Absdigest Digest, Vol 14, Issue 6
James Ha
jcha at u.washington.edu
Fri Feb 9 12:09:00 EST 2007
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| Editors: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu |
| ** Shan D. Duncan Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org |
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Today's Topics:
1. Mountain Lake Biological Station course announcement
2. Field Assistants Needed - Mate Choice in Ground Squirrels
3. Symposium on Vocal Communication in Mammals - XXI IBAC -
International Bioacoustic Congress
4. ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: 2007 AIBS EPPLA APPLICATION DEADLINE
5. PhD opportunity: behavior of microtine rodents
6. Subject: Volunteer Field Assistancs Needed: marmot behavior
7. PhD Positions in neurethology - Macquarie University in
Australia
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Message: 1
From: "Bronwyn Heather Bleakley" <hbleakle at indiana.edu>
Subject: Mountain Lake Biological Station course announcement
Mountain Lake Biological Station will be offering a number of courses this
summer that may benefit students (graduate or undergraduate) interested in
animal behavior. Stephanie Welter and I will be teaching Field Behavioral
Ecology. We will take advantage of the wonderful and diverse wildlife in
the area to cover a number of topics in animal behavior, typically from an
evolutionary perspective. Students in the class will gain experience with
vertebrate and invertebrate animals and lots of field and behavior
techniques, as well as exposure to a number of awesome long-term research
programs and researchers based at Mountain Lake.
Information about all the available courses (including Stream Ecology,
Herpetology and Ecological Applications of GIS) can be found at:
http://mlbs.org/courses.html. You can also email hbleakle at indiana.edu for
further information about the Behavioral Ecology course.
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Message: 2
From: Jill Mateo <jmateo at uchicago.edu>
Subject: Field Assistants Needed - Mate Choice in Ground Squirrels
Field assistants needed for studies on mate choice and kin
recognition in Belding's ground squirrels.
Research will be conducted in the eastern Sierra Nevada, centered at
a field station near Mammoth Lakes, CA. Work will include trapping,
marking and radio-telemetry of free-living ground squirrels, as well
as behavioral observations and collection of biological samples
throughout the reproductive season. Work will begin in mid-late April
and continue through July. Previous field experience is desired, but
not necessary. Assistants will be provided with transportation, room
and board, with a nominal salary. If interested, please see
additional information and application details at
<http://mateolab.uchicago.edu/fa.htm>.
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Message: 3
From: Isabelle Charrier <isabelle.charrier at u-psud.fr>
Subject: Symposium on Vocal Communication in Mammals - XXI IBAC -
International Bioacoustic Congress
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that the XXI IBAC will take place in Pavia, Italy,
on the 15-18 September 2007, and that for this occasion we are organising
a symposium entitled “Vocal communication in mammals”. This symposium will
focus on research involving vocal production, social interactions, sexual
communication and species or individual recognition in both terrestrial
and marine mammals (with the exclusion of underwater communication).
The symposium will last 3-4 hours with 20 minutes slots for talks (15 min
talk and 5 additional min for questions).
If you are willing to participate in this symposium, please send your
abstract to one of the organisers, Isabelle Charrier
(isabelle.charrier at u-psud.fr) or David Reby (reby at sussex.ac.uk)
General information concerning the conference can be found below. Please
pass this email on to interested colleagues.
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XXI IBAC - International Bioacoustic Congress
CIBRA, University of Pavia, 15-18 September 2007
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The XXI International BioAcoustic Congress will be held in the historical
buildings of the University of Pavia, Italy, where Spallanzani in the 18th
century studied the ability of bats to fly in the dark. The Congress is
organized, for the third time, by CIBRA, the Interdisciplinary Center for
Bioacoustics and Environmental Research, University of Pavia.
The subject of bioacoustics is principally a marriage between the fields
of biology and physical acoustics. Given its multidisciplinary nature, the
Congress aims to bring together, in informal settings, biologists from
different specialisms (ethologists, physiologists, taxonomists,
ecologists, etc) with engineers, sound archivists and amateur sound
recordists, to foster discussion and exchange of ideas.
During the Congress the 2nd European workshop on animal sound research and
libraries will be held. The workshop will be organized by CIBRA for the
European Network of Bioacoustic Collections for Taxonomy, Systematics and
Conservation. The network was created based on the agreement of experts
who attended the 1st workshop at the Fonoteca Zoologica (Madrid), 27-30
September 2006, to foster cooperation among institutions, researchers and
interested amateurs to safeguard animal sound recordings and to optimise
their use as a resource for research and nature conservation.
The Congress is based on thematic symposia that will cover both the
traditional research areas and new emerging themes. To date, five symposia
are planned:
"Advanced tools for sound recording and analysis" (G.Pavan et al.)
"Vocal communication in mammals" (I.Charrier and D.Reby)
"Monitoring the Environment: Bioacoustics as a tool for inventory and
monitoring of biodiversity" (K.Frommolt, et al.)
"The impacts of anthropogenic noise" (Y.Yan, et al.)
"Animal communication networks: from behaviour to brain" (T.Aubin &
N.Mathevon)
Organizing Committee
Gianni Pavan, Claudio Fossati, Michele Manghi, Marco Priano
Scientific Committee
Richard Ranft, Nicolas Mathevon, Isabelle
Charrier, Thierry Aubin, Hong Young Yan, Matija
Gogala, David Helweg, Dietmar Todt, Rafael
Marquez, Karl-Heinz Frommolt, Gianni Pavan, Guido Pinoli, Michela Podestà
Proceedings
Selected paper will be published in a special Congress issue of the
Bioacoustics journal.
Deadlines
Abstract Submission should be made no later than May, 20th. Details will
be published soon.
Presenting Authors should indicate their preferred presentation type, talk
or poster; the final decision will be taken by the Scientific Committee;
Authors will be informed within 20 days after the deadline.
Registration
The registration should be made by email no later than June 30th. Email
address for registration: ibac at cibra.unipv.it
The fees for participants who register by email are: 80€ full
registration, 60€ students, 20€ for the social dinner
Early registration is strongly encouraged: on-site or late registration
will be 100€!
Payment modalities
Bank transfer
PayPal
On location (more expensive!)
Technical/commercial exhibit
Companies and Institutions willing to show and demonstrate their products
and services related with bioacoustics are welcome. Information about fees
and available facilities will be published as soon as possible.
Isabelle CHARRIER
Équipe Communications Acoustiques.
NAMC-CNRS UMR 8620,
Université Paris Sud, Bat.446
F-91405, Orsay, FRANCE.
Tel:(33-1).69.15.68.26
Fax:(33-1).69.15.77.26
Email: isabelle.charrier at ibaic.u-psud.fr
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/isa-seal/
http://www.cb.u-psud.fr/
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Message: 4
From: "Steve Ramey" <aboffice at indiana.edu>
Subject: ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: 2007 AIBS EPPLA APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications Due by 5 p.m. Friday, 16 February 2007
As part of its focus on engaging scientists in the public policy process,
the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is pleased to offer
the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leader Award (EPPLA). The EPPLA is an
opportunity for graduate students in the biological sciences to receive
first-hand experience in the policy arena. AIBS pays travel costs and
expenses for 1-2 EPPLA recipients to participate in a Biological and
Ecological Sciences Coalition Congressional Visits Day (CVD) in
Washington, D.C. on April 18-19, 2007 (dates subject to change). This is
an annual event that brings scientists and science educators to
Washington, D.C. to raise visibility and support for the biological
sciences. The EPPLA recipient(s) will attend briefings by key officials
from the White House and Congress and a reception honoring members of
Congress for their work on behalf of biology. Participants will also meet
with members of Congress and their staff to explain the importance of
federal support for scientific research. AIBS is now accepting
applications for the 2007 Emerging Public Policy Leader Award from
graduate students (master's or doctoral) in the biological sciences with a
demonstrated interest in and commitment to biological science and/or
science education policy. Submit applications electronically to
publicpolicy at aibs.org NO LATER than 5 p.m. on Friday, 16 February 2006.
Applications should include the following materials:
- Cover letter. Applicants should describe their interest in science
policy issues and how participation in this CVD event would further their
career goals. Applicants should also confirm their availability to attend
the April 18-19 event.
- Statement on the importance of biological research (max. 500 words). The
objective of CVD is to communicate to decision makers the long-term
importance of the biological sciences to the nation. How would you
convince your congressional delegation of the importance of biological
research? Prepare a statement that emphasizes the benefits of biological
research, drawing on your own experience and/or research area, and
referencing local issues that may be of interest to your congressional
delegation as appropriate.
- Resume (1 page). Your resume should emphasize leadership and
communication experience - this may include graduate, undergraduate, or
non-academic activities. Please include the following items: education
(including relevant law or policy courses), work experience, honors and
awards, and memberships. Please do not list conference presentations,
abstracts or scientific manuscripts.
- Letter of reference. Ask an individual who can attest to your
leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to send a letter on
your behalf to publicpolicy at aibs.org by the stated deadline. This
individual should also be familiar with your interest in or experience
with science or education policy issues.
For more information, please go to
http://www.aibs.org/announcements/061106_graduate_student_policy_training.html
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Message: 5
From: <mhferkin at memphis.edu>
Subject: PhD opportunity: behavior of microtine rodents
Immediate openings are available for students wishing to earn a
doctorate in Biology, a a BS and MS or equivalent in Biology is
required. Students will work on NSF and NIH sponsored research on the
behavior of microtine rodents. Our research focus includes, but is not
limited to, sperm competition, dietary effects on sexual behaviors,
olfactory communication, and cognition. For more details please see
http://biology.memphis.edu/ferkin.htm . The students will receive a
Graduate Assistantship, which includes a generous 12-month, renewable
stipend and tuition waiver for up to 5 years. The positions would be
available for Fall semester 2007. Students interested in applying for
this position should contact Dr. Michael Ferkin prior to March 15, 2007
with a cover letter summarizing their background, education, and
relevant experience, their GRE scores, and contact information for 3
references. E-mail is preferred. Interested individuals should please
contact Dr. Michael H. Ferkin, Department of Biology, Ellington Hall,
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152. For more information,
please direct inquiries to mhferkin at memphis.edu or 901-678-3509.
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Message: 6
From: Dan Blumstein <marmots at ucla.edu>
Subject: Volunteer Field Assistancs Needed: marmot behavior
Several Volunteer Field Assistants needed to assist in long-term study of
yellow-bellied marmot behavior and ecology at the Rocky Mountain
Biological Laboratory, Gothic, Colorado. After training, assistants will
be expected to engage in a variety of duties including observing and
quantifying marmot behavior, trapping and marking marmots, collecting
blood and fecal samples, and processing blood and fecal samples in the
lab. Work is physically challenging (our study sites are at about
10,000') and requires walking and carrying equipment over rugged terrain.
Days are long and there are few, if any, days off. Volunteers will be
expected to arrange for transportation to Colorado, pay RMBL station fees
(www.rmbl.org), housing at the RMBL, and their own food (together about
$25/day). We are looking for people who can make at least a two-month
commitment; longer commitments are welcome. Work begins on 16 April and
continues to early September. For more information about this project,
please go to www.eeb.ucla.edu/Faculty/Blumstein and contact Dan Blumstein
(marmots at ucla.edu). Positions open until filled. -- Daniel T. Blumstein
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology 621 Charles E. Young Drive
South University of California Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606
Phone: (310) 267-4746
Fax: (310) 206-3987
Lab: http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/Faculty/Blumstein
The Marmot Burrow: http://www.marmotburrow.ucla.edu
Animal Behavior @ UCLA: http://www.animalbehavior.ucla.edu
JWatcher--Free software for studying behavior: http://www.jwatcher.ucla.edu
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Message: 7
Subject: PhD Positions in neurethology - Macquarie University in
Australia
From: "Ximena Nelson" <ximena at galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au>
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have two PhD positions available at Macquarie University in Australia
for a project on the neuroethology of Jumping spider vision (ad attached).
The description for the title should be "PhD Positions in neurethology".
The 'official' closing date is the 28th of February but the unofficial
closing date is the 30th of March.
Could you please post the ad on the Animal Behavior Society website with a
note saying that candidates should contact me directly?
Many thanks in advance,
Ximena Nelson
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MQRES
Visual processing in a unique modular system
Closing date: February 28, 2007
Two PhD research scholarships in the area of neurethology are available in
the Centre for the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour (CISAB) at
Macquarie University. Applicants will participate in a new project funded
by the Australian Research Council on the extraordinary visual sense of
jumping spiders. This project will be conducted in collaboration with Dr
Ximena Nelson and Assoc. Prof. Chris Evans at CISAB, Assoc. Prof. David
O’Carroll (University of Adelaide) and Prof. Robert Jackson (University of
Canterbury).
MQRES scholarships are available to domestic and international students.
Applicants should have completed equivalent research qualifications to an
Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant
discipline. Candidates with experience working with invertebrates or
neuroethology are particularly encouraged to apply. The award stipend is
currently $A19,616 per annum, tax exempt (2007). Tenure is 3.5 years
full-time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded
for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for project costs and
conference travel will be available.
Further details on the projects are available at http://
galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/Spider_project/ or contact Dr Ximena Nelson,
email: ximena at galliform.mq.edu.au or telephone +61 2 9850 9232.
Application forms and award conditions are available from the Higher
Degree Research Office, email: hdrschol at vc.mq.edu.au or telephone +61 2
9850 7987.
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
Higher Degree Research Office
Cottage C4C
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Australia
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Please contact Dr Ximena Nelson directly about these positions.
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