Botany and Unit Leader
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU)
University of HawaiiManoa
(PCSU is a cooperative projective of the
U.S. Geological Survey, National Park
Service and University of Hawaii)
3190 Maile Way St. John 410
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End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 10 Feb 2003 to 11 Feb 2003 (#2003-42)
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Thanks to discussion with TVR, I have decided to put a link to back files of the discussion group. This months back files.
The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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