ESPM Job Info

Four appointments for post-doctoral Research Associates and two
scholarships for PhD students are available on a project funded by
the Australian Research Council (ARC) and a number of Industry partners (Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Power,
Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia, Alcoa World Alumina, Worsley Alumina, BHP Billiton Ravensthorpe Nickel, Aztech and Tiwest). The ARC project will be executed at the
University of Western Australia and Murdoch University.

The Research Associate positions are in the areas of plant ecophysiology (position 2413), plant genetics and breeding (position 2414), plant molecular biology (position 2415) and plant pathology/molecular biology (position 2416). Details are available at
https://www.his.admin.uwa.edu.au/jobvacs/external/academic/ads.htm
The two PhD scholarships (one at each of the collaborating universities) are in these same areas and details can be obtained from the same people listed in the advertisements.

The successful applicants will work in a multidisciplinary team on various aspects of phosphate nutrition and the susceptibility to the phytopathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, both in Australian plants and in Arabidopsis thaliana (as a model plants).

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Posted by Brad on 07.23.08

Tropical Tree Ecophysiology

A two-year research scientist position is available in the Ecophysiology Laboratory of the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) in Kourou, French Guiana. We seek a researcher to complement a large team in integrative ecology studying the mechanisms underlying tree species distributions in French Guiana. We
expect our new colleague to expand upon current projects describing tree species
distributions, forest dynamics, plant functional traits, and biogeochemical
processes, across an expanding plot network representing a remarkable gradient of soil types and precipitation (see http://ecofog.gf for more information on current projects and existing databases and infrastructure).

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in plant ecophysiology or a related field and have demonstrated interest in the broader questions in plant ecology and tropical plant biodiversity studies, a proven publication record and the ability to work in a research team. Research experience in both field and laboratory measurements of plant traits related to photosynthesis and water use are desired.
Working knowledge of both French and English is required.

The starting date is negotiable between November 2008 and February 2009. We will
offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and we encourage
applications from both junior and senior researchers.

To apply please send a letter of application with statement of interest along with your cv (including names and contact information for three references) to Damien
Bonal (damien.bonal@cirad.fr) and Christopher Baraloto (baraloto.c@cirad.fr). Review
of applications will begin in August 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

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A post-doctoral position is available starting January 1, 2009, to work on a
NSF-funded collaborative research project in the laboratories of Aaron
Ellison at the Harvard Forest and Nick Gotelli at the University of Vermont.
This position is renewable on an annual basis for up to three years. The project aims to determine effects of warming on populations and communities of ants at the northern (cool) and southern (warm) ends of their present ranges in the eastern United States. Parallel field experiments at Harvard Forest and Duke Forest (the latter run by collaborators Rob Dunn at North Carolina State University and Nate Sanders at the University of Tennessee) will experimentally elevate air temperatures in open-top chambers to assess responses of ants and ant-dispersed herbaceous plants to climatic change. The post-doc will be funded through the University of Vermont and based at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities include: collect, manage, and analyze data from open-top
chambers at Harvard Forest, maintain ant specimen collections, and prepare
manuscripts for submission. The post-doc will also build intellectual collaborations with all four PIs and their other students and post-docs, as
well as with colleagues from the Ecosystems Center at Woods Hole (Jerry
Melillo), Duke University (Jim Clark), and the University of Georgia
(Jacqueline Mohan) who are running a set of parallel experiments on the effects of elevated temperature on forest tree seedlings and saplings.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in population ecology or a related discipline, either
in hand or anticipated by March 1, 2009. Applicants should possess demonstrated expertise with terrestrial field experiments, superb organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team of geographically separated researchers. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in large-scale field projects and expertise in one or more of the following areas: entomology, forest ecology, climate change biology.

The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates who will
be attending the 2008 ESA meetings in Milwaukee should contact Aaron Ellison
to set up an interview during the meeting.

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Posted by Brad on 07.23.08

Union of Concerned Scientists
Position Announcement
California Climate Campaign Director
Berkeley, California

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world, is seeking a dynamic leader in Berkeley, California for the position of California Climate Campaign Director (CCCD).

The Position
Under the direction of the Climate Program Director, the CCCD will develop, lead and manage UCS efforts to advance climate policy in CA and the western region.

For more information, please visit www.ucsusa.org.
To apply, please forward cover letter, resume and salary history to Susan Egmont at: segmont@egmontassociates.com
Word attachments only please. No need to submit applications by multiple
media.
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Posted by Brad on 07.23.08


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Posted by on Dedicated Access Fisheries Programs

The University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) seeks to hire a post-doctoral research associate to join a team of scientists that is evaluating the biological impacts that follow from the
implementation of dedicated access privilege (DAP) fisheries systems.
Information about the project can be found at
http://fish.washington.edu/research/dap/

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. in ecology, fisheries, biology or a related
field, and must have a sound foundation in statistics and quantitative
analysis of complex data. The applicant should have a prior background working with marine fisheries conservation and management. The preferred start date is Dec. 1, 2008 or earlier. The duration of this full-time 100% FTE position is 18 months from the start date.
Limitation on appointment: Maximum appointment as a Research Associate is
within six years after receipt of Ph.D. Candidate must have received Ph.D.
within the past four years to qualify for this 18-month position.

The individual selected for this position will be housed at SAFS, but will work closely with an international team of principal investigators. The
job responsibilities include maintaining databases on fisheries and ecological metrics, conducting outreach to local fisheries professionals, conducting statistical analyses of large data sets, assisting in the planning, implementation of the project, and communicating the project results through oral presentations and peer-
reviewed manuscripts.

Interested individuals should send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Tim
Essington, essing@u.washington.edu. Dr. Essington can also be contacted by
phone at 206-616-3698.



Post-Doctoral Research Position:
Biological Impacts of
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Posted by Brad on 07.23.08