Conservation Research Scientist - Regular/Full-time
This position is responsible for organizing, conducting, and coordinating supervisor approved research/conservation projects on organismal biology, plant systematics, distribution, evolution, and the general ecology & natural history of the Sonoran Desert Region.
Duties include: developing and undertaking original research programs in areas of expertise; writing grant proposals and fundraising for projects and research & conservation activities; and publishing in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, popular magazines, and other media.
Additional responsibilities include: providing guidance and answering questions from ASDM staff, docents, volunteers and from the public on both sides of the border, contributing to the scientific accuracy of ASDM interpretive & public programs and publications, and promoting science & conservation in the region among governmental and international agencies as well as other governmental and non-governmental organizations.
This position requires a doctoral degree (PhD) in a field related to the conservation of biological diversity, a minimum of five years experience in research & conservation of the Sonoran Desert Region, and a minimum of five years of diverse fundraising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have published records in scientific and popular publications.
Additional qualifications: Must be fluent in written and spoken English, with good conversational-level Spanish, be able to speak in public to both scientific and popular audiences, and be able to travel throughout the region.
http://www.desertmuseum.org/about/jobs.php#sub
sábado, 16 de abril de 2011
viernes, 15 de abril de 2011
volunteers needed for Bird Surveys in Mexico
volunteers needed
The implementation of Breeding Bird Surveys in Mexico is underway, and the program coordinator is seeking volunteers to survey routes at a variety of sites in the border region.
If you are interested or would like to learn more, contact BBS Program Coordinator Diana Venegas H. (ph. (614) 424-1015), quetzalita97@HOTMAIL.COM
The implementation of Breeding Bird Surveys in Mexico is underway, and the program coordinator is seeking volunteers to survey routes at a variety of sites in the border region.
If you are interested or would like to learn more, contact BBS Program Coordinator Diana Venegas H. (ph. (614) 424-1015), quetzalita97@HOTMAIL.COM
Bird monitoring expedition to the San Bernardino Ranch, Sonora
2011 SJV/WFO Expedition: San Bernardino Ranch
The Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) and the Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) are jointly coordinating a bird monitoring expedition to the San Bernardino Ranch, Sonora, Mexico, in mid-July. The objective of this expedition is to use the collective expertise of WFO members and SJV participants to collect and record natural history information and baseline monitoring data on birds of the restored riparian areas on the Ranch. These data will be used by the Ranch owners and others interested in riparian habitat restoration to manage habitat for birds of conservation interest.
San Bernardino Ranch is located in Sonora, Mexico south of and adjacent to San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. The owners, Joe and Valer Austin, have been restoring riparian habitat for about 10 years along one stretch of the river and for less time along another stretch. There are also restored and unrestored areas of desert grassland and a cienega on the property. We will collect data on breeding birds and their habitat relationships, habitat characterization, and document these species by photograph.
Tentative expedition dates are 9-16 July or 16-23 July 2011. If you are interested in participating or would like more details, contact SJV Science Coordinator Carol Beardmore.
The Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) and the Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) are jointly coordinating a bird monitoring expedition to the San Bernardino Ranch, Sonora, Mexico, in mid-July. The objective of this expedition is to use the collective expertise of WFO members and SJV participants to collect and record natural history information and baseline monitoring data on birds of the restored riparian areas on the Ranch. These data will be used by the Ranch owners and others interested in riparian habitat restoration to manage habitat for birds of conservation interest.
San Bernardino Ranch is located in Sonora, Mexico south of and adjacent to San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. The owners, Joe and Valer Austin, have been restoring riparian habitat for about 10 years along one stretch of the river and for less time along another stretch. There are also restored and unrestored areas of desert grassland and a cienega on the property. We will collect data on breeding birds and their habitat relationships, habitat characterization, and document these species by photograph.
Tentative expedition dates are 9-16 July or 16-23 July 2011. If you are interested in participating or would like more details, contact SJV Science Coordinator Carol Beardmore.
Solicitan 2 Profesores-Investigadores en Tamaulipas
El Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Victoria (Tamaulipas), a través de la División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, está interesado en repatriar dos investigadores que pertenezcan al SNI (nivel 1, 2), para integrase como Profesores Investigadores de Tiempo Completo (PTC) en esta Institución, para fortalecer la planta académica de la Maestría en Ciencias en Biología, líneas de investigación: Biodiversidad y Ecología, manejo y conservación de Recursos naturales y manejo Integrado de Plagas.
Para 2012 iniciará el Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias en Biología. Los PTC tendrán una carga de 12hs por semana frente a grupo y actividades de investigación.
Pida informes a Ludivina Barrientos
Para 2012 iniciará el Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias en Biología. Los PTC tendrán una carga de 12hs por semana frente a grupo y actividades de investigación.
Pida informes a Ludivina Barrientos
Premio a la Cooperacion Trasnfronteriza Mexico-EUA
La Alianza para Estudios Transfronterizos patrocinará premios reconociendo experiencias extraordinarias de cooperación Transfronteriza entre México y Estados Unidos. El galardón reconocerá la cooperación binacional e innovación en diferentes áreas, entre las cuáles se encuentra el cuidado ambiental.
El galardón será conferido conjuntamente con la XXIX Conferencia de Gobernadores Fronterizos y la Conferencia Legislativa Fronteriza, con gastos pagados para los ganadores.
Vea los detalles en http://www.colef.mx/premioinnovacion/
El galardón será conferido conjuntamente con la XXIX Conferencia de Gobernadores Fronterizos y la Conferencia Legislativa Fronteriza, con gastos pagados para los ganadores.
Vea los detalles en http://www.colef.mx/premioinnovacion/
PhD Position in population genetics/ecology
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) has a three-year PhD studentship (code 1017) to work on the project SNPFISK: "Use of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms to improve fisheries management". The position is in the Research Group on Population Genetic and Ecology, and the work place is Tromsø.
The aim of the SNPFISK project is to develop a method for the rapid identification of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) for fish species. SNPs will be developed for three target taxa: Greenland halibut, North Atlantic Redfish and Saithe. The three taxa span a wide geographical range in the North Atlantic, but the connections between possible sub-populations are still unresolved. In addition, species identification for redfish remains an acute problem for small individuals. The SNPs developed will be used to elucidate species identification (redfish) and population structure (all selected species). By resolving species identification and population structure the results are anticipated to support fisheries management advice for these key species in the North Atlantic. The successful candidate will carry out some laboratory work, conduct the statistical analyses and contribute to the implementation of the method in fisheries management in an ecological perspective.
As a part of the project, a stay at the University of Washington, Seattle USA, is planned.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated person with a master degree education in population genetic or ecology. Good knowledge of statistical inference and practical experience of statistical softwares is essential. Documented experience with SNP's and populations genetic theory is desirable.
Personal qualities such as good communication and cooperation skills, the ability to work independently, efficiently and purposefully, as well the ability to generate, implement and report project activities will be emphasised.
Candidates must meet the admission requirements at the University of Tromsø.
We offer:
• a positive, challenging and creative work environment
• the opportunity to work in a national institute with a high level of international contact
• flexible hours, a good pension scheme and a wide range of welfare services.
The Institute offers governmental regulated salaries as PhD student (code
1017).
For more information, please contact Project leader Torild Johansen, email: Torild.Johansen@imr.no, tel: +47 77 60 97 10, Senior Scientist Benjamin Planque, email: Benjamin.Planque@imr.no, tel: +47 77 60 97 21, or Research Group Leader Terje Svaasand,
email: Terje.Svaasand@imr.no, tel: +47 55236891 or visit our web-site at
www.imr.no.
The Institute of Marine Research is an "inclusive work-life" employer that encourages diversity, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please apply in writing, enclosing a CV, copies of relevant recommendations and academic transcripts together with a set of publications, to: Institute of Marine Research, Personnel Division, P.O. Box 1870 Nordnes, NO-5817 Bergen, Norway.
Application number: "09-11". Closing date for applications: 31.04.11.
Lorenz Hauser lhauser@uw.edu
The aim of the SNPFISK project is to develop a method for the rapid identification of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) for fish species. SNPs will be developed for three target taxa: Greenland halibut, North Atlantic Redfish and Saithe. The three taxa span a wide geographical range in the North Atlantic, but the connections between possible sub-populations are still unresolved. In addition, species identification for redfish remains an acute problem for small individuals. The SNPs developed will be used to elucidate species identification (redfish) and population structure (all selected species). By resolving species identification and population structure the results are anticipated to support fisheries management advice for these key species in the North Atlantic. The successful candidate will carry out some laboratory work, conduct the statistical analyses and contribute to the implementation of the method in fisheries management in an ecological perspective.
As a part of the project, a stay at the University of Washington, Seattle USA, is planned.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated person with a master degree education in population genetic or ecology. Good knowledge of statistical inference and practical experience of statistical softwares is essential. Documented experience with SNP's and populations genetic theory is desirable.
Personal qualities such as good communication and cooperation skills, the ability to work independently, efficiently and purposefully, as well the ability to generate, implement and report project activities will be emphasised.
Candidates must meet the admission requirements at the University of Tromsø.
We offer:
• a positive, challenging and creative work environment
• the opportunity to work in a national institute with a high level of international contact
• flexible hours, a good pension scheme and a wide range of welfare services.
The Institute offers governmental regulated salaries as PhD student (code
1017).
For more information, please contact Project leader Torild Johansen, email: Torild.Johansen@imr.no, tel: +47 77 60 97 10, Senior Scientist Benjamin Planque, email: Benjamin.Planque@imr.no, tel: +47 77 60 97 21, or Research Group Leader Terje Svaasand,
email: Terje.Svaasand@imr.no, tel: +47 55236891 or visit our web-site at
www.imr.no.
The Institute of Marine Research is an "inclusive work-life" employer that encourages diversity, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please apply in writing, enclosing a CV, copies of relevant recommendations and academic transcripts together with a set of publications, to: Institute of Marine Research, Personnel Division, P.O. Box 1870 Nordnes, NO-5817 Bergen, Norway.
Application number: "09-11". Closing date for applications: 31.04.11.
Lorenz Hauser lhauser@uw.edu
jueves, 14 de abril de 2011
XXVIII Simposio sobre Fauna Silvestre" y "1er. Seminario de Conservación del Cóndor de California en México"
La Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia (FMVZ) de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), la Secretaría de Educación Continua y Tecnología, el Departamento de Etologia, Fauna Silvestre y Animales de Laboratorio y el Instituto Nacional de Ecología, invitan al "XXVIII Simposio sobre Fauna Silvestre" y "1er. Seminario de Conservación del Cóndor de California en México", del 10 al 12 de octubre del 2011, con sede en la FMVZ-UNAM (Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Deleg. Coyoacán), en México (Distrito Federal). La fecha límite de recepción de trabajos será el 05 de agosto del 2011. Pida informes a: María Roa decvet@servidor.unam.mx
Simposio Internacional de Estromatolitos
La School of Freshwater Sciences de la Universidad de Milwaukee (EUA) organiza el "Simposio Internacional de Estromatolitos", el 13 y 14 de enero del 2012, en Laguna Bacalar (Yucatan). Evento en inglés. Vea los detalles en: <http://www.lagunabacalarinstitute.com/Stromatolite.html>
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