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ABSnet Friday, October 1 1999 Volume 05 : Number 023
 
 

Table of Contents:
Subject
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Job Opening: Functional Ecologist, Univ of Arizona
Job announcement: Michigan State University
Jobs at Eastern Michigan University
Notice of funding availability: Bat Conservation Int'l
Job openings at UW-Madison
** ABS Media Library **
Postdoctoral positions - Univ Cincinnati
ISCP 2000 annoucement - Comparative psychology conference
NSF's 2000 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Competition
NORTHEAST REGIONAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR MEETINGS
Teaching positions available at Pomona College
Announcement XV CICA Brain and Aggression
Two Position in Physiological Science - UCLA
OPEN RANK SEARCH: UCLA
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From: Daniel R. Papaj <papaj@u.arizona.edu>
Subject: Job Opening: Functional Ecologist

FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGIST

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology invites applications
for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek
an individual who studies the mechanistic basis of important
ecological interactions or traits, with research that is morphological,
physiological and/or behavioral in focus. Further information is
available at the department's home page http://eebweb.arizona.edu
Review of applications begins October 22, 1999, and continues until
filled. Please send Curriculum Vitae, statements of research and
teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Daniel
R. Papaj, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology, Biological Sciences West 310, University of Arizona, Tucson,
AZ 85721-0088. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer -
M/W/D/V.

Daniel R. Papaj
Associate Professor
Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721

phone: 520-621-8988
FAX: 520-621-9190
e-mail: papaj@u.arizona.edu

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From: Dr. Adroaldo J. Zanella <zanella@pilot.msu.edu>

Research Assistant Position Available:
Animal Behavior & Welfare Group;
Department of Animal Science,
Michigan State University.

More information: Adroaldo J. Zanella
zanella@pilot.msu.edu
Phone: (517) 432-4134
Telefax: (517) 353 1699

Access to MSU job posting at:
http://www.hr.msu.edu/Depts/Emp/postings.asp
Reference: P90359

Research Assistant I (Grade 11) $29,701 Minimum

This vacancy is part of a job group that is underutilized for minorities.

REQUIRED: bachelor's degree in animal behavior, zoology, animal
science, psychology, veterinary medicine, or closely related field; one year
of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work
experience in any or all of the following experimental methodologies:
behavioral observation techniques (check-sheets, behavior observation
software, video-recording), questionnaire development, web-page
development, data analysis using statistical software (SAS or SPSS), and
molecular biological techniques (Western blot, Northern blot, RNA
isolation); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED: master's degree or Ph.D.

BASIC FUNCTION: will be involved in general organization of the animal
behavioral laboratory; activities include: field work; training undergraduate
and graduate students in the above mentioned techniques; assists
program supervisor with graduate and undergraduate courses; order
equipment, supplies, and reagents; research carried out by the animal
behavior group is focused primarily on discovery and validation of
behavioral and physiological indicators to monitor animal stress and
welfare; main emphasis of the program will be on farm animals, but
some experiments may involve companion, zoo, and laboratory animals.
This is an off-date position funded for one year from date of hire with
possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. Closing date:
9/30/99.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE-ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
INSTITUITION

Dr. Adroaldo José Zanella
Assistant Professor
Ethology and Environmental Physiology
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
Anthony Hall,
East Lansing , MI 48824

Fax: (517) 353 1699
Phone: (517) 432 4134

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From: Peter.Bednekoff@emich.edu
Subject: jobs at Eastern Michigan University

Below is a sneak preview of an ad scheduled to appear in the Oct. 8 issue
of Science. It fails to mention that we are a remarkably happy department
and that Ypsilanti is right next to Ann Arbor. Feel free to pass it along
to any potential applicants.

Peter Bednekoff
peter.bednekoff@emich.edu
 

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Two Positions: Ichthyologist
and Microbial Physiologist

Two tenure-track Assistant Professorships are available in the Biology
Department beginning August 2000:

Ichthyologist (position # F2014). Applicants should be capable of
teaching Ichthyology and Introductory Biology and have a field-oriented
research program.

Microbial Physiologist (position # F2013). Applicants should be capable
of teaching courses in Microbiology and Recombinant DNA Techniques and
have a research program in microbial physiology.

Each position requires a Ph.D. plus evidence of teaching excellence and
research productivity. Successful applicants will be expected to develop
research programs capable of attracting external funding and involving
undergraduate and graduate students. Preference will be given to
candidates who complement the expertise and diversity of the department
and who can help teach any of the following undergraduate core courses:
Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ecology, and Evolution.

The Department has 22 faculty with Master of Science concentrations in
Ecology and Organismal Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology,
Physiology, and General Biology. For additional information about faculty
and programs, see http://www.emich.edu/public/biology/bioweb.htm.

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
interests and philosophy, summary of research interests, three reprints,
unofficial copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference by Nov.
8, 1999 to Position # F2014 or F2013 Search Committee, 202 Bowen, EASTERN
MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. For additional information,
contact Robert Neely, Department Head, at (734) 487-4242.

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From: Angela England <aengland@batcon.org>
Subject: Notice of funding availability

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BAT CONSERVATION RESEARCH

Bat Conservation International hereby announces the availability of student
research scholarships. Approximately 15 grants ranging from $500 to $2,500
will be made in 2000. Grants will go to research that best helps document
the roosting and feeding habitat requirements of bats, their ecological or
economic roles, or their conservation needs. Students enrolled in any
college or university worldwide are eligible to apply. Projects must have
bat conservation relevance. The application deadline for 2000 scholarships
is 15 January 2000.

Application information and forms are available on our web page at
http://www.batcon.org/schol/schol.html
or write to
Bat Conservation International, Student Scholarship Program, P.O. Box
162603, Austin, TX 78716
or email: aengland@batcon.org

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From: CHARLES SNOWDON <snowdon@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Subject: Job openings at UW-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a major new initiative in
behavioral, cognitive, and affective neuroscience. The Department of
Psychology is recruiting for up to four positions at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level. Outstanding candidates at the Full Professor
level may be considered for one of the positions.

One position is in Animal Behavioral Neuroscience with a focus on
biological bases of social behavior or motivation or with a focus on the
neurophysiology of cognitive or affective behaviors.

A second position is in Human Cognitive Neuroscience, with research
interests in one or more of the basic processes of cognition. Any research
method (lesion, neuroimaging) is appropriate for this position.

A third position is in Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience and is
specifically targeted for psychologists using functional neuroimaging as
their primary research tool. Candidates at any level will be considered
for this position.

A fourth position is in Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience. We are
searching broadly in all areas of clinical psychology.

All applicants will have access to a variety of resources
including non-primate and primate facilities (Harlow Primate Laboratory,
The Wisconsin Regional Primate Center) and the W.M. Keck Laboratory for
Functional Brain Imaging and Behavior that will house a new 3T MRI scanner
for functional brain studies, a PET scanner, and associated image
processing areas. Applications will be accepted until November 20 1999,
although interviewing may begin earlier. Candidates should submit a
letter of application, at least three letters of recommendation, a
curriculum vitae, and selected reprints to the Chair of either the
Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or Clinical
Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee. Those candidates at the Full
Professor level for the Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience position need
only initially submit the curriculum vitae.

Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin
1202 West Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53706-1696

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From: "Renner, Michael" <mrenner@wcupa.edu>
Subject: ABS Media Library

The Education Committee of the Animal Behavior Society has established a
Media Library for use in teaching animal behavior. We are now soliciting
submission of high-quality photographs, line drawings, and data graphs
illustrating important principles in animal behavior for use in teaching
about animal behavior, and for which the submitter can grant copyright to
ABS.

To submit an image for the library, send the following:
1. Publication-quality photograph, line drawing, or data graph, or a digital
file in some standard format (i.e., GIF or JPEG)
2. A statement saying that you are the owner of the image, and that you
grants its copyright to ABS
3. A descriptive caption, identifying the relevant species, principle, and
appropriate teaching use(s) of the image
4. Reference to one published source (e.g., article or book) providing more
information about the topic addressed in the image
5. How to give credit to the person(s) who provided the materials.

To submit materials electronically, contact Michael Renner for instructions,
via mrenner@wcupa.edu

Materials may also be submitted by regular mail to:
Michael J. Renner
Chair, ABS Education Committee
Department of Psychology
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383-2112

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Michael J. Renner, Ph.D. voice: 610-436-2925
Professor of Psychology fax: 610-436-2846
Institutional Research Fellow e-mail: mrenner@wcupa.edu
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383-2112

Office hours for Fall 1999 (Peoples 32):
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15-11:00 am; Friday 1:00-2:30 pm
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From: George Uetz

Postdoctoral Positions in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

Three postdoctoral research appointments in the areas of ecology,
evolution and behavior are available at the University of Cincinnati.
These post-doctoral positions are in the labs of three faculty members
listed below, and may involve research on specific projects or more
general research interests of the faculty involved. Positions are for one
year, renewable for a subsequent year. Starting date is flexible, but
candidates available (with completed Ph.D.) by January 1, 2000 are
preferred. We encourage prospective applicants to read materials available
on the departmental web site (http://www.biology.uc.edu/) for the faculty
listed below, and contact them directly by e-mail for more information.

Dr. Guy Cameron - research on habitat fragmentation and the function of
habitat corridors. The research project investigates the impact that land
use and land cover in a deciduous forest watershed have on biodiversity,
community structure, population dynamics, and behavior of terrestrial
vertebrates in riparian zones. This research is being conducted in
collaboration with EPA who is analyzing the relationship between land
use-land cover, stream water and substrate chemistry, and stream fauna.
The successful candidate will have a major impact on the types of studies
to be conducted. Field experience with terrestrial vertebrate populations
as well as experience with GIS and landscape modeling is preferable.

Dr. Michal Polak ­ research on the genetic basis of parasite-host
interactions. The research project is supported by NSF and involves
Drosophila and naturally-occuring ectoparasitic mites. The goals of the
work are to use recently established resistant and control genetic lines
to study genetic tradeoffs between evolved resistance and life history
traits; physiological and behavioral bases of resistance; and effects of
host inbreeding on susceptibility and disease. The successful candidate
will have strong interests in ecological genetics and parasite-host
interactions. Desired, but not mandatory, technical skills include small
insect respirometry and fly husbandry.

Dr. George Uetz ­ research on signaling behavior, mate recognition and
sexual selection. The research project is supported by NSF, and examines
how proximate mechanisms of communication involved in mate choice serve as
male quality indicators and influence fitness in a well-studied wolf
spider model system. Experimental studies using video/audio digitization
and playback techniques will test hypotheses about the adaptive value of
multi-modal signaling, and determine to what extent male courtship signals
serve as honest indicators related to fitness benefits of mate choice. The
successful candidate will have strong interests in behavioral cology,
animal communication and/or spider behavior. Experience with
computer-based video/audio digitization techniques is desired but not
mandatory.

To apply, send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and
experience, and mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address of three
references (by Oct. 22) to either Dr. Guy Cameron, Dr. Michal Polak or Dr.
George Uetz, c/o Department of Biological Sciences, University of
Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210006, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0006.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.

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From: wojtek@sci.psych.uw.edu.pl
Subject: ISCP 2000 annoucement

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR COMPARATIVE
PSYCHOLOGY

announces its

Tenth International Conference in
July (19-21) 2000 in Warsaw

The conference will take place at the
University of Warsaw, located in downtown
Warsaw, very close to the most important
historical and political places in the city.
The main campus is also the part of Warsaw
Old Town.

The conference center provides all facilities
needed to organize symposia and plenary
sessions.

Accommodation. There are five hotels within
walking distance of the conference venue:
Holiday Inn, Mariot, Victoria, Bristol, and
Europejski (European). Relatively cheaper
accommodation at the University Hotel
(Socrates) will also be available.

Transportation - good bus connections for
participants staying at other then
recommended locations.

Tours: both pre- and postconference tours are
to be proposed.

For participants planning to attend the XXVII
International Congress of Psychology in
Stockholm special travel assistance may be
arranged.

Weather: in July temperatures vary from 15 to
27 C

************
IMPORTANT!
************

To receive more details, registration and
accommodation forms, please sent the message
including name, position or title, mailing
address (including e-mail) to:

Wojciech Pisula
Institute of Psychology
Polish Academy of Sciences
Podlesna 61
01-673 Warsaw
POLAND

Immediate response to this announcement via
INTERNET will be also effective. Make sure
however, that your message includes your full
name, mailing address, and that you are
responding to:

zpz@sci.psych.uw.edu.pl

Once we register you on the mailing list, the
calls for papers and symposia will be send
directly to you.

Let's meet in Warsaw !!!

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From: "Stollnitz, Fred " <fstollni@nsf.gov>
Subject: NSF's 2000 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Competition

> Colleagues,
>
> The solicitation for the 2000 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)
> competition is now publicly available on the NSF website
> <http://www.nsf.gov>. The publication number is 99-168. You can see the
> solicitation in the NSF online document system or on the OIA homepage.
>
> The deadline for submission of proposals is January 18, 2000. Please note
> that this deadline is about one month earlier than last year.
>
> As in the past, all MRI proposals must be submitted electronically via
> FastLane. This year we are requiring proposers to submit the signed cover
> sheet and all accompanying documents (letter of cost sharing commitment,
> letters of support, manufacturers' quotes, etc.) electronically by
> scanning
> these documents into the Supplementary Documents section of the FastLane
> proposal preparation module and submitting them along with the proposal.
> This is a major change in timing since proposers will have to submit the
> signed cover sheet electronically with the proposal rather than five
> business days later in hard copy.
>
> If you have any questions about the solicitation, please contact the
> Office
> of Integrative Activities at (703)306-1040 or mri@nsf.gov.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe Burt, OIA
> National Science Foundation

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From: Matthew Draud <mdraud@titan.liu.edu>
NORTHEAST REGIONAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR MEETINGS

November 5-7 1999

Call for Papers, General Information and Registration Form
(information also posted to http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/)

C.W. Post - Long Island University
Brookville,
NY 11548-1300

Schedule of Events
All Event are held in Humanities Hall (#44 on Campus Map)

Friday 6:00 - 10:00 pm Registration
7:00 - 10:00 pm Reception

Saturday 7:30am - 2:30pm Registration
8:00 - 8:55 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:55 am Plenary Address
10:00 - 10:25 am Break
10:30 - Noon Contributed Papers
Noon - 1:25 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm Poster session
3:00 - 3:25 pm Break
3:30 - 5:00 pm Contributed Papers
Sunday 8:00 - 8:25 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:10 am Contributed Papers
10:15 - 10:40 am Break
10:45 - Noon Contributed Papers
Noon - 1:25 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Contributed Papers

Registration

Participants are urged to pre-register by returning the form included
in this announcement. Registration fees are $20 for students and
postdocs and $30 for faculty. Five dollars extra will be charged for
on-site registration. The registration and information desk will be
located in Humanities Hall on Friday from 6-10pm, and from 7:30 am to
2:30 pm on Saturday.

Travel Arrangements

Car: From New York City: Take Queens-Midtown Tunnel to Long
Island Expressway (I-495). Take exit 39N (Glen Cove Road north). Go
north 2 miles and turn right on Northern Blvd. (Route 25a). C.W. Post
is 2 miles on the right.

From Bronx, Westchester, Northern New Jersey and Points North:
Take the George Washington Bridge east to the Cross Bronx Expressway
and follow it to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Cross the Throgs Neck Bridge
and take the Clearview Expressway (I-295) south. Exit to eastbound
Long Island Expressway (I-495) and proceed to exit 39N and continue as
indicated above.

From Southern New Jersey and Points South: Take the New Jersey
Turnpike to Exit 13. Cross the Goethels Bridge to I-278 east (Staten
Island Expressway). Cross the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Belt
Parkway east. Follow the Belt Parkway to the Southern State Parkway
east. Take the Meadowbrook Parkway north to Northern State Parkway
Exit 31 (Glen Cove Road North; NOT Exit 31a). At light turn left
(north) on Glen Cove Road. Proceed for 3 miles to Northern Boulevard
(Route 25a), turn right (east), and C.W. Post is 2 miles on the right.

Parking: No permits will be needed to use any of the lots on campus
after 3pm on Friday. There is plenty of parking within close walking
distance of Humanities Hall. (See Campus map included in this
mailing.)

Air: LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, and Long Island MacArthur airports
are all within 30 minutes of the university. We recommend that you
make reservations with a shuttle service like Classic Coach
(800-666-4949 or 516-567-5100) for travel to and from the airport.
 
 

Accommodations and Meals

Unfortunately there will be no rooms available on campus. It is
advisable to call and make reservations as soon as possible since
hotels fill quickly on Long Island. There are a few suggestions listed
here (hotels within 20 min of C.W. Post), but there are many other
hotels in the area.

Best Western (Woodbury, NY): 1-800-800-1245 or 516-921-6900
($90-97/night)

Coliseum Motor Inn (East Meadow, NY): 1-800-540-5050
ask for Mr. Welner ($95 / night) Days Inn (Hicksville, NY): 1-800-DAYS

INN ($82-86 / night) East Norwich Inn (East Norwich, NY):
1-800-334-4798 or 516-922-1500 ($85-95 / night)

Econolodge (Hicksville, NY): 1-800-55ECONO or 516-433-3900 ($88 /
night) Econolodge (Jericho, NY): Must call direct 516-681-4200
($68-$73 / night)

Fairfield Inn (Syosset, NY): 516-921-1111 ($86-90 / night)

FRIDAY NIGHT: There will be a casual reception with pizza and soda on
Friday evening, beginning at 7pm and lasting until the pizza and soda
are gone. This is included in your registration fees.

OTHER MEALS: Continental Breakfast will be available in Humanities
Hall Saturday and Sunday morning beginning at 8am. The main campus
cafeteria (directions provided at the registration table) will also be
open both mornings at 8am if you want other foods. Lunch and dinner
can be purchased at the cafeteria, but there are several nice
restaurants in the area as well. We will provide a list of these
restaurants at the registration desk.

Call for Papers

We encourage you to contribute to the meeting by presenting a talk or
a poster. Anyone may present either type and we especially encourage
student participation. All oral papers will be 20 minutes (15 min for
presentation + 5 min for questions and discussion). Posters should be
legible from a distance of at least 3 feet. All research presented at
all Animal Behavior meetings is expected not to violate any animal
care and welfare regulations.

Pre-registration and payment by October 15 must be made if you are
contributing a talk or poster. Please check the appropriate space for
talk or poster on the registration form. Abstracts, which will be
compiled in a booklet, are required for both talks and posters. Note
that the deadline for receipt of abstracts is Tuesday, October 12,
1999.

Abstract Preparation

The abstract must be 200 words or less, not including the title and
author(s). Electronic submission is required either by disk or by
email (preferred). Files may be sent in M.S. Word or Word Perfect
formats (Windows compatible please), or may be sent as a text file
(.txt) or in rich text format (.rtf). If files are sent in text
format, be sure to include notes about any special formatting of
letters or words (e.g., italics or superscripts etc).

Abstracts should highlight the purpose, methods, and key findings of
your research , as well as provide your interpretation of the
significance of the work.

We will notify you by email of the status of your talk or poster. If
you do not have email, please include a self-addressed, stamped (if
USA) postcard.

Email abstracts to: mdraud@liu.edu Send disks to: Matt Draud, Biology
Department, C.W. Post, Brookville, NY, 11548-1300.

For further information regarding the scheduling of talks and posters,
or last minute cancellations etc., contact Matt Draud at 516-299-3040
or mdraud@liu.edu.

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From: Karen Parfitt <kparfitt@POMONA.EDU>
Subject: teaching positions available at Pomona College

We would like to call your attention to two positions in Neuroscience
available at Pomona College for the upcoming Spring semester. Please pass
along the ad below to any postdocs or recent graduates who might be
interested in teaching at a small liberal arts college.
thanks for your time!

The Biology Department of Pomona College seeks a full-time sabbatical
replacement for Spring semester 2000 to offer Neurobiology (with
laboratory), and a part-time sabbatical replacement to teach Neuroethology.
Neurobiology (Biology 178) is a lecture, discussion, and lab course that
involves three contact hours per week of lecture/discussion and two
scheduled laboratory sections at four hours each. The lecture part of the
course emphasizes cell and molecular approaches and covers the ionic basis
of electrical signaling, the physiology and biochemistry of synaptic
transmission, sensory and motor systems, and additional topics in
neurobiology. The lab part of the course reinforces concepts presented in
the classroom using electrophysiological and/or cell and molecular
techniques. Neuroethology (Neuroscience 102) is a lecture and discussion
course which examines how the nervous and endocrine systems are designed to
permit discrimination, localization, and recognition of biological signals
and the organization of a response to them. This course has three contact
hours per week plus weekly discussion meetings with small groups of
students. The candidate will also mentor senior theses. Pomona College is
a small, highly selective, liberal arts college with a tradition of small
classes and a high degree of student-faculty interaction in both learning
and research. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups
under-represented in the sciences. Send curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching philosophy and interests, and three letters of recommendation, to
Neurobiology Search, Department of Biology, Pomona College, 609 North
College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. You may address email questions to
kparfitt@pomona.edu Review of applications will begin on 15 October and
continue until the position is filled. Pomona College is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

*************************
Karen D. Parfitt, PhD
Dept of Biology
Pomona College
609 N College Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8604
909-621-8878 (fax)
*************************
kparfitt@pomona.edu

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From: J Martin Ramirez <mramirez@ccedu.ucm.es>
Subject: announcement XV CICA

Could you kindly include our announcement in ABSNET? Thank you

15th CICA (International Colloquium on the Brain and Aggression)
Friday, 7th July - Sunday, 9th July, 2000

Steering Committee:
John Archer, Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Lancashire (United
Kingdom)
Takehiro Fujihara, Sociology Department, Kwansei Gakuin University (Japan)
J. Martín Ramírez, Departamento de Psicobiología, Universidad Complutense
Madrid (Spain), Chair
Wilhelmina H. Theron, Departement Sielkunde, Universiteit van Stellenbosch
(Sudafrica)

Social Convener: Maite R. Pomatta, Facultad Psicología, U.C.M.
 

You are cordially invited to the 15th C.I.C.A. (International Colloquium on
the Brain and Aggression), to be held in Madrid, Spain, from Friday, 7th
July, to Sunday, 9th July, 2000, in commemoration of the 15th Anniversary
of the 'Seville Statement on Violence', elaborated during a previous CICA
in 1985, under the auspices of UNESCO.

We seek to combine interesting science and cool weather, in the mountains
close to Madrid, to produce a useful and enjoyable break from Summer
teaching. We will hold the CICA meeting right before the ISRA meeting in
Valencia. The CICA will begin on the evening of Friday, 7th July 2000, and
will close at lunch time on Sunday, 9th July, 2000, in order to facilitate
our travel to the Biennal ISRA meeting at Valencia, which starts with an
informal get-together that evening. Some participants might also wish to
attend the XXVII International Congress of Psychology in Stockholm from
23rd to 28th July, 2000.

Place: It is to be held in Miraflores, a beautifull village in the Sierra
just 45 km. from Madrid. More precisely, in 'La Cristalera' Residence Hall
which is to be found 2 km. from Miraflores on the road to Rascafría taking
the Morcuera pass. Wooded mountains surround the Residence and generate a
highly attractive environment, which helps to enhance the characteristics
of the Residence itself. The posibilities for leisure-time activities with
which to complement the scientific ones are also noteworthy. Indoors it has
a cinema, TV and video room, and also a play and games room, while an open
garden, swimming pool, tennis court and mini-soccer grounds are also
available. The center has a restaurant, plus a bar-cafeteria with separate
conversation and terrace areas. Single, double and triple rooms are
available.

Price: The total price is 300 Euros or 50.000 Spanish pesetas: 200 Euros
for meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and accomodation for the week-end
(Friday to Sunday), plus a conference registration fee of 100.00 Euros
which includes conference room rental, AV equipment, soft drinks and snacks
during meetings, receptions, stationary, etc.

As it is customary, participants are expected to make their own travel
arrangements. However, if you do not have enough funds available for
transport or accomodation, please let us know, including a firm estimate of
the cost involved. We are trying to secure a certain number of fellowships.
These would be available for those participants, mainly Ph.D.-level
researchers and scientists coming from developing areas, who may need some
help. An application form is enclosed.

Transport: You may fly to Madrid Airport or arrive by train to Madrid
Chamartin Railway Station. Close to this (in Plaza Castilla) there is a
coach service to Miraflores (a green bus Nr 725), practically every hour. A
taxi from the Airport to Miraflores would cost around 10.000 ptas, but
there is also a Metro service, from the Airport to the Plaza Castilla, and
then the coach to Miraflores (less than 5 Euros, all together). You may
also rent a car to also take advantage of the interesting suroundings as
well as to travel to Valencia for the ISRA meeting on Sunday, which is
about 3 hours drive.

Topic: The XV CICA will focus on 'Cross-cultural approaches to Aggression
research', as a monographic topic. Participants are welcome to submit
papers on any of the CICA items. These papers, which should be send to us
with enough anticipation, will hopefully precirculate and be read by other
participants before the meeting itself. Instead of formally presenting them
- -the papers will be 'taken as read', the steering committee wants to
encourage informally conducted wide-ranging discussion among experts on
state-of-the-art substantive and methodological aspects. Precise proposals
about how to arrange possible cross-cultural studies on the topic are very
welcome too. You may also wish to attend without giving a talk.

A publication of selected papers will probably appear some time after the
meeting. If you want to contribute to it, please, bring with you the final
manuscript, which should not have been published elsewhere, with a version
on a 3.5 disquette, preferably in MsWorld.

Tentative Program:

7th July:
Welcome Reception: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Opening Session: The Seville Statement on Violence in prospective:
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
8th July:
Morning Session: Methods for a cross-cultural approach to
Aggression research
Afternoon Session: Results of different cross-cultural studies on
Aggression
9th July:
Morning Session: Future lines of cross-cultural research on Aggression
Closing Session: Conclusions
Afternoon: Departure
 

Please circulate copies of this invitation to others who may have an interest
in the topic

Dr. J. Martin Ramirez
Department Psychobiology
Universidad Complutense Madrid
mail address: urb. Fuente del Pino 10, 28792 Miraflores de la Sierra (Spain)
phone: 34 91 8444 695 & 34 91 3943 070
fax: 34 91 8444 695 & 34 91 394 31 89
e-mail: mramirez@ccedu.ucm.es

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From: Shan D. Duncan <sdduncan@gila.cisab.indiana.edu>
Subject: Two Position in Physiological Science - UCLA (fwd)
 

TWO POSITIONS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCE UCLA

The Department of Physiological Science invites applications for two
tenured-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (or
under exceptional circumstances at a higher level). We are seeking
individuals with established independent records of creative and
significant research in any area of physiology, but with particular
interest in the areas of sensory physiology, neuroendocrine regulation,
or non-neural integrative physiology. Approaches that integrate
multiple levels of molecular, cellular, systemic and organismic function
are preferred. The successful candidates will be expected to
participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and to establish a
vigorous, externally funded research program. Minimum qualifications
include a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, postdoctoral experience
and the demonstrated ability to perform excellent research. Applicants
should submit a curriculum vitae with a description of research plans,
reprints or preprints of key publications and have three letters of
recommendation sent by November 30, 1999 to: Search Committee Chair,
Department of Physiological Science, College of Letters and Science,
University of California, Los Angeles, P. O. Box 951606, Los Angeles, CA
90095-1606.

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From: Greg Grether <ggrether@obee.ucla.edu>
Subject: OPEN RANK SEARCH

BEHAVIORAL or EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGIST

The Department of Organismic Biology, Ecology and Evolution at UCLA
invites applications for an OPEN RANK, TENURE-TRACK, FACULTY POSITION
in Behavioral or Evolutionary Ecology, broadly defined. The
Department of OBEE has 23 faculty, with strengths ranging from
cellular to evolutionary biology, including strong research programs
in animal behavior and ecology. UCLA has outstanding academic
support for faculty, including access to the UC Natural Reserve
System, participation in the campus-wide Institute of the
Environment, and attractive startup packages. Successful candidates
are expected to develop a vigorous research program and to contribute
to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Senior-level candidates also
would be expected to actively participate in enhancing
inter-departmental programs focusing on behavior. Junior-level
candidates should have postdoctoral experience and a strong research
record. No research area or taxonomic specialization is excluded,
but a field-oriented research program combining theory and
experimentation is desirable. Send CV, statements of research and
teaching interests, and the names and addresses of three references
to Dr. Peter Nonacs, Chair, Behavioral Ecology Search, Department of
Organismic Biology, Ecology and Evolution, University of California,
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606. E-Mail: pnonacs@biology.ucla.edu.
Consideration of applications will begin on November 15, 1999. The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to excellence through diversity.

Dr. Gregory F. Grether ggrether@obee.ucla.edu

Department of Organismic Biology, Ecology & Evolution
621 Charles E. Young Drive South
University of California
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606

(310) 455-4334 (home)
(310) 794-9769 (office)
(310) 206-9184 or 9187 (fax)

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