Absdigest Digest, Vol 14, Issue 25
James Ha
jcha at u.washington.edu
Mon Sep 24 19:04:34 EDT 2007
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| Editors: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu +
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Today's Topics:
1. Graduate Studies Opportunities in Integrative Biology and
Genomics of Behaviour (Nadia Aubin-Horth)
2. Jobs: 3 Temporary Faculty Positions, Univ Hawaii
(Marguerite Butler)
3. Dolphin Research Internships - Deadline Approaching (Shan Duncan)
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Message: 1
From: Nadia Aubin-Horth <n.aubin-horth at umontreal.ca>
Subject: Graduate Studies Opportunities in Integrative Biology and
Genomics of Behaviour
Graduate Studies Opportunities in Integrative Biology and Genomics of
Behaviour
Aubin-Horth lab, Department of Biological sciences, Université de
Montréal
We are looking for exceptional students interested in studying the
molecular mechanisms of behaviour in vertebrates. Ph.D. and M. Sc.
positions are available for Fall 2008. Possibilities exist to apply
for graduate fellowships with FQRNT (Quebec) and NSERC (Canadian
resident) this Fall (deadline October 5th). Funding is also available
directly from the lab. Successful applicants will be able to
participate in a variety of ongoing and future projects aimed at
understanding the functional links between gene expression variation
and behaviour. Biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics students are
all encouraged to apply.
Several African cichlid fish and North American species are currently
being studied in the lab, varying in their social and reproductive
systems. For these different species, we know a lot about their
ecology and evolution, but we know much less about the molecular and
endocrine mechanisms that underlie individual variations within each
species in behaviour, morphology, physiology and life histories. In
our group, we use an integrative approach combining functional
genomics (microarrays, quantitative real time PCR), endocrinology
(pharmacological manipulations, EIA), evolution and behavioural
biology. A position in our research group therefore provides a unique
experience combining research at the organismic and molecular levels.
Université de Montréal is located in Montreal, the second-largest
city in Canada and the third-largest French-speaking city in the
world. Université de Montréal is one of the ten main research
universities in the country. Graduate studies at Université de
Montréal can be conducted in English or French.
All prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Nadia Aubin-
Horth via e-mail
n.aubin-horth(at)umontreal.ca
For graduate fellowship applications, contact should be made
immediately as deadline to submit an application is October 5th.
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Message: 2
From: Marguerite Butler <mbutler at hawaii.edu>
Subject: Jobs: 3 Temporary Faculty Positions, Univ Hawaii
Dear Colleagues: This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate/
postdoc who wants real teaching experience or an established faculty
member who would like to spend a semester in Hawaii.
The Department of Zoology at the University of Hawaii seeks temporary
faculty to teach upper-division courses in Animal Physiology,
Developmental Biology, and Animal Behavior for Spring 2008. Duties
will include teaching one course and coordinating labs with TAs.
Applicants may apply to teach more than one course. A completed Ph.D.
and college or university teaching experience are required (TA
experience is acceptable for junior applicants). Research and
collaboration with members of the UH community is possible for
interested applicants. Applications should include a cover letter,
teaching statement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information for three referees. Inquiries and applications may be
sent via e-mail to zsearch at hawaii.edu.
Review of applicants will begin October 8 and will continue until
filled. UH Manoa is a public, land- space- and sea- grant research
institution committed to basic and applied research, teaching and
service. Located in the lovely Manoa valley, it is minutes from
downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. Faculty maintain labs on the Manoa
campus, Kewalo Marine labs, and the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.
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Marguerite A. Butler
Department of Zoology
University of Hawaii
2538 McCarthy Mall, Edmondson 259
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808-956-4713
Lab: 808-956-5867
FAX: 808-956-9812
Dept: 808-956-8617
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~mbutler
http://www.hawaii.edu/zoology/
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Message: 3
From: Shan Duncan <sdduncan at indiana.edu>
Subject: Dolphin Research Internships - Deadline Approaching
Dolphin Research Internships - Deadline Approaching
Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for
Research Interns. The deadline is approaching to submit applications:
October 1st. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility,
home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions.
DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as
an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal
facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research
projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research
methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing
marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with
research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions.
Specific job duties include:
Collecting observational behavioral data
Preparing stimuli for experimental research sessions
Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for experimental
research sessions
Operating video equipment
Entering data into the computer for analysis
General support of the facility through participation in the
volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting
with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)
Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For
information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit
our website, at www.dolphins.org.
Publications:
Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E.
(2005). Understanding the concept of numerically “less” by
bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative
Psychology.
Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per
week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for
providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating
housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates.
Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-
motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but
not required.
The deadline to apply is *** October1st ***. Further information and
application materials can be found on our website at www.dolphins.org.
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| Contact Addresses: |
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| James Ha |
| Department of Psychology and National Primate Research Center |
| University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 |
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| Shan D. Duncan |
| Animal Behavior Society Central Office at Indiana University |
| 2611 East 10th Street #170, Bloomington, IN 47405 |
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