Postdoctoral position available in the Department of Genetics,
Stellenbosch University (20 May 2013)
A postdoctoral position is available in the Molecular Plant and Animal
Research Group, Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University with
the focus on "Association mapping in Potato for advancement of Marker
Assisted Selection for specifically Potato Virus Y disease resistance
in South Africa". This project is a collaborative effort with Agrocorp
and Tubertek South Africa.
Breeding for enhanced cultivars in potato is a necessary, but time
consuming process encumbered by the polyploid, heterozygous, non-inbred
and clonal nature of the crop. With the sequencing and publishing of the
potato genome in 2011 and associated marker development [mainly of
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers] the potential for
molecular breeding in the crop has been enhanced. The development of an
8300 SNP array with genome-wide marker coverage attests to this.
Disease resistance is one of the main breeding aims for many crops, as
it is for potatoes. The nature of this resistance can vary from simple,
Mendelian, single gene, vertical resistance to more complex, multi-gene
(quantitative traits), horizontal resistance. Although work has been
done on many single genes, quantitative trait loci (QTL) work is a
laborious process, which in the past mainly relied on the creation of
segregating mapping families. Quantitative variation is however proposed
to be a more durable form of resistance as is has been shown that
pathogens could potentially more easily overcome single gene resistance.
During the past decade, association mapping, commonly applied in human-
and livestock genetics, has shown greater promise and power for the
genomic mapping of complex quantitative traits in plants as compared to
traditional linkage mapping.
It is the aim of this study to combine the potential and power of
association mapping to identify genetic markers (SNPs) showing
association with phenotypic variance mostly related to disease traits
(specifically to potato virus Y) in order to expedite the process of
marker assisted selection in this species for growth under South African
conditions. To this effect we will make use of the recently published
and developed genome sequence and SNP Infinium array developed by the
SOLCAP community.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for:
1) Phenotypic evaluations, SNP data analysis and association mapping of
potato cultivars in terms of Potato Virus Y resistance.
2) Identifying a set of markers associated with PVY resistance (known
and novel QTL).
3) Development of robust marker assay to test for associated phenotypes
in South African cultivars.
4) Advancement of marker assisted breeding of PVY resistance in South
African potato breeding.
Minimum requirements:
PhD with specialization in association mapping or any closely related
discipline. Candidates should have proficiency in the relevant software
packages, and experience with handling and analysing large scale SNP
data. Experience within the field of potato genetics in general and potato
virus studies in particular would serve as a strong recommendation. The
ideal candidate should also have proven project management experience
and ability to set deadlines and meet milestones.
This position is available for 3 years and commencement of duties is
set for September 2013.
Interested researchers are requested to send their CV including details
of at least 2 references to Prof. Rouvay Roodt-Wilding at roodt@sun.ac.za
21 de mayo de 2013
Two positions open: Madagascar post-doc / teaching associate at Bangor University (Madagascar)
Forwarded from Julia Jones at Bangor University:
1. We have funding for a 3 year ecological/environmental economics post-doc position as part of a grant from the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation scheme 'Can capturing global ecosystem service values reduce poverty in low income countries?'
The successful candidate will work with the leaders of the economics work-package: Neal Hockley (Bangor University), Mike Christie (Aberystwyth University) and Bruno Ramamonjisoa (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Agronomie, Madagascar; ESSA) to develop and apply valuation approaches to investigate the effect of changes in land use incentivized under Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes in Madagascar on local welfare. They will also contribute to the wider project objectives and help the PI (Julia Jones, Bangor University) with aspects of interdisciplinary integration and with delivering project impact.
The candidate will be expected to spend three or four months a year in Madagascar (in one or two trips) working with the project team based at ESSA and in the project field sites (villages in the eastern rainforests of Madagascar).
Their main responsibility is the delivery of work in the economics work-package of the project but they will also contribute to other research work packages where appropriate (e.g. institutional analysis).
Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in economics, sociology, anthropology or a related subject and have experience of publishing research in peer reviewed journals. Experience of social science field work in low income countries and working in interdisciplinary teams is highly desirable and knowledge of French or Malagasy will also be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence on the 1st September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available until31st August 2016. The starting salary will be £30,424.
More details are available here:
https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/ details.php.en?id=
The successful candidate will work with the leaders of the economics work-package: Neal Hockley (Bangor University), Mike Christie (Aberystwyth University) and Bruno Ramamonjisoa (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Agronomie, Madagascar; ESSA) to develop and apply valuation approaches to investigate the effect of changes in land use incentivized under Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes in Madagascar on local welfare. They will also contribute to the wider project objectives and help the PI (Julia Jones, Bangor University) with aspects of interdisciplinary integration and with delivering project impact.
The candidate will be expected to spend three or four months a year in Madagascar (in one or two trips) working with the project team based at ESSA and in the project field sites (villages in the eastern rainforests of Madagascar).
Their main responsibility is the delivery of work in the economics work-package of the project but they will also contribute to other research work packages where appropriate (e.g. institutional analysis).
Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in economics, sociology, anthropology or a related subject and have experience of publishing research in peer reviewed journals. Experience of social science field work in low income countries and working in interdisciplinary teams is highly desirable and knowledge of French or Malagasy will also be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence on the 1st September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available until31st August 2016. The starting salary will be £30,424.
More details are available here:
https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/ details.php.en?id=
2. Please can you help promote this job teaching conservation at Bangor University. I am sure among your contacts is the perfect person. Its a great job in a brilliant place to live with fab colleagues and nice students!
The School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography invites applications for a Teaching Associate in Conservation Science to deliver conservation teaching and project supervision to undergraduate and post-graduate students studying conservation-related subjects. The post is to cover the teaching of a member of staff with commitments to an externally funded research project and lasts 2 years and 4 months, and is 80% full time. The post is available from 1st September 2013. There is some potential for flexibility in hours so please contact to discuss options.
The successful candidate will co-ordinate modules in conservation biology, conservation practice and contribute to other conservation teaching. They will also supervise research projects for undergraduate and MSc students, be involved in pastoral care of the students, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of teaching in the school more widely.
Candidates should have a PhD in a related subject (including conservation science, ecology, ecological economics, environmental management), an up to date understanding of conservation science, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of teaching at university level will be an advantage.
The appointment will be made in the range of £30,424 - £32,267 depending on previous experience.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website at jobs.bangor.ac.uk . However, in cases of accessibility issues, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382926. Please include a full CV with your application.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 June 2013. Interviews will take 11 July 2013.
For informal discussions concerning this position, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Julia Jones tel: +44 (0)1248 382650, e-mail: Julia.jones@bangor.ac.uk
Committed To Equal Opportunities
More details are available herehttps://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/
Overview
The School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography (SENRGY) has 25 academic staff and 15 support staff with additional research staff. The student body consists of about 300 undergraduates, 60 taught Masters students and a further 60 PhD students. Core research interests include the ecology, conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources (in forest and agricultural systems) both in the UK and overseas; environmental, plant and soil science; climate change and carbon accounting; sustainable food systems.
Purpose of the Job
To carry out and develop conservation teaching at MSc and undergraduate level in the School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography. The post includes taught courses as well as project and dissertation supervision.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching:
• Act as module organiser for DXX2009 Conservation Practice which is a 2nd year module taken by approximately 80 students and DXX4016 Conservation Biology which is an MSc module taken by approximately 30 students.
• Deliver a large proportion of the teaching and assessment of these modules plus the conservation elements of the 1st year module DXX1002 Environmental Management and Conservation, ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Supervise conservation-related honours projects and MSc dissertations in the area of the post-holder's expertise (projects from an ecological or more social science perspective are welcomed).
• Contribute to other teaching where required.
• To hold academic tutorials for small groups of 1st year students
• Deliver excellent teaching using a combination of lectures, seminars, practicals and field visits.
Management and administration:
• Co-ordinate the running of modules for which the post-holder is responsible (DXX2009, DXX4016) including the timetabling, assessment/examination, attendance monitoring and QA issues;
• Respond promptly to requests for help or support from students
• Arrange guest seminar speakers as required.
Other duties:
• Attend meetings to consider students' results, general module matters and quality assurance issues.
• Liaise with staff across CNS regarding the integration of conservation teaching across the college.
• Assess end of module questionnaires and complete module evaluation forms.
• To carry out other management/administrative duties as specified by the line manager.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Person Specification
*Qualifications/Training*
Essential
• A PhD in a relevant area such as conservation, ecology, environmental management;
Desirable
• Training or qualifications in teaching
*Experience/Knowledge*
Essential
• A good understanding of conservation science
Desirable
• Teaching experience at university level
• Ability to develop modules, building on existing provision;
• Experience of supporting students in their independent research (through supervising honours or dissertation projects)
• An awareness of quality assurance issues and procedures
• Experience of pastoral support of students
• Experience of using software to manage student information (e.g. Banner, Portal, Blackboard)
*Skills/Abilities*
Essential
• initiative, motivation and enthusiasm for supporting and advancing teaching
• some experience of teaching
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• a sympathetic appreciation of the bilingual and bicultural character of modern Wales
Desirable
• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual nature of the institution and area and the ensuing responsibilities.
--
Dr Julia Jones
Senior lecturer in Conservation
School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography
Bangor University
Deniol Road
LL57 2UW
tel: +44 (0) 1248 382650
e-mail: julia.jones@bangor.ac.uk
website: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~
14 de mayo de 2013
Becas Iberoamérica - Estudiantes de Grado Chile 2013
La estructura general del Programa ha sido concebida con la voluntad de asegurar el reconocimiento de estudios, la reciprocidad en el intercambio y el alcance progresivo al conjunto de los países iberoamericanos.
El compromiso asumido por Banco Santander en el Segundo Encuentro Internacional de Rectores de Universia, Guadalajara 2010 (México) consistió en iniciar el Programa, otorgando en su Convocatoria 2011 1.000 becas, cuyo número se incrementa en 1.000 becas adicionales en sucesivas convocatorias anuales, alcanzando en 2015 un total de 5.000 becas.
Tipo: Becas de movilidad / Becas de colaboración universitaria
Lugar de estadía: Iberoamérica - MÉXICO / BRASIL / COLOMBIA / ESPAÑA / ARGENTINA / PORTUGAL
Características: La finalidad de las Becas es facilitar a los estudiantes el seguimiento de estudios durante un semestre académico en una universidad iberoamericana de otro país distinto del de la de origen.
El importe unitario de las Becas para todos los estudiantes beneficiaros de las mismas, sin distinción de país, será de 3.000 euros o el importe equivalente en dólares estadounidenses en la fecha de entrega.
Las Becas Iberoamérica. Estudiantes de Grado. Santander Universidades serán compatibles con otras ayudas o formas de financiación que pueda obtener o recibir el estudiante beneficiario. Su importe se destinará a ayudar a sufragar los costes de matrícula -si los hubiera-, desplazamiento, seguro de viaje, manutención y alojamiento.
El importe unitario de las Becas para todos los estudiantes beneficiaros de las mismas, sin distinción de país, será de 3.000 euros o el importe equivalente en dólares estadounidenses en la fecha de entrega.
Las Becas Iberoamérica. Estudiantes de Grado. Santander Universidades serán compatibles con otras ayudas o formas de financiación que pueda obtener o recibir el estudiante beneficiario. Su importe se destinará a ayudar a sufragar los costes de matrícula -si los hubiera-, desplazamiento, seguro de viaje, manutención y alojamiento.
El postulante deberá estar matriculado en una Universidad Participante (Anexo 2 de las bases) y estar cursando los últimos dos años de estudios pregrado o licenciatura al momento de ejercer la beca.
El postulante deberá, en todo caso, cumplir los criterios de elegibilidad, condiciones y procedimientos establecidos por su Universidad en el correspondiente proceso de selección.
El postulante deberá, en todo caso, cumplir los criterios de elegibilidad, condiciones y procedimientos establecidos por su Universidad en el correspondiente proceso de selección.
Plazo: 20 de mayo de 2013
Solicitudes: Documentación obligatoria:
a) Fotocopia de CI.
b) Certificado de Alumno Regular.
c) Informe de notas acumuladas.
d) Carta de recomendación de su Director de Escuela y/o Jefe de Carrera.
e) Carta de motivación y objetivos del viaje.
f) Formulario Santander Universidades completo y con foto (anexo 3 de las bases).
g) Autorización para publicar sus datos en caso de ser seleccionado.
Estos documentos deben ser presentados en una carpeta con el formulario Santander en la primera hoja.
Para más información consulte los siguientes documentos:
- Bases del programa
- Universidades Chilenas participantes
a) Fotocopia de CI.
b) Certificado de Alumno Regular.
c) Informe de notas acumuladas.
d) Carta de recomendación de su Director de Escuela y/o Jefe de Carrera.
e) Carta de motivación y objetivos del viaje.
f) Formulario Santander Universidades completo y con foto (anexo 3 de las bases).
g) Autorización para publicar sus datos en caso de ser seleccionado.
Estos documentos deben ser presentados en una carpeta con el formulario Santander en la primera hoja.
Para más información consulte los siguientes documentos:
- Bases del programa
- Universidades Chilenas participantes
Alza tus manos por la Red Natura 2000 - 21 de mayo Día Europeo de la Red Natura 2000 www.natura2000day.eu
• El próximo 21 de mayo España lidera la celebración del primer Día Europeo de la Red Natura 2000. La iniciativa invita a los ciudadanos a enviar una foto haciendo el gesto de la mariposa con sus manos
• SEO/BirdLife y la Agencia EFE ponen en marcha esta iniciativa que sitúa a España a la cabeza en la promoción y defensa de esta gran red europea de espacios protegidos
• Ferrán Adriá, Juan Ramón Lucas, Ara Malikian y el comisario europeo de Medio Ambiente ya han enviado su foto de apoyo
Madrid 13/05/2013 – El cocinero Ferrán Adriá, el violinista Ara Malikian, el periodista Juan Ramón Lucas y el comisario europeo de Medio Ambiente, Janez Potočnik, apoyan esta campaña en un spot promocional en el que se llama a la participación de toda la sociedad a hacer un gesto por la Red Natura 2000. Muestran de esta forma su compromiso con la conservación de la naturaleza y la defensa de nuestro patrimonio natural, cultural y económico.
“Más de 26.000 espacios protegidos en Europa”; “una red sin fronteras, en la que la naturaleza y las personas van de la mano”, o “porque está muy cerca de ti”, son algunos de los mensajes sobre la Red Natura 2000 que se destacan en esta campaña, basada en el “efecto mariposa” para multiplicar su difusión y lograr que la sociedad conozca y aprecie la mayor apuesta que Europa ha hecho para la conservación de la naturaleza y la biodiversidad.
Un simple gesto puede cambiarlo todo
A partir de hoy, se activa el espacio web www.natura2000day.eu en el que todo el mundo puede participar con un gesto tan sencillo como enviar una foto haciendo el gesto de la mariposa con las manos. A cambio de todos los gestos recibidos, las administraciones realizarán acciones de conservación en sus espacios de la Red Natura 2000. También se puede participar etiquetando la foto desde Twitter o Instagram con el hashtag #DiaNatura2000.
“La falta de conocimiento por parte de la sociedad de esa gran red de espacios protegidos en los que existen oportunidades reales de desarrollo ha sido el motor para que desde SEO/BirdLife apostemos por esta celebración el próximo 21 de mayo” afirma Beatriz Sánchez, coordinadora del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000”. El día 21 de mayo ha sido elegido por ser el aniversario de la aprobación de la Directiva Hábitats, la norma europea que creó la Red Natura 2000. Beatriz Sánchez añade: “Tenemos una gran riqueza al alcance de nuestra mano que debemos proteger, con posibilidades de generar empleo verde, producir alimentos sanos y en armonía con la naturaleza, con una oferta turística que nos sitúa entre los principales destinos de ecoturismo en Europa”.
“Contar con Ferrán Adriá, Ara Malikian, Juan Ramón Lucas y el comisario Potočnik para dar voz a la Red Natura 2000 es un lujo. Estamos muy agradecidos a estas personalidades y a otras muchas que nos están apoyando, como el ministro de Medio Ambiente, Miguel Arias Cañete, el bailarín Víctor Ullate o Micaela Flores La Chunga, ya que sus gestos además de mostrar su propio compromiso personal, nos ayudan a que el mensaje llegue a más y más gente” señala Asunción Ruiz, directora ejecutiva de SEO/BirdLife. “Tenemos el gran reto de contar a la sociedad que debemos defender la Red Natura 2000, una red que proporciona a los ciudadanos servicios ambientales valorados entre 200.000 y 300.000 millones de euros al año, según la Comisión Europea”.
La celebración del Día Europeo de la Red Natura 2000 es una de las acciones más ambiciosas del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000, que se pretende instaurar oficialmente en los próximos años. España es pionera en la celebración de este día por primera vez y se espera que otros países europeos lo repliquen en los años sucesivos. Esperamos contar con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, como lo ha hecho este año a través del mismo comisario Janez Potočnik.
El proyecto Life+ Activa tu auténtica riqueza. Red Natura 2000 llama a la acción a la sociedad para que conozca y se implique en la conservación de la Red Natura 2000, un conjunto de espacios protegidos europeos en los que conviven la naturaleza y la actividad humana, de altísimo valor ecológico, social y económico.
SEO/BirdLife y la Agencia EFE desarrollan este gran proyecto apoyado por la Comisión Europea. Los cofinanciadores son el Ministerio de Agricultura,
Alimentación y Medio Ambiente, la Fundación Biodiversidad, Red Eléctrica de España y las comunidades autónomas de Andalucía, Castilla y León, País Vasco, Navarra, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid y Cantabria.
Activa tu auténtica riqueza en www.activarednatura2000.org
Spot para televisión y cuña para radio disponibles para medios en el ftp:
Desde Inicio-> Mi PC y en la barra de "Dirección" poner ftp://mad.seo.org y luego click en "Ir" (a la derecha de la barra de dirección)
Usuario: prensa – contraseña: prensa
Más información:
Beatriz Sánchez, coordinadora del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000
Tel.: 914 34 09 10
Olimpia García, Comunicación SEO/BirdLife Tel.: 914 34 09 10 y 699 983 670
• SEO/BirdLife y la Agencia EFE ponen en marcha esta iniciativa que sitúa a España a la cabeza en la promoción y defensa de esta gran red europea de espacios protegidos
• Ferrán Adriá, Juan Ramón Lucas, Ara Malikian y el comisario europeo de Medio Ambiente ya han enviado su foto de apoyo
Madrid 13/05/2013 – El cocinero Ferrán Adriá, el violinista Ara Malikian, el periodista Juan Ramón Lucas y el comisario europeo de Medio Ambiente, Janez Potočnik, apoyan esta campaña en un spot promocional en el que se llama a la participación de toda la sociedad a hacer un gesto por la Red Natura 2000. Muestran de esta forma su compromiso con la conservación de la naturaleza y la defensa de nuestro patrimonio natural, cultural y económico.
“Más de 26.000 espacios protegidos en Europa”; “una red sin fronteras, en la que la naturaleza y las personas van de la mano”, o “porque está muy cerca de ti”, son algunos de los mensajes sobre la Red Natura 2000 que se destacan en esta campaña, basada en el “efecto mariposa” para multiplicar su difusión y lograr que la sociedad conozca y aprecie la mayor apuesta que Europa ha hecho para la conservación de la naturaleza y la biodiversidad.
Un simple gesto puede cambiarlo todo
A partir de hoy, se activa el espacio web www.natura2000day.eu en el que todo el mundo puede participar con un gesto tan sencillo como enviar una foto haciendo el gesto de la mariposa con las manos. A cambio de todos los gestos recibidos, las administraciones realizarán acciones de conservación en sus espacios de la Red Natura 2000. También se puede participar etiquetando la foto desde Twitter o Instagram con el hashtag #DiaNatura2000.
“La falta de conocimiento por parte de la sociedad de esa gran red de espacios protegidos en los que existen oportunidades reales de desarrollo ha sido el motor para que desde SEO/BirdLife apostemos por esta celebración el próximo 21 de mayo” afirma Beatriz Sánchez, coordinadora del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000”. El día 21 de mayo ha sido elegido por ser el aniversario de la aprobación de la Directiva Hábitats, la norma europea que creó la Red Natura 2000. Beatriz Sánchez añade: “Tenemos una gran riqueza al alcance de nuestra mano que debemos proteger, con posibilidades de generar empleo verde, producir alimentos sanos y en armonía con la naturaleza, con una oferta turística que nos sitúa entre los principales destinos de ecoturismo en Europa”.
“Contar con Ferrán Adriá, Ara Malikian, Juan Ramón Lucas y el comisario Potočnik para dar voz a la Red Natura 2000 es un lujo. Estamos muy agradecidos a estas personalidades y a otras muchas que nos están apoyando, como el ministro de Medio Ambiente, Miguel Arias Cañete, el bailarín Víctor Ullate o Micaela Flores La Chunga, ya que sus gestos además de mostrar su propio compromiso personal, nos ayudan a que el mensaje llegue a más y más gente” señala Asunción Ruiz, directora ejecutiva de SEO/BirdLife. “Tenemos el gran reto de contar a la sociedad que debemos defender la Red Natura 2000, una red que proporciona a los ciudadanos servicios ambientales valorados entre 200.000 y 300.000 millones de euros al año, según la Comisión Europea”.
La celebración del Día Europeo de la Red Natura 2000 es una de las acciones más ambiciosas del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000, que se pretende instaurar oficialmente en los próximos años. España es pionera en la celebración de este día por primera vez y se espera que otros países europeos lo repliquen en los años sucesivos. Esperamos contar con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, como lo ha hecho este año a través del mismo comisario Janez Potočnik.
El proyecto Life+ Activa tu auténtica riqueza. Red Natura 2000 llama a la acción a la sociedad para que conozca y se implique en la conservación de la Red Natura 2000, un conjunto de espacios protegidos europeos en los que conviven la naturaleza y la actividad humana, de altísimo valor ecológico, social y económico.
SEO/BirdLife y la Agencia EFE desarrollan este gran proyecto apoyado por la Comisión Europea. Los cofinanciadores son el Ministerio de Agricultura,
Alimentación y Medio Ambiente, la Fundación Biodiversidad, Red Eléctrica de España y las comunidades autónomas de Andalucía, Castilla y León, País Vasco, Navarra, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid y Cantabria.
Activa tu auténtica riqueza en www.activarednatura2000.org
Spot para televisión y cuña para radio disponibles para medios en el ftp:
Desde Inicio-> Mi PC y en la barra de "Dirección" poner ftp://mad.seo.org y luego click en "Ir" (a la derecha de la barra de dirección)
Usuario: prensa – contraseña: prensa
Más información:
Beatriz Sánchez, coordinadora del proyecto Life+ Activa Red Natura 2000
Tel.: 914 34 09 10
Olimpia García, Comunicación SEO/BirdLife Tel.: 914 34 09 10 y 699 983 670
Call for volunteers: Fin whale research (Spain)
Dear all,
The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) is seeking applications from volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar from 7 June to 24 June 2013 (2.5 weeks)
Fin whale project:
The fin whales observed in the Strait of Gibraltar are in migration between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and are still recovering from years of hunting. Due to the high and increasing maritime traffic in the Strait, at least 3 ship strikes have been observed with fin whales since 1999 and probably more remain unknown. Therefore, we need to assess for this population the risk of collision with merchant ships or ferries. We will use theodolite tracking from a land station to find the main routes for the fin whales as well as any behavioural changes in relation to boat movements.
This project has been running for 4 years both in summertime and wintertime from the Spanish coast of the Strait.
Summer 2013 survey:
Due to the economic situation in Spain, in summer 2013 we will run the last survey until further notice.
Our main goal for this last survey is to deploy satellite tags on the migrating whales to identify their summer feeding grounds. This is why we need a motivated team of volunteers to detect and focal-follow the migrating whales from the land station to make the tagging possible.
Conditions:
Volunteers should be available for the entire period of 7-24th June. You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre, but once here, we will provide accommodation near the research centre and transport to the land station. You will be responsible for your food expenses, but we will arrange communal shopping/cooking so that these expenses will be low (usually no more than 20€/week).
The first day you will receive full training and then start operating as a team.
Volunteers should be prepared to long working days (9-21h, in 2 shifts) under the sun and the wind at the LAND station and to help with data entry when bad weather.
For more information, a video and the blog of the project, see http://www.circe.biz/index.
Successful applicants will:
- have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research
- be autonomous and quickly operational
- be able to live and work constructively with others in a team
- speak fluently Spanish and/or English
Preference will be given to those who:
- have previous experience in theodolite handling, including whale tracking
- have previous relevant marine mammal field experience
Applicants should send an email introducing themselves. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous experiences relevant to this project. Please also attach a brief CV, detailing your previous experiences, and fill in the attached MANDATORY registration form (also available in English and French upon request).
Please remember that this will be the last survey until further notice.
Applications should be sent URGENTLY and then your participation will be confirmed very quickly (please make sure to check your email frequently to make the whole selecting process efficient). The email should have the object “Land survey 2013”. Incomplete applications will not be considered (cover letter + CV + application form).
Successfull volunteers will be required to arrive at the research centre in Pelayo-Algeciras (Cádiz) at 18h00 on Friday 7th of June and will leave on Monday 24th of June before lunch.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact me.
All the best
Pauline
----------------------------Pauline GAUFFIER
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13 de mayo de 2013
Paid Field Research Internship (Panama)
Internship: Remote sensing of tropical forest change
Project Description:
Neotropical forests are changing in biomass, productivity, and community composition, in part due
to human disturbance. The changes are of global consequence, as neotropical forests account for
the largest terrestrial share of carbon uptake from the atmosphere. Lianas (woody vines) influence
tropical forest dynamics by reducing tree growth and reproduction, and increasing tree mortality.
Recently, tropical liana abundance and biomass has increased in tropical forest surveys, while trees
have increased relatively less or declined. This research project aims to develop a method to detect
liana canopy cover at the landscape scale, quantify its extent, and verify whether it has increased
over recent decades. The project utilizes a combination of satellite- and aircraft-based remote
sensing imagery linked to a ground-based forest census to quantify liana abundance in a young
tropical forest in Panama.
Internship Description:
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a PhD student to carry out a major research
project. The work will involve setting up a network of small forest census plots. The intern will learn
to survey and mark forest census plot boundaries, identify lianas, measure liana and tree size,
estimate liana canopy cover, and other data collection. The intern will also learn to use survey-grade
GPS instrumentation, and will learn remote sensing field verification techniques. The study is being
conducted in forests in central Panama managed by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(STRI). Interns will have a chance to interact/network with graduate students, postdoctoral
researchers, and staff scientists from STRI on a weekly basis. Interns will also have the opportunity to
attend weekly research seminars at STRI. Apply to be a part of the world’s leading tropical research
community today!
Qualifications:
Ability to work long days in the field under tropical conditions (intense heat, humidity, rain, sun,
biting/stinging insects). Background in biology or ecology and Spanish language experience are
preferred but not required. This position is intended for current or recent undergraduate students
looking to gain tropical field research skills, therefore stipend will be commensurate with previous
experience and background. Internship starts early July and will run through the end of August.
Please send cover letter (including earliest start date) and resume (with references) to Dave Marvin,
marvs@umich.edu. See also: http://www-personal.umich.edu/
Project Description:
Neotropical forests are changing in biomass, productivity, and community composition, in part due
to human disturbance. The changes are of global consequence, as neotropical forests account for
the largest terrestrial share of carbon uptake from the atmosphere. Lianas (woody vines) influence
tropical forest dynamics by reducing tree growth and reproduction, and increasing tree mortality.
Recently, tropical liana abundance and biomass has increased in tropical forest surveys, while trees
have increased relatively less or declined. This research project aims to develop a method to detect
liana canopy cover at the landscape scale, quantify its extent, and verify whether it has increased
over recent decades. The project utilizes a combination of satellite- and aircraft-based remote
sensing imagery linked to a ground-based forest census to quantify liana abundance in a young
tropical forest in Panama.
Internship Description:
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a PhD student to carry out a major research
project. The work will involve setting up a network of small forest census plots. The intern will learn
to survey and mark forest census plot boundaries, identify lianas, measure liana and tree size,
estimate liana canopy cover, and other data collection. The intern will also learn to use survey-grade
GPS instrumentation, and will learn remote sensing field verification techniques. The study is being
conducted in forests in central Panama managed by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(STRI). Interns will have a chance to interact/network with graduate students, postdoctoral
researchers, and staff scientists from STRI on a weekly basis. Interns will also have the opportunity to
attend weekly research seminars at STRI. Apply to be a part of the world’s leading tropical research
community today!
Qualifications:
Ability to work long days in the field under tropical conditions (intense heat, humidity, rain, sun,
biting/stinging insects). Background in biology or ecology and Spanish language experience are
preferred but not required. This position is intended for current or recent undergraduate students
looking to gain tropical field research skills, therefore stipend will be commensurate with previous
experience and background. Internship starts early July and will run through the end of August.
Please send cover letter (including earliest start date) and resume (with references) to Dave Marvin,
marvs@umich.edu. See also: http://www-personal.umich.edu/
Volunteer field assistant: Behav Ecology (Cameroon)
**VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT** for population biology and behavioral
ecology fieldwork in CAMEROON, Sept. through Dec. 2013
We are seeking a field assistant for three months (mid-September through
mid-December) to help with a host-parasite mimicry study on the brood
parasitic indigobirds and their hosts the estrildid finches. Fieldwork
will be centered around a small town in central CAMEROON. The objective
of the study is to gain an understanding of the evolution of mimicry
between the parasite nestlings and the host nestlings in sympatric
species. Fieldwork will include nest searching, song recording and
mist-netting birds.
Applicants must be willing and able to walk long distances in very hot,
dry weather and to tolerate rustic accommodations. Previous field
experience with birds is a plus. Assistants must provide their own
airfare to Cameroon, however travel within Cameroon, room, and board
will be provided.
Please email a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for this
position, a CV with undergraduate GPA, and contact information for 3
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until position is filled.
Email materials and questions to Allison Lansverk,
lansverka12@students.ecu.edu.
ecology fieldwork in CAMEROON, Sept. through Dec. 2013
We are seeking a field assistant for three months (mid-September through
mid-December) to help with a host-parasite mimicry study on the brood
parasitic indigobirds and their hosts the estrildid finches. Fieldwork
will be centered around a small town in central CAMEROON. The objective
of the study is to gain an understanding of the evolution of mimicry
between the parasite nestlings and the host nestlings in sympatric
species. Fieldwork will include nest searching, song recording and
mist-netting birds.
Applicants must be willing and able to walk long distances in very hot,
dry weather and to tolerate rustic accommodations. Previous field
experience with birds is a plus. Assistants must provide their own
airfare to Cameroon, however travel within Cameroon, room, and board
will be provided.
Please email a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for this
position, a CV with undergraduate GPA, and contact information for 3
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until position is filled.
Email materials and questions to Allison Lansverk,
lansverka12@students.ecu.edu.
PhD: Inmune defence in butterflies (Finland)
PHD STUDENT POSITION IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF IMMUNE DEFENCE IN A
BUTTERFLY METAPOPULATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship to study the interplay between
ecology and genetics in shaping immune defence in natural butterfly
(meta)population. The project is funded by the Kone Foundation
(http://www.koneensaatio.fi/
Motivated students with a MSc degree in ecology, evolutionary biology or
molecular biology (or other related fields) are encouraged to apply. Prior
expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis or laboratory work
are a bonus but your most important assets are enthusiasm for research,
motivation to learn new things, and ability to work independently while
being an active member of a research team.
The project is centered within a larger study of the ecological processes
and the underlying genetic mechanisms that allow the Glanville fritillary
butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) to cope with environmental challenges in the
wild. This particular project will focus on the immune defence. In your
project you will ask what are the significance of encapsulation response in
terms of disease and parasitism resistance, how does it relate to other
immunological assays, and if between individual variation influenced by
population dynamics? In practice, you will carry out field work in the Åland
Islands archipelago (SW Finland) and conduct experimental work in the
laboratory and under semi natural field conditions. There is also potential
to use recently developed genomic tools to identify genes involved in immune
defence. You are expected to present your findings in scientific meetings
and workshops, as well as prepare publications for international scientific
journals.
The research group of Dr Marjo Saastamoinen is part of the Metapopulation
Research Group, Centre of Excellence appointed by the Academy of Finland,
where you’ll find a wide range of expertise in ecological and evolutionary
questions within a spatial framework.
Please send your application to marjo.saastamoinen@helsinki.fi by 7 June
2013. Attach a CV (with publications included), a copy of your transcript
records (= printout of the courses you’ve completed during your MSc),
contact details of two references (e.g. MSc thesis supervisor), and a letter
(MAX 1 page) with a description of your researcher interests and why you
would be a suitable candidate for the project.
The work is scheduled to start in August 2013. The Phd student will receive
a personal researcher grant (2 100 € per month, 25 200€ annually). The Kone
Foundation grants funding one year at the time, so funding for the
successive years need to be applied.
For more information, please contact Dr Marjo Saastamoinen
(marjo.saastamoinen@helsinki.
(https://tuhat.halvi.helsinki.
For information on the University of Helsinki, please visit:
http://www.helsinki.fi/
Marjo Saastamoinen, PhD
Metapopulation Research Group
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
FINLAND
BUTTERFLY METAPOPULATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship to study the interplay between
ecology and genetics in shaping immune defence in natural butterfly
(meta)population. The project is funded by the Kone Foundation
(http://www.koneensaatio.fi/
Motivated students with a MSc degree in ecology, evolutionary biology or
molecular biology (or other related fields) are encouraged to apply. Prior
expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis or laboratory work
are a bonus but your most important assets are enthusiasm for research,
motivation to learn new things, and ability to work independently while
being an active member of a research team.
The project is centered within a larger study of the ecological processes
and the underlying genetic mechanisms that allow the Glanville fritillary
butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) to cope with environmental challenges in the
wild. This particular project will focus on the immune defence. In your
project you will ask what are the significance of encapsulation response in
terms of disease and parasitism resistance, how does it relate to other
immunological assays, and if between individual variation influenced by
population dynamics? In practice, you will carry out field work in the Åland
Islands archipelago (SW Finland) and conduct experimental work in the
laboratory and under semi natural field conditions. There is also potential
to use recently developed genomic tools to identify genes involved in immune
defence. You are expected to present your findings in scientific meetings
and workshops, as well as prepare publications for international scientific
journals.
The research group of Dr Marjo Saastamoinen is part of the Metapopulation
Research Group, Centre of Excellence appointed by the Academy of Finland,
where you’ll find a wide range of expertise in ecological and evolutionary
questions within a spatial framework.
Please send your application to marjo.saastamoinen@helsinki.fi by 7 June
2013. Attach a CV (with publications included), a copy of your transcript
records (= printout of the courses you’ve completed during your MSc),
contact details of two references (e.g. MSc thesis supervisor), and a letter
(MAX 1 page) with a description of your researcher interests and why you
would be a suitable candidate for the project.
The work is scheduled to start in August 2013. The Phd student will receive
a personal researcher grant (2 100 € per month, 25 200€ annually). The Kone
Foundation grants funding one year at the time, so funding for the
successive years need to be applied.
For more information, please contact Dr Marjo Saastamoinen
(marjo.saastamoinen@helsinki.
(https://tuhat.halvi.helsinki.
For information on the University of Helsinki, please visit:
http://www.helsinki.fi/
Marjo Saastamoinen, PhD
Metapopulation Research Group
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
FINLAND
Postdoc: Evolution of salamanders (Germany)
University of Bielefeld, Department of Animal Behaviour, Unit Molecular
Ecology and Behaviour, Germany
Application deadline: June 7th 2013
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to join our research team,
to study mechanisms and processes of parallel habitat adaptation in the
fire salamander. The research will be carried out in the framework of the
German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP) financed by the German Research
Foundation (DFG) ¨Ecological genomics: analysis of gene expression
underlying parallel habitat adaptation in distinct salamander species〃.
Although a lot of data on the consequences of habitat adaptation at
the phenotypic and population structure levels are available, we are
currently missing deeper insights into the genetic architecture of
habitat-dependent adaptation. The study of parallel adaptive evolution
is very promising to identify genes and underlying genetic mechanisms
of how individuals can adapt to different environmental conditions. Due
to their fascinating breadth of habitat-specific adaptations as well
to aquatic and terrestrial habitats, amphibians provide ideal systems
to study the impact of ecological adaptation on the genome level under
natural conditions. In the past, we have intensively studied the ecology
and population genetics of two distinct species of fire salamanders
Salamandra salamandra in Germany and Salamandra infraimmaculata in Israel,
with a special focus on how larvae can adapt to the different conditions
experienced until metamorphosis in contrasting habitats such as streams
and ponds. This international cooperative research program is aimed
to extend and to combine the ecological-genetic framework of parallel
habitat adaptation in the fire salamander exemplified for two distinct
species to the level of the transcriptome and gene expression analysis. By
characterizing the ecological conditions of parallel habitat adaptation in
these two species and by simultaneously screening a large number of genes
for patterns of evolutionary divergence, we aim to link the ecology of
habitat adaptation and gene expression patterns to a very detailed extent.
The postdoc candidate will join an international team of leading
scientists in the field of Ecology (Prof. Dr. Leon Blaustein, University
of Haifa), Molecular Ecology (Dr. Sebastian Steinfartz, University of
Bielefeld), Evolutionary Genomics (Dr. Arne Nolte, Max-Planck Institute
of Evolutionary Biology), Evolution and Bioinformatics (Prof. Dr. Alan
Templeton, University of Haifa) and River Ecology (Prof. Dr. Markus
Weitere, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ). Moreover
she/he will strongly interact with two other postdoc researchers, one in
genomics and one in bioinformatics, as well as with involved PhD students
based in Germany and in Israel. The candidate is expected to perform
intensive first hand ecological characterizations of larval habitat
structure (e.g. niche modelling) and habitat analysis by performing
stable isotope analysis to infer food web structure for larval habitats in
Germany and in Israel. These analyses will be crucial to understand and
interpret observed gene expression patterns of larvae from these habitat
types and to be able to connect gene expression data with the observed
ecology of the larvae. The successful candidate is furthermore expected
to work closely together with the ecologically oriented PhD student in
the project. The PhD student will mainly focus on the impact of certain
habitat specific selection pressures (e.g. desiccation risk, flush floods,
predators, etc.) on the larvae and how these impact gene expression.
We expect applications from highly motivated and qualified young
scientists holding a PhD, preferably with a postdoc experience, but
most importantly with a strong research background and interest in
ecology and evolution of organisms and experience with genetic/genomic
methods. Experience with amphibians would be desirable, but is not
mandatory. The candidate is supposed to be based in Germany. However, as
this project involves intensive fieldwork also in Israel, the candidate
should be highly flexible and willing to live for some months also
abroad. The position will come with a full TV-L E13 salary with a gross
income around 59,000 ａ/year. The position is initially scheduled for
two years with the option for a prolongation of one year.
Please send your application until June 7th, including a curriculum
vitae, copies of academic certifications including PhD certification,
PhD thesis, a letter of motivation why you are interested in the project
and addresses (e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of two referees
as a merged PDF to:
Dr. Sebastian Steinfartz
Assistant Professor in Molecular Ecology and Behaviour
Department of Animal Behaviour
University of Bielefeld
Germany
Telephone: +49 521 106 2653
Email: sebastian.steinfartz@uni-
We expect to contact/interview candidates starting from the middle of June on.
Ecology and Behaviour, Germany
Application deadline: June 7th 2013
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to join our research team,
to study mechanisms and processes of parallel habitat adaptation in the
fire salamander. The research will be carried out in the framework of the
German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP) financed by the German Research
Foundation (DFG) ¨Ecological genomics: analysis of gene expression
underlying parallel habitat adaptation in distinct salamander species〃.
Although a lot of data on the consequences of habitat adaptation at
the phenotypic and population structure levels are available, we are
currently missing deeper insights into the genetic architecture of
habitat-dependent adaptation. The study of parallel adaptive evolution
is very promising to identify genes and underlying genetic mechanisms
of how individuals can adapt to different environmental conditions. Due
to their fascinating breadth of habitat-specific adaptations as well
to aquatic and terrestrial habitats, amphibians provide ideal systems
to study the impact of ecological adaptation on the genome level under
natural conditions. In the past, we have intensively studied the ecology
and population genetics of two distinct species of fire salamanders
Salamandra salamandra in Germany and Salamandra infraimmaculata in Israel,
with a special focus on how larvae can adapt to the different conditions
experienced until metamorphosis in contrasting habitats such as streams
and ponds. This international cooperative research program is aimed
to extend and to combine the ecological-genetic framework of parallel
habitat adaptation in the fire salamander exemplified for two distinct
species to the level of the transcriptome and gene expression analysis. By
characterizing the ecological conditions of parallel habitat adaptation in
these two species and by simultaneously screening a large number of genes
for patterns of evolutionary divergence, we aim to link the ecology of
habitat adaptation and gene expression patterns to a very detailed extent.
The postdoc candidate will join an international team of leading
scientists in the field of Ecology (Prof. Dr. Leon Blaustein, University
of Haifa), Molecular Ecology (Dr. Sebastian Steinfartz, University of
Bielefeld), Evolutionary Genomics (Dr. Arne Nolte, Max-Planck Institute
of Evolutionary Biology), Evolution and Bioinformatics (Prof. Dr. Alan
Templeton, University of Haifa) and River Ecology (Prof. Dr. Markus
Weitere, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ). Moreover
she/he will strongly interact with two other postdoc researchers, one in
genomics and one in bioinformatics, as well as with involved PhD students
based in Germany and in Israel. The candidate is expected to perform
intensive first hand ecological characterizations of larval habitat
structure (e.g. niche modelling) and habitat analysis by performing
stable isotope analysis to infer food web structure for larval habitats in
Germany and in Israel. These analyses will be crucial to understand and
interpret observed gene expression patterns of larvae from these habitat
types and to be able to connect gene expression data with the observed
ecology of the larvae. The successful candidate is furthermore expected
to work closely together with the ecologically oriented PhD student in
the project. The PhD student will mainly focus on the impact of certain
habitat specific selection pressures (e.g. desiccation risk, flush floods,
predators, etc.) on the larvae and how these impact gene expression.
We expect applications from highly motivated and qualified young
scientists holding a PhD, preferably with a postdoc experience, but
most importantly with a strong research background and interest in
ecology and evolution of organisms and experience with genetic/genomic
methods. Experience with amphibians would be desirable, but is not
mandatory. The candidate is supposed to be based in Germany. However, as
this project involves intensive fieldwork also in Israel, the candidate
should be highly flexible and willing to live for some months also
abroad. The position will come with a full TV-L E13 salary with a gross
income around 59,000 ａ/year. The position is initially scheduled for
two years with the option for a prolongation of one year.
Please send your application until June 7th, including a curriculum
vitae, copies of academic certifications including PhD certification,
PhD thesis, a letter of motivation why you are interested in the project
and addresses (e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of two referees
as a merged PDF to:
Dr. Sebastian Steinfartz
Assistant Professor in Molecular Ecology and Behaviour
Department of Animal Behaviour
University of Bielefeld
Germany
Telephone: +49 521 106 2653
Email: sebastian.steinfartz@uni-
We expect to contact/interview candidates starting from the middle of June on.
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