Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 12 Oct 2003 to 13 Oct 2003 (#2003-254)
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Topics of the day:
1. Announcement for Applications for the 2004 Catherine H. Beattie F
ellowship
2. PhD course on boreal forest ecology
3. Research Assistant Professor Position Open
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:55:44 -0500
From: Kathryn Kennedy <Kathryn.Kennedy@MOBOT.ORG>
Subject: Announcement for Applications for the 2004 Catherine H. Beattie F
ellowship
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This is a fellowship to support graduate work on the rare plants of the
Southeastern States. The fellowship is supported by the Garden Club of
America and administered by the Center for Plant Conservation.
The stipend is $1,000-$4,000 depending on earnings of the supporting funds.
Last year there was one full and one partial award, although usually one is
awarded. Compensation is for work done by a graduate student, often at a
botanical garden jointly serving CPC's conservation program as well as the
student's curricular studies.
Each year, the grant enables a graduate student in biology, horticulture or
a related field to conduct research on a rare or endangered U.S. plant.
Preference is given to students focusing on the endangered flora of the
Carolinas or the SE United States.
For information on the award, visit the Center for Plant Conservation's
website at www.centerforplantconservation.org and click on the left topic
"about CPC". Deadline for applications is Dec. 31, 2003
or
Applications should be submitted to the Center for Plant Conservation. They
should include the following:
* a 2-3 page proposal, which includes a description of the research
project, and how it relates to the student's academic and professional
development
* an itemized budget for the funds requested
* a current resume
* a letter of endorsement by an academic advisor from the institution
where the student is pursuing graduate studies
* the names of three additional persons qualified to describe the
student's character and ability
* official transcripts for both undergraduate and graduate academic
records
The successful applicant should be prepared to write an article for Plant
Conservation, the newsletter of the Center for Plant Conservation, and
submit a written report of the project results. Selection will be based on
the excellence of the student's personal and academic qualifications, and on
the anticipated contribution of the project to the conservation of rare and
endangered plants.
Application Deadlines
* Completed applications must be received by CPC no later than
December 31, 2003.
* The Fellowship recipient will be notified by March 31, 2004.
* The final report is due to CPC by March 31, 2005.
Address all inquiries and applications to:
Beattie Fellowship
Center for Plant Conservation
P.O. Box 299
St. Louis, MO 63166-0299
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:02:46 -0400
From: Marie-Charlotte Nilsson <Marie-Charlotte.Nilsson@SVEK.SLU.SE>
Subject: PhD course on boreal forest ecology
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First announcement:
PhD course on ^ÓFunctioning of Boreal Forest Ecosystems^ÔJune 12-18, 2004
This course will provide a comprehensive coverage on topics relevant to the
functioning of boreal forest ecosystems, with topics including linkages
between the aboveground and belowground subsystems, nutrient cycling,
ecosystem effects of herbivores, functioning of mycorrhizae, the role of
major disturbances (notably fire), and current and historic aspects of
human influences on boreal ecosystems.
Language: The course will be conducted in English
Location: The course is to be held in Arvidsjaur, approximately 300 km NW
of Umeå, Sweden, which is right in the heart of the northern boreal forest
zone and also proximal to the Scandes mountain ranges near the Norwegian
border.
Participants: This course is open to all PhD students who have an interest
in boreal ecosystems. We will limit the course to 20 participants, and will
select applicants on the basis of merit and relevance of their research
interest if the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions
available.
Course format: The course will consist of a mixture of lectures, student
presentations, discussion groups, and field trips and field instruction.
Students will be expected to be prepared in advance for participation in
discussions.
Course credits (relevant for European participants only): 5 credits, 7.5
ECTS
Costings: Students are responsible for covering their own transport to and
from Umeå. All costs including food, travel and lodging for the actual
duration of the course will covered by SLU and NOVA University.
Course organization: The course will be run by the Department of Forest
Vegetation Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU),
Umeå, Sweden.
Course instructors: The course will be taught by 7 ecologists who each have
been actively involved in research on various aspects of northern
ecosystems for at least a decade. These instructors are: Professor Marie-
Charlotte Nilsson (SLU, Umeå), Professor David Wardle (SLU, Umeå), Dr
Greger Hörnberg (SLU, Umeå), Professor Olle Zackrisson (SLU, Umeå),
Professor Richard Bardgett (University of Lancaster, UK), Professor Heikki
Setälä (University of Helsinki, Finland), and Dr Anders Dahlberg (SLU,
Uppsala).
Expressions of interest: Please prepare a brief CV and a statement of 200
words or less outlining your PhD research topic and why you think the
course would be beneficial to you. This information, or any enquiries,
should be sent to Marie-Charlotte Nilsson by e-mail (Marie-
Charlotte.Nilsson@svek.slu.se) not later than December 1, 2003.
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:06:08 -0600
From: James W Brunt <jbrunt@LTERNET.EDU>
Subject: Research Assistant Professor Position Open
Research Assistant Professor
The Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Office seeks an
individual to fill a non-tenure track position of Research Assistant
Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico
(UNM). The successful candidate will become the Lead Scientist for the
LTER Network Information System Development Project. Duties and
responsibilities of the position include coordinating the continued
development and support of the LTER Network Information System by:
Working directly with national and international LTER site information
managers and investigators on design and implementation,
-Directly participating in the design and engineering of components of
the network information system and directing the activities of LTER
Network technical personnel involved in the design, engineering, and
integration of network information system components,
-Coordinating the activities of personnel working in partnership with
the LTER Network Office on information system development,
-Collaborating on development of proposals for the continued support
and advancement of LTER Network Information system and the LTER
Network Office, and "
-Developing papers and presentations for technical and non-technical
audiences to be submitted and/or presented at appropriate national and
international meetings and journals.
-In addition, the successful individual will be developing independent
but related projects to further the LTER Network Information System
efforts.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, computer science or a
related field at the time of application, 5 years progressive and
related postdoctoral or industry experience with process-based
software/information system design and development.
Preferred qualifications: Collegiality and good interpersonal skills,
experience in project management, experience in collaborative
research, experience in writing grant proposals.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position is available
immediately to the successful candidate. Please send a signed letter
of interest, curriculum vitae, three reprints, and letters from three
professional references to:
LTER Research Assistant Professor Search
Attn: James Brunt
LTER Network Office MSC03 2020
1 University of New
Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Application materials are due: November 10, 2003
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and Educator.
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