Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 2 Jun 2003 to 3 Jun 2003 (#2003-142)
There are 12 messages totalling 574 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. phytochemical databases
2. David H. Smith Fellows Informational Breakfast
3. soil moisture
4. ArcGIS job ad
5. MS Assistantship in Aquatic Ecology
6. postdoc: forest insect ecology, Wisconsin
7. Wildlife Biologist Job
8. Position still open for Director of Environmental & Conservation Scienc
s
Graduate Program
9. E.C. Pielou Award
10. Experience with GIS large frame printers
11. Ph.D assistantship available: ecosystem services of oyster restoration
12. Position offered
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 10:15:44 -0400
From: Steve Windels <skwindel@MTU.EDU>
Subject: phytochemical databases
Hello:
Can anyone point me to the most complete databases of phytochemicals in
plants, for North America or other geographical regions? I know of the
USDA's Agricultural Research Service database ("Dr. Duke's database") but
are there others?
Thanks much,
Steve Windels
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
skwindel@mtu.edu
"Is there another word for synonym?" - George Carlin
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 10:42:03 -0400
From: Lisa Shipley <lshipley@TNC.ORG>
Subject: David H. Smith Fellows Informational Breakfast
The Nature Conservancy's David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship
Program will host an open breakfast at the Ecological Society of America
Conference in Savannah, GA on Monday, August 4th from 7am - 9am in the
Georgia International Gallery on the Second Floor of the Savannah
International Trade and Convention Center. Current and former fellows, plus
program staff, will be available to answer any questions you may have about
the program. For more information on the Fellowship Program, you can visit
www.smithfellows.org or send an email to postdoc@tnc.org. We look forward
to seeing you in Savannah!
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 10:22:21 -0500
From: "Bomar, Charles" <BomarC@UWSTOUT.EDU>
Subject: soil moisture
In a few weeks I will be assessing soil moisture of sandy outwash soils bef
re and after a rainfall event (repeated measurements from specific sites).
oil moisture probes have proved to be unreliable in the past, and thus I I w
ll be doing it the old fashioned way--- collect soil and dry it in the oven
My question is, is there a standard methodology for this? What is an appr
priate amount of soil to measure for this 10g 50g 100g?? Is 10 sample adequa
e, or do I need 20 or 30??
I hesitate to use too much soil because of the sensitive nature of the syste
I am working in (One threatened plant)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Charles R. Bomar
Associate Professor of Biology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
e-mail: bomarc@uwstout.edu
phone: (715) 232-2562
FAX 715-232-2192
http://www.biology.uwstout.edu/bomarc/
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 11:03:52 -0400
From: Gretchen Stevens <stevens@BARD.EDU>
Subject: ArcGIS job ad
Hudsonia Ltd., a nonprofit environmental research institute, is seeking
a field botanist/GIS specialist to carry out a vegetation mapping
project in southeastern New York. Work period is July-August or
July-September 2003 (the latter is preferable). Field site is in western
Greene Co. and office site is in Rhinebeck (Dutchess Co.). Applicant
must be familiar with regional botany, and have demonstrated expertise
with ArcGIS. Responsibilities include gathering of digital spatial data
from public sources, map analysis, stereoscopic aerial
photointerpretation, onscreen vegetation mapping, and field
verification. Candidate must have personal vehicle for travel to site,
and be able to conduct field work alone on foot on uneven terrain and in
dense vegetation. Hudsonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer; minorities
and women are encouraged to apply. Send letter, resume, and contact
information (name, phone #, email address) for at least three
professional or academic references to: Gretchen Stevens, Hudsonia Ltd.,
PO Box 5000, Annandale, NY 12504, or e-mail to stevens@ bard.edu.
Closing date: 25 June 2003, or when position is filled.
--
Gretchen Stevens
Botanist
&
Director, Biodiversity Resources Center
Hudsonia Ltd.
PO Box 5000
Annandale, NY 12504
phone: 845-758-7024
fax: 845-758-7033
stevens@bard.edu
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 09:27:35 -0600
From: Peter Koetsier <PKOET@BOISESTATE.EDU>
Subject: MS Assistantship in Aquatic Ecology
M.S. Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship
Dept of Biology
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will aid in teaching General Zoology and Stream Eco
ogy labs (teaching portion) and work with the PI on a 2-year, federally fund
d project to study the effects of wildfire on stream food webs and trophic s
ructure (research portion). The student will aid in the: surveying of fish
nd invertebrate assemblages in burned and unburned streams, estimation of gr
ss primary productivity, and conducting stable isotope analyses. The student
may be expected to backpack into rugged mountainous areas for days at a time
Knowledge in fish and invertebrate identification and/or stable isotope an
lysis would benefit the candidate.
Qualifications:
B.S., minimum GPA of 3.0, average total GRE scores > 50%.
Salary:
$11,000/academic year (plus tuition wavier), $5200/summer (13 weeks).
Closing date:
Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate is found.
Contact:
Pete Koetsier
Dept. of Biology
Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, Idaho 83725-1515
TEL: 208/426-3817
FAX: 208/426/4267
E-mail: pkoet@boisestate.edu
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 10:29:10 -0600
From: David Inouye <inouye@umd.edu>
Subject: postdoc: forest insect ecology, Wisconsin
The Forest Insect Ecology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Interactions among
trees, subcortical insects, and fungal associates. A brief description of
this project is below. This project is funded by USDA NRI, and is part of
an ongoing collaboration between Kenneth Raffa (UW) and Kier Klepzig
(USDA-Forest Service). For a description of Ken Raffa's overall program
please see
<http://entomology.wisc.edu/~raffa/>http://entomology.wisc.edu/~raffa/
Qualifications: Ph.D. in a Biological Science; Experience with methods of
analytical chemistry (e.g., glc, HPLC, spetrophometry), insect bioassays,
fungal culturing.
Salary: $30,000 + Fringe Benefits
Duration: 2.5 yrs.
Beginning: Oct 1, 2003
How to apply: Please send 1) a letter of interest briefly describing your
background and qualifications, and 2) a cv containing: Lists of
publications, presentations & awards; Education; Contact information for 3
references, to Kenneth Raffa at raffa@entomology.wisc.edu or call
608-262-1125.
Bark beetles show close associations with a variety of microorganisms, and
are often associated with ophiostomatoid "staining" fungi. Evidence from
some systems suggests these fungi may compete with developing larvae for
food and space, or inhibit mutualistic fungi that enhance
nutrition. Evidence from other systems suggests some ophiostomatoid fungi
may be involved in tree mortality. Both processes could potentially affect
the population dynamics of these eruptive forest insects. However, the
available information arises from different systems and methodologies. We
propose to test the net effects of ophiostomatoid fungi on one eruptive
species, the spruce beetle, and to incorporate both developmental and
establishment phases. We have isolated several species of fungi in
preliminary work, and will test whether these affect larval
development. These experiments will vary the degree of fungal
establishment, and evaluate brood production and emergence. With regard to
establishment, our working hypothesis is not that fungi kill trees, but
rather that they might compromise host defenses, such as by metabolizing or
inhibiting accumulation of allelochemicals. These in vitro and in vivo
experiments will evaluate possible reduction of constitutive and induced
terpenes and phenolics below repellant and toxic levels, via microbial
metabolism. Fungal competition studies will evaluate the relative
competitive abilities of various species that may enhance or reduce beetle
establishment and development. These assays will be conducted within a
range of phytochemical environments, to simulate trees in various stages of
beetle colonization.
UW-Madison is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer.
The Forest Insect Ecology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Interactions among
trees, subcortical insects, and fungal associates. A brief description of
this project is below. This project is funded by USDA NRI, and is part of
an ongoing collaboration between Kenneth Raffa (UW) and Kier Klepzig
(USDA-Forest Service). For a description of Ken Raffa's overall program
please see
<http://entomology.wisc.edu/~raffa/>http://entomology.wisc.edu/~raffa/
Qualifications: Ph.D. in a Biological Science; Experience with methods of
analytical chemistry (e.g., glc, HPLC, spetrophometry), insect bioassays,
fungal culturing.
Salary: $30,000 + Fringe Benefits
Duration: 2.5 yrs.
Beginning: Oct 1, 2003
How to apply: Please send 1) a letter of interest briefly describing your
background and qualifications, and 2) a cv containing: Lists of
publications, presentations & awards; Education; Contact information for 3
references, to Kenneth Raffa at raffa@entomology.wisc.edu or call
608-262-1125.
Bark beetles show close associations with a variety of microorganisms, and
are often associated with ophiostomatoid "staining" fungi. Evidence from
some systems suggests these fungi may compete with developing larvae for
food and space, or inhibit mutualistic fungi that enhance
nutrition. Evidence from other systems suggests some ophiostomatoid fungi
may be involved in tree mortality. Both processes could potentially affect
the population dynamics of these eruptive forest insects. However, the
available information arises from different systems and methodologies. We
propose to test the net effects of ophiostomatoid fungi on one eruptive
species, the spruce beetle, and to incorporate both developmental and
establishment phases. We have isolated several species of fungi in
preliminary work, and will test whether these affect larval
development. These experiments will vary the degree of fungal
establishment, and evaluate brood production and emergence. With regard to
establishment, our working hypothesis is not that fungi kill trees, but
rather that they might compromise host defenses, such as by metabolizing or
inhibiting accumulation of allelochemicals. These in vitro and in vivo
experiments will evaluate possible reduction of constitutive and induced
terpenes and phenolics below repellant and toxic levels, via microbial
metabolism. Fungal competition studies will evaluate the relative
competitive abilities of various species that may enhance or reduce beetle
establishment and development. These assays will be conducted within a
range of phytochemical environments, to simulate trees in various stages of
beetle colonization.
UW-Madison is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer.
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:28:59 -0400
From: John Weishampel <jweisham@MAIL.UCF.EDU>
Subject: Wildlife Biologist Job
Disney's Animal Kingdom and the University of Central Florida are
seeking applicants to participate in the development of long-term
monitoring program of native wildlife. Desired skills include
experience with small mammal trapping, mammal, bird, reptile census
techniques, GIS, spatial statistics, state and federal permitting, and
working cooperatively with wildlife agencies. Experience in informal
science education, working in teams, and a demonstrated ability to share
scientific information with the public and scientific community is
essential.
Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology or related field
Term: 2-year appointment with the potential for renewal
Closing Date: July 15, 2003
Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Dr. Anne Savage
Disney's Animal Kingdom
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Anne.Savage@disney.com
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 12:31:51 -0500
From: Craig_Stockwell <Craig.Stockwell@NDSU.NODAK.EDU>
Subject: Position still open for Director of Environmental & Conservation
Sciences Graduate Program
Director
Environmental and Conservation Sciences Graduate Program
North Dakota State University
The director will play a key leadership role in the development of this new
graduate program. He/she will coordinate program activities in
Environmental Science and Conservation Biology with participation from four
NDSU colleges and other local, national and international organizations.
Duties of the Director include program administration, research, and
teaching one graduate course per year in area of specialty. Minimum
requirements include a Ph.D. in environmental science or related field,
excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills, and
publication and grantsmanship records to warrant appointment at Associate
or Full Professor level. Experience in leading inter-disciplinary research
programs, research in the broad field of biocomplexity and teaching
experience are preferred. Information about NDSU can be found at
www.ndsu.edu. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.
Screening will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant is
selected. Please send a letter of application stating administrative and
educational philosophy as well as research goals, a curriculum vitae, and
three reference letters to Dr. Craig Stockwell, Chair, ECS Director Search
Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State
University, Fargo, ND 58105 USA; (701)
231-8449; Craig.Stockwell@ndsu.nodak.edu
Craig A. Stockwell
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Stevens Hall
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
phone (701) 231-8449
fax (701) 231-7149
e-mail Craig.Stockwell@ndsu.nodak.edu
web site: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/stockwell/
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:15:57 -0700
From: Brian Dennis <brian@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject: E.C. Pielou Award
Approved: n328ig24ja
Announcing the
E. C. Pielou Student Award in Statistical Ecology
The purpose of the award is to recognize a student member of the
Statistical Ecology Section of Ecological Society of America for giving an
outstanding oral presentation the area of statistical ecology at the
annual ESA meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Prize is a cash award (was $200
in 2002; likely to increase this year) along with a copy of a book
authored by pioneering statistical ecologist E. C. Pielou. Nominees for
the award must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Award candidate must be currently enrolled as a graduate student, or
have received a graduate degree no earlier than January 1 of the year of
the ESA meeting. 2. Award candidate must be a member of the Statistical
Ecology section of ESA. 3. Award candidate must have submitted an abstract
for an oral presentation to the ESA.
This is a competitive award, based on overall quality of scientific
contribution to statistical ecology. Students can nominate themselves. A
small committee will evaluate the presentations at the ESA meeting. The
winner will be notified by mail/email and the award granted within three
weeks after the end of the meeting. Send nominations (including
self-nominations) for award by July 31, 2003 to the current section
Vice-Chair (Samuel Scheiner, sscheine@nsf.gov). Nomination should include
name, address, phone number, electronic mail address, and a copy of the
abstract submitted to the ESA.
Brian Dennis, Section Chair
Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
University of Idaho
Moscow ID 83844-1136 USA
208-885-7423
brian@uidaho.edu
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 18:56:58 -0500
From: "Cary D. Chevalier" <cchev@MWSC.EDU>
Subject: Experience with GIS large frame printers
Folks...
I am considering several models of HP large-format printers for GIS output
as well as poster presentations.
I have narrowed my choices to the following units:
1050cm
5500ps
Has anyone had any experience with these units? O would be interested in
anyone's advice (2-cents or more)!
Thanks!
Cary
SORRY FOR ANY CROSS POSTINGS THAT OCCUR. WE ARE ALL OFTEN SUBSCRIBED TO
MANY OF THE SAME LISTSERVES! DO WHAT I DO: USE DELETE!
Cary D. Chevalier, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Missouri Western State College
4525 Downs Dr.
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Ph: 816.271.4252
Fax: 816.271.4252
Email: cchev@mwsc.edu
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 14:58:53 -0700
From: Just Cebrian <jcebrian@DISL.ORG>
Subject: Ph.D assistantship available: ecosystem services of oyster restorat
on
Opportunity: Ph.D. assistantship to do work on ecosystem
services of oyster restoration.
Where: Department of Marine Sciences, University of South
Alabama and Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Brief description of the project: The student will investigate
the effects of oyster restoration on water-column and sediment
nutrient dynamics and assemblages of benthic microalgae. The
student will collaborate closely with other students examining
other components (e.g. benthic invertebrates and fish
communities) of this community-level project. Check
http://press.disl.org/Oysterproposal.pdf
for a complete description of this multi-investigator project,
which is being carried out by Ken Heck, Sean Powers and Just
Cebrian.
Requirements: Availability to start working in August 2003.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is possible at that time provided
the candidate meets the requirements for admission. Other
arrangements (incorporation into the project in August 2003 with
admission to grad school in January 2004) can be made if necessary.
If interested, candidate send a resume and full contact
information for three references to Dr. Just Cebrian through
e-mail at jcebrian@disl.org (preferred) or regular mail at
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL
36528, USA. Applications will be considered until the position
is filled.
--
Just Cebrian, Ph.D.
Senior Marine Scientist at DISL and
Assistant Professor at the Department of Marine Sciences, USA
Phone 251 861 7568 Fax 251 861 7540 E-mail: jcebrian@disl.org
Lab web page http://ecosystemslab.disl.org
Institutional web page: http://www.disl.org
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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 14:52:32 -0700
From: "Steven A. Thomas" <sthomas@ECO-METRICS.COM>
Subject: Position offered
Research Specialist
Successful candidate will provide field support and conduct data analysis=20
for NASA-funded river ecosystem research in Northeastern Oregon.
Eco-metrics, Inc., a small but expanding ecosystem research firm, seeks a=20
Research Specialist to participate in a 2.5-year, NASA funded project to=20
investigate the influence of flood-plain geomorphology and ground/surface=20
water interactions on water temperature, aquatic habitat, and Pacific=20
Salmon in the Umatilla River and its flood plain.
Application Deadline: Application review will begin May 15, 2003; position=
=20
will remain open until filled.
Location: Northeast Oregon, near the town of Pendleton. (Relocation to=20
Pendleton is required.)
Start Date: Target -- June, 2002.
Compensation: $1800-$2000 per month (depending on experience) plus benefits=
=20
package, including paid leave, retirement plan, and other benefits. (Health=
=20
insurance negotiable.)
Duration: Position is expected to last 6 to 9 months, with potential to=20
extend employment.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities fall into three general categories:
1) Perform hydrologic field work, including maintenance of river stage and=
=20
temperature monitoring equipment and weather station
2) Conduct data analysis of monitoring data
3) Perform other tasks necessary to support research program.
Duties: The successful candidate will work primarily with Eco-metrics=20
personnel, but also will have the opportunity to work with individuals from=
=20
the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), the=20
University of Montana, and the University of California - Santa Barbara.=20
Responsibilities will consist of field work (river and groundwater=20
sampling) and data analysis and management, but opportunities may also=20
exist to gain experience in GIS depending on the skill and interests of the=
=20
successful applicant. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and be=20
able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong computer skills=20
and previous field experience are desirable. This should be a rewarding=20
work experience for those with backgrounds in aquatic chemistry, ecology,=20
fisheries and wildlife, environmental engineering, watershed science and=20
biology.
Work Environment: Eco-metrics, Inc. is a small business incorporated for=20
the sole purpose of facilitating scientific collaboration between its=20
employees and scientists at research institutions. Our work generates new=20
scientific knowledge by conducting ecological research and we disseminate=20
the results through peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. Visit our home page=
=20
for additional information about Eco-metrics, Inc. and our current research=
=20
activities.
Requirements: B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Hydrology, Aquatic Ecology,=20
Geomorphology, Hydrogeology or closely related field. The position requires=
=20
a self motivated, goal oriented individual with the ability to work=20
independently, troubleshoot situations, and solve problems. The successful=
=20
applicant will possess adequate quantitative/computer skills for analysis=20
of large hydrologic datasets. This position requires excellent=20
communication and interpersonal skills. Additional desired experience=20
includes GIS, data management, or knowledge of aquatic biogeochemistry.
To Apply: Send your resum=E9, the names and contact information of 3=20
professional references, and a cover letter describing your interest in=20
this position to:
Dr. Steve Thomas
Ref: Eco-metrics Research Specialist
Eco-metrics, Inc.
322 SW 3rd, Suite 5
Pendleton, OR 97801
For more information: Send an e-mail to Dr. Thomas at=
sthomas@eco-metrics.com.
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Steven A. Thomas
Senior Research Scientist
Eco-metrics, Inc
322 SW 3rd St.
Pendleton, OR 97801
office phone: 541-276-6439
cell phone: 541-910-1262
home phone: 541-663-8288
email: sthomas@eco-metrics.com=20
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