PhD position in Ecology / Habitat modelling Project B2.1 [Ref. #B52a]

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a new
interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally
outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change
on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft
für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other
partners. The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its
Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence
(LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a
variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project
Area B “Biodiversity Dynamics and Climate” invites applications for a

PhD position in Ecology / Habitat modelling Project B2.1 [Ref. #B52a]

The main goal of the project is to model the distribution of marine benthos
species in response to climate change. The successful applicant will
investigate the impact of climatic factors on the distribution patterns of
benthic organisms and develop methods to improve the performance of the
modelling methods. We aim at applying new statistical quantitative methods
for predicting changes of the functioning of marine benthic ecosystems in
response to climate forcing.

The ideal applicant will have practical experience in statistical methods to
model species distribution and GIS. We encourage application from non marine
disciplines if the candidate has experience in distribution modelling
methods. We seek a motivated, organized, independent and enthusiastic
candidate with an MSc (or equivalent) in ecology, marine ecology, or related
disciplines.

Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany
(TV-H E13, 50%). The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women
are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely
handicapped applicants will be given preference.

The position is a 27 months employment, starting April 1st, 2012. Given
further funding of BiK-F, a follow-up contract is generally aspired. The
project is carried out in cooperation with Dr. Henning Reiss, Marine Ecology
group at the University of Nordland (BodØ, Norway), where the candidate will
be enrolled as PhD student. The candidate will mainly work at Senckenberg am
Meer in Wilhelmshaven (Germany) with abroad stays at the University of
Nordland for one year in total. The candidate will be enrolled in the PhD
program at the University of Nordland.

Please send your application by mail or (preferably) e-mail attachment,
mentioning the reference of this position (#B52a) and including a letter
outlining your suitability for the post, a detailed CV, contact details of 2
referees and a selection of your most important publications before February
24th, 2012 to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator
Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325
Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail to Service and Administration:
recruiting@senckenberg.de. For scientific enquiries please write to PD Dr.
Ingrid Kröncke (email: Ingrid.Kroencke@senckenberg.de

) or Dr. Henning Reiss
(email: henning.reiss@uin.no).

Postgraduate PhD position in Animal Ecology - sexually antagonistic genetic variation

at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, Evolutionary Biology Centre
(EBC) with a tentative starting date being May 1^st , 2012, or as soon
as possible after this date. The Evolutionary Biology Center hosts one
of the world's largest aggregations of evolutionary biologists, and is a
prime research environment for a wide range of fields in evolutionary
biology (see "http://www.ebc.uu.se/" for more information). The working
atmosphere is very international with English as our operational
language. Our graduate school offers a creative and stimulating
environment and is very rich in seminars, courses and possibilities to
interact with other scholars and students (see
"http://www.ebc.uu.se/education/") -- graduate students recently ranked
Uppsala University in first place among all institutions in Europe in
the subject of biology (CHE European ranking). Uppsala University is the
oldest university in Scandinavia and the city of Uppsala is a vibrant
student town with beautiful surroundings conveniently situated 35
minutes by train from Stockholm.

*Brief research outline: **Although males and females share much of the
same genome, selection can be distinct in the two sexes. Sexually
antagonistic loci are those loci where selection acts in opposing
directions in the two sexes. This PhD student position is aimed at
improving our emerging understanding of the **architecture of sexually
antagonistic genetic variation**. Insects (seed beetles and/or fruit
flies) will serve as main model systems and the research will primarily
employ quantitative genetic techniques. The research will establish a
series of discrete genotypes and use crosses between these to analyse,
describe and understand the architecture of sexually antagonistic
genetic variation. Traits in focus are sex specific measures of life
history traits (especially metabolism) and integrative traits such as
life-time fitness. ***

*This PhD *position forms a part of a new project on genetic conflict,
funded by the European Research Council and the Swedish Research
Council. The entire project will employ some 6-8 PhD students and
postdocs, apart from a full time TA and the PI, and will strongly
encourage interactions and collaborations within the group.

*Salary and appointment*: The duration of the PhD training period is
four full years. The successful candidate will receive a postgraduate
fellowship the first year (currently 15.500 SEK/month) and a
postgraduate position year 2-4 (currently 23.300 -- 26.400 SEK/month)
including full social benefits.

*Eligibility:*The successful candidate should have a relevant MSc degree
(or equivalent) in biology/ecology.

*Qualifications and merits*: We seek highly motivated candidates with a
documented and strong interest in evolutionary biology and/or
evolutionary genetics, preferably also with past experience of
quantitative genetic analyses and an understanding of life history
theory and sexual selection. Experience of laboratory work with insects
is a merit as is previous experience of scientific writing and
publishing. Because the holder of this position will collaborate and
interact closely with other members of the group, we will put emphasis
on both independence and ability to collaborate.The applicant is
expected to have a good knowledge (spoken and written) of the English
language.

*To apply:*Applications should include (1) personal
information/background, (2) complete CV (3) a description of
undergraduate training, (4) an authorized copy of the undergraduate
degree and (5) the names and email addresses of three referees.
Applications should be sent either by regular mail to: Göran Arnqvist,
Animal Ecology, Dept. of Ecology and Genetics, Norbyv. 18D, University
of Uppsala, SE-752 36 Uppsala, Sweden; or electronically as PDF files
via email to: Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se. *Closing date for applications
is March 20, 2012*.

*For further information*about the position, please contact the main
supervisor and PI of the group: Professor Göran Arnqvist (phone +46
18 471 2645, e-mail Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se).



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Prof. Göran Arnqvist
Animal Ecology
Department of Ecology and Evolution
Evolutionary Biology Centre
University of Uppsala
Norbyvägen 18d
SE - 752 36 Uppsala
Sweden

Email: Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se
Phone: +46-(0)18-471 2645
Cell phone: +46-(0)70-2935032
Fax: +46-(0)18-471 6484
NEW homepage with PDF reprints and more at:
http://www.anst.uu.se/goarn789/index.html
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology (*UFV-PA 2012/68)*

at the Animal Ecology Program, the Department of Ecology and Genetics,
Evolutionary Biology Centre (EBC) with starting date being May 1^st ,
2012, or as soon as possible after this date. The Evolutionary Biology
Center hosts one of the world's largest aggregations of evolutionary
biologists, and is a prime research environment for a wide range of
fields in evolutionary biology and genetics (see "http://www.ebc.uu.se/"
for more information). The working atmosphere is very international with
English as our operational language. Uppsala University is the oldest
university in Scandinavia and the city of Uppsala is a vibrant student
town with beautiful surroundings conveniently situated 40 minutes with
train from Stockholm.

*Brief research outline: **The holder of this position will direct
research towards an evolutionary understanding of **the genomics of
metabolic rate**. Insects (seed beetles) will serve as the model system.
The candidate will first complete a collaborative effort to produce a
/de novo/ complete genome sequence of our main model system
(/Callosobruchus maculatus/) which is currently underway. The holder of
this position will then concentrate on the genetics of metabolic rate
using focussed genotype-phenotype matching and upon sex-specific
selection on discrete genotypes using experimental genomics. This
research will involve whole-organism phenotyping of metabolic rate
(using a state-of-the art respirometry system) and will focus on those
nuclear and mitochondrial genes that are involved in the oxphos pathway
and epistatic interactions between these.*

*This post*doctoral position forms a part of a new project on genetic
conflict, funded by the European Research Council and the Swedish
Research Council. The entire project will employ some 6-8 postdocs and
PhD students, apart from a full time TA and the PI, and will strongly
encourage interactions and collaborations within the group.**

*Salary and appointment*: The period of initial appointment is two
years, with the possibility of prolonging the contract with another two
years *(i.e., 2+2 years)*. Uppsala University adopts an individual
salary policy but the starting salary for postdoctoral researchers is
typically about 29.000 SEK per month and includes full social benefits.

*Eligibility:*The successful candidate must have a Ph.D, or an exam
which is judged comparable to a PhD, that was completed within three
years of the application deadline. Applicants that received their PhD
earlier than this date will be considered if special circumstances exist
(such as prolonged periods of illness, parental leave, military service,
union duties and others of similar character).

*Qualifications and merits*: The ideal candidate has a documented
expertise in using genomic tools in evolutionary biology and has a
documented interest in the study of phenotypic selection and/or general
evolutionary theory. Experience of /de novo/ next-generation sequencing
is a merit, as is experience of genotype-phenotype matching using
genomic data and/or comparative genomics. Experience of laboratory work
with insects and/or previous experience of work with respirometry
phenotyping of metabolism will also be considered merits. Because the
holder of this position will interact and collaborate closely with other
members of the group, we will put emphasis on both independence and
ability to collaborate. The holder of this position will be responsible
for orchestrating part of the larger research project as an independent
junior scientist and the ideal candidate therefore already has some
postdoctoral research experience.**

*To apply:*Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae
including a list of publications and a short (1-3 pages) description of
past research accomplishments and future research ambitions. Applicants
should also include names and e-mail addresses of two referees and
should specify the date they will be available to start the position.

*For further information*about the position, please contact the PI of
the group: Professor Göran Arnqvist (phone +46 18 471 2645, e-mail
Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se). The trade union representatives are Anders
Grundström, Saco (the Swedish Confederation of Professional
Associations), phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST (the
Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), phone +46 18 471 1996,
and Stefan Djurström, Seko (the Union of Service and Communication
Employees), phone +46 18 471 3315.

*You are welcome*to submit your application no later than *March
20**,**2012 (UFV-PA 2012/68)*. Please use the link below for access to
an on-line application portal:

http://www2.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/68postdokENG.html

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Prof. Göran Arnqvist
Animal Ecology
Department of Ecology and Evolution
Evolutionary Biology Centre
University of Uppsala
Norbyvägen 18d
SE - 752 36 Uppsala
Sweden

Email:Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se
Phone: +46-(0)18-471 2645
Cell phone: +46-(0)70-2935032
Fax: +46-(0)18-471 6484
NEW homepage with PDF reprints and more at:
http://www.anst.uu.se/goarn789/index.html
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Ofertas de trabajo para biólogos (Directiva Aves y Hábitat)

La empresa TRAGSA-TRAGSATEC, está buscando dos candidatos para una licitación internacional para la IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LAS DIRECTIVAS AVES Y HÁBITAT EN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.

en los siguientes puestos:

 TEAM LEADER:

 Formación y Experiencia

-          Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar

-          Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa

-          Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en gestión ambiental

-          Experiencia en gestión de proyectos (participación como Team Leader o puesto equivalente en al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con el objeto de este contrato)

-          Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en implementación de las Directivas Aves y Hábitat en Estados de la UE o países candidatos

-          Experiencia en refuerzo de capacidades de instituciones con competencia en naturaleza y conservación de la biodiversidad (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)

-          Se valorará experiencia en comunicación/divulgación de temas científicos relativos a la conservación

 Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 400 días

Dedicación: tiempo completo

 Condiciones de la contratación:

-          Contrato laboral por obra o servicio

-          75.000 €/año (estimado). Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino

-          6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.

ESPECIALISTA EN BIODIVERSIDAD

 Formación y Experiencia

-          Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar

-          Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa

-          Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en conservación de la biodiversidad

-          Al menos 5 años de experiencia en inventariación y cartografía de la biodiversidad

-          Experiencia en el establecimiento y/o gestión de áreas protegidas (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)

-          Experiencia en elaboración de modelos de conservación en áreas protegidas (al menos 1 proyecto relacionados con esta área)

-          Experiencia en Biodiversidad y trabajos de conservación en el Sudeste europeo (al menos 1 proyectos relacionados con esta área)

 Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 300 días

Dedicación: tiempo completo

 Condiciones de la contratación:

-          Contrato laboral por obra o servicio

-          70.000 €/año (estimado), prorrateado a los días de estancia en el extranjero y de 40.000 €/año (estimado) para el tiempo de trabajo en España. Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino

-          6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.

  Duración del proyecto: 2 años

Comienzo: previsto en junio 2012

Plazo de presentación de los candidatos: 10 de febrero de 2012

 Actualmente el proyecto está en fase de presentación de ofertas por parte de una preselección de 8 candidaturas entre la que se encuentra la nuestra.

 Los interesados pueden enviar su Cv a Elena Bermejo Bermejo, ebermej1@tragsa.es ó Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es

 Para más información contactar con Elena Bermejo: ebermej1@tragsa.es; 913225996 o Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es; 913226478.

  Muchas gracias

Un cordial saludo

 Elena Bermejo Bermejo

Gerencia de Biodiversidad -TRAGSATEC

 c/Julián Camarillo 6B 1D 28037 Madrid

tef: 91 322 59 96

Cursos Darwin Eventur

Hola a todos,

    ya tenemos preparado el curso del que os hablamos en el anterior email:

    "Iniciación a las técnicas in-situ para el estudio de fauna silvestre" del 2 al 4 y del 9 al 11 de Marzo de 2012 (dos fines de semana completos) impartiéndose entre la Facultad de Ciencias y el Cortijo Narváez, situado en el Parque Natural de la Sierra de Baza, en horario de mañana y tarde.

    La duración total del curso será de 50 horas.

    Se van a solicitar créditos de libre configuración para varias Facultades de la Universidad de Granada, los interesados enviadnos un email a info@darwineventur.es y os informaremos.

    El precio ÚNICO del curso es de 115 euros, podéis ver lo que incluye y lo que no incluye, además del programa completo en la web: http://darwineventur.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=964583f9916a7b3e0914105f8&id=4f588540d7&e=e39e20dd28

    Por otro lado, deciros que el curso "Introducción a R: Análisis estadístico aplicado al Medio Ambiente" del 19 al 23 de Marzo de 2012, en horario de tarde, ya sólo quedan 5 plazas, por lo que los interesados no tardéis en enviarnos la preinscripción. Podéis ver la información en: http://darwineventur.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=964583f9916a7b3e0914105f8&id=97a32707dd&e=e39e20dd28

    Cualquier duda o sugerencia escribidme.

un saludo,

Antonio Fdez.