Absdigest Digest, Vol 14, Issue 32
James Ha
jcha at u.washington.edu
Fri Dec 14 12:37:21 EST 2007
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| Editors: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu +
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Today's Topics:
-->1. Animal Behavior Society Election of Officers (Steve Ramey)
2. GraduatePositions: Univ.Nebraska (Jay F Storz)
3. GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
(Shan Duncan)
4. Faculty job for ABSdigest posting (Elizabeth Jakob)
5. Graduate Positions: UCLA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
(Greg Grether)
6. Research Assistant Position: Army Ant tracking in Panama
(Janeene Touchton)
7. Research Assistant Position: Tracking antbirds in Panama
(Janeene Touchton)
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Message: 1
From: Steve Ramey <aboffice at indiana.edu>
Subject: Animal Behavior Society Election of Officers
The Animal Behavior Society is electing three officers (terms begin July
1, 2008). All ABS members (regular members, student members, emeritus
members and active Fellows as of Nov 1, 2007) may vote in this election.
The deadline for casting a vote is 31 JANUARY, 2008
Active society members, please see
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABSElections
for full details.
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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY CENTRAL OFFICE
2611 East 10th Street
Bloomington IN 47408-2603
USA
812-856-5541
812-856-5542 (FAX)
http://www.animalbehavior.org/
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Message: 2
From: Jay F Storz <jstorz2 at unlnotes.unl.edu>
Subject: GraduatePositions: Univ.Nebraska
Graduate positions in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Nebraska
The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior section of the School of Biological
Sciences is seeking highly motivated students to join our graduate
program. The EEB group is especially strong in the areas of theoretical
ecology, behavioral ecology, life-history evolution, evolutionary
physiology, and evolutionary genetics.
We offer generous graduate student support, an extremely collegial and
interactive environment for doing science, excellent biotech and
computational facilities, and access to the Cedar Point Biological
Station. For more information about the department, see:
http://www.biosci.unl.edu/.
For a listing of faculty in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Graduate
Group, see: http://www.biosci.unl.edu/grad/EEBGREG.shtml
For a listing of faculty in the Genetics and Bioinformatics Group, see:
http://www.biosci.unl.edu/grad/GeneticsGREG.shtml
Interested students are encouraged to contact faculty directly with a
letter of interest and CV. Deadline for applications is 15 December. For
more information, see:
http://www.biosci.unl.edu/grad/ProspectiveStudents.shtml
Jay F. Storz
School of Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 402/472-1114
E-mail: jstorz2 at unl.edu
http://www.biosci.unl.edu/faculty/Storz/index.html
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Message: 3
Subject: GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
From: Hans Hofmann <hans at mail.utexas.edu>
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
A Graduate Fellowship is available beginning September 2008 for beginning
students in the Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (EEB) graduate program at
the University of Texas at Austin to conduct graduate research in the
laboratory of Dr. Hans Hofmann. The Hofmann laboratory studies the neural
and molecular basis of social behavior and its evolution in cichlid fishes
from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. Detailed information and recent publications
can be found at our website ( http://cichlid.biosci.utexas.edu/) . Areas
of particular interest for this fellowship include, but are not limited
to, the molecular basis of pairbonding and its evolution within the
Ectodini, a Tanganyikan clade with at least four independent transitions
from polygamy to monogamy within the past ~1 million years. This
fellowship will be part of an exciting research program that integrates
ecological, behavioral, neurobiological, endocrinological and genomic
approaches to dissect complex behaviors. The Hofmann laboratory is located
in newly renovated space and includes a 1200 sq ft state-of-the-art fish
facility specifically designed for maintaining and breeding a range of
cichlid species. The lab is also associated with the Institute for
Cellular & Molecular Biology, the Institute for Neuroscience and the
Brackenridge Field Laboratory, which offer a cutting edge research
infrastructure. The University of Texas at Austin EEB program is
consistently ranked among the best and offers a world-class academic
environment and intellectual interactions with dozens of researchers from
throughout the UT Austin community. The city of Austin and surrounding
region (Texas Hill Country) is one of the most livable metropolitan areas
in the US and boasts a multitude of cultural and outdoor activities.
The Graduate Fellowship aims at increasing student diversity, very broadly
defined, and provides an annual stipend of US $24,000 plus health
insurance and tuition allowance. Continuing funding is available through
research and teaching assistantships as well as University fellowships.
Interested applicants are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents with a
Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences and have an interest in
approaching animal behavior and evolution with molecular biology/genomics
techniques in both field and laboratory- based behavioral experiments.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Hans Hofmann via email
at hans at mail.utexas.edu as soon as possible. For information regarding the
Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (EEB) and admission
requirements see our website ( http://www.biosci.utexas.edu/graduate/eeb/)
or contact the Graduate Coordinator, Sandy Monahan at
s.monahan at mail.utexas.edu .
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Message: 4
From: Elizabeth Jakob <ejakob at psych.umass.edu>
Subject: Faculty job for ABSdigest posting
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is
seeking to fill three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant
professor level:
One position is broadly defined as the area of Ecological Physiology. We
are looking for a researcher whose work is field- based and integrative,
and are particularly interested in researchers using genetic and hormonal
approaches within an ecological context. Organismal focus (animal or
plant) is open.
The second position is in the area of Endocrine Disruption. We are
seeking a researcher whose interest is in effects of environmental
contaminants on endocrine physiology. We are particularly interested in
researchers examining the physiological mechanisms underlying endocrine
disruption.
The third position is in the area of Plant Metabolism. We are seeking a
researcher who uses systems biology and/or functional genomic approaches
to understanding plant metabolism. The area of research should be
relevant to the use of plants for bioenergy, for example, carbon
metabolism or biopolymer production by plants.
The researchers would be expected to participate in a broad multi-
disciplinary initiative in Global Change Biology within the Department of
Biology. This initiative bridges a group of faculty who use multiple
levels of analysis to understand how rapid environmental changes are
impacting populations and individual organisms, including: loss of
biodiversity, rapid evolution, disruption of physiology, reduced
agricultural outputs, and evolution of new pathogens. Postdoctoral
experience required.
Applications, which should include CV, statements of research interest and
teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses and e- mails of at least 3
references, should be sent to: Biology Search c/ o Ms. Karen Nelson,
Biology Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. It is
very important that you reference the position number to which you are
applying. Positions to be filled contingent upon funding. The position
numbers are as follows:
Ecological Physiology R32351
Endocrine Disruption R32352
Plant Metabolism R32353
Evaluation of applications will begin on December 10, 2007 and continue
until the positions are filled.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are
encouraged to apply. The Biology Department is aggressive in its
efforts to hire candidates who will enhance the diversity and general
balance of the faculty and the sciences.
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Message: 5
From: Greg Grether <ggrether at ucla.edu>
Subject: Graduate Positions: UCLA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
University of California Los Angeles
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
The graduate program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA
invites applications from prospective Ph.D. and Masters students.
Graduate students in our department conduct research all over the
world on a wide range of organisms and have full access to the
outstanding facilities and resources that the University of
California offers. Generous 5-year support packages are provided to
all incoming PhD students.
Areas of specialization within the department include behavioral
ecology, conservation biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, marine
biology, paleobiology, plant biology, physiological ecology, and
tropical biology.
Our department includes 25 regular faculty with a broad range of
research interests and expertise:
Priyanga Amarasekare
Daniel Blumstein
Clifford Brunk
Donald Buth
Peggy Fong
Arthur Gibson
Malcolm Gordon
Patricia Gowaty
Greg Grether
Stephen Hubbell
Henry Hespenheide
David Jacobs
Glen MacDonald
Peter Narins
Peter Nonacs
John Novembre
Philip Rundel
Lawren Sack
Rebecca Shipe
Thomas Smith
Victoria Sork
Charles Taylor
Blaire Van Valkenburgh
Robert Wayne
Cheryl Ann Zimmer
Richard Zimmer
For a complete list of faculty and their research interests, see our
website at http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/faculty.php
The official application deadline for fall 2008 admission is Dec 15,
2008, but applications received by Dec 31, 2007 will still be given
full consideration. To apply, go to:
http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/grad_onlineappl.php
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Dr. Gregory F. Grether
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Graduate Studies
University of California
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
621 Charles E. Young Drive South
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606 USA
(310) 794-9769
(310) 206-3987 or 9184 (fax)
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Website: http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/Faculty/Grether/research.htm
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Message: 6
From: Janeene Touchton <touchton at Princeton.EDU>
Subject: Research Assistant Position: Army Ant tracking in Panama
A position is available from January 15 – April 1, and May 1 – July 1 2008
to assist in research investigating individual variation in behavior of
spotted antbirds (Hylophylax naevioides) at the Smithsonian Tropical
Research Institute in Panama. Spotted antbirds on Barro Colorado Island
have experienced competitive release, resulting in behavioral and
numerical changes, specifically with respect to army ant following
behavior. The assistant will locate and track army ant colonies in three
different locations of varying degrees of competition.
Assistants’ responsibilities will include location of army ant colonies
and tracking of army ant colonies in their nightly emigration, as well as
data entry and organizational tasks. Familiarity with lowland rainforest
preferred. Applicants should have a strong interest in insects, animal
behavior, and field biology.
Assistants can expect to work during the evening hours in hot and humid
conditions where biting arthropods are plenty, and the terrain is steep
and densely covered in vegetation. A high level of enthusiasm, physical
endurance, and ability to work independently and at night are required.
Six days of fieldwork will be required per week, lasting from one – four
hours. Round-trip airfare to Panama (max of $1000), food, and housing will
be provided. Motivated assistants will have the opportunity to develop an
independent side project.
To apply, please email: 1) cover letter explaining your motivation and
interest to work on this project, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact
information of three references to Janeene Touchton,
touchton at princeton.edu, Princeton University, Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology, 229 Guyot Hall, Princeton NJ 08544
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Message: 7
From: Janeene Touchton <touchton at Princeton.EDU>
Subject: Research Assistant Position: Tracking antbirds in Panama
Two positions are available from January 15 – July 1 2008 to assist
in research investigating individual variation in behavior of spotted
antbirds (Hylophylax naevioides) at the Smithsonian Tropical Research
Institute in Panama. Spotted antbirds on Barro Colorado Island have
experienced competitive release, resulting in behavioral and
numerical changes. Assistants will be involved in work to determine
the extent of changes of spotted antbird foraging and territorial
behavior on Barro Colorado Island.
Assistants’ responsibilities will include the daily location of focal
individuals via the use of radio telemetry, short behavioral
observations, mistnetting birds for banding and radio transmitter
attachment, periodic tracking of army ant colonies in their nightly
emigration, as well as data entry and organizational tasks.
Experience in bird mistnetting, behavioral observations, radio
telemetry, and familiarity with lowland rainforest preferred.
Applicants should have a strong interest in birds, animal behavior,
and field biology.
Assistants can expect long days of field work in hot and humid
conditions where biting arthropods are plenty, and the terrain is
steep and densely covered in vegetation. A high level of enthusiasm,
physical endurance, and ability to work independently are required.
Generally, assistants will perform five days of per week, in addition
to a half day for team meetings and data proofing. Round-trip airfare
to Panama (maximum of $1000), food, and housing will be provided.
Based on experience, a small stipend may also be available.
To apply, please email: 1) cover letter explaining your motivation
and interest to work on this project, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact
information of three references to Janeene Touchton,
touchton at princeton.edu, Princeton University, Department of Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology, 229 Guyot Hall, Princeton NJ 08544
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