ABSNet, Vol 16, Issue 24

Shan Duncan sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Sat Sep 6 21:45:53 EDT 2008 


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Editors: * James C. Ha      Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu
         ** Shan D. Duncan   Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org


Today's Topics:

   1. FW: Temporary Animal Behavior position for the Fall,	2008
      semester (Southeastern, PA region) (Gans, Susan)
   2. Postdoc Position in Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology (Shan Duncan)
   3. Dolphin Research Internships (Emily Guarino)


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Message: 1
From: "Gans, Susan" <SGans at wcupa.edu>
Subject: FW: Temporary Animal Behavior position for the Fall,	2008
	semester (Southeastern, PA region)
To: <absnet-post at abs.animalbehavior.org>

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in need of a temporary  
faculty member to teach two sections of Animal Behavior in the Fall,  
2008 semester. There is the possibility of a full-time position in the  
fall if you are willing to also teach two sections of research  
methods. If interested please contact:

Loretta Rieser-Danner, Ph.D.
Acting Chairperson
Department of Psychology
West Chester University of PA
West Chester PA, 19383-2145
610-436-3106 (O)
610-436-2846 (F)
Lrieserdan at wcupa.edu

And if you know of others who might be interested, please forward this  
note.


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Message: 2
Subject: Postdoc Position in Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology
To: absnet-post at abs.animalbehavior.org

Postdoc Position in Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology

The Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Div. Behavioural Ecology,
University of Berne (chair: Michael Taborsky) seeks for a theoretician
with a strong commitment to evolutionary biology.

RESEARCH FOCUS: Evolutionary mechanisms of conflict and cooperation,
with particular emphasis on reciprocity and the coexistence of
alternative behavioural tactics. In our group we aim for an
integration of theoretical and empirical studies of evolutionary
mechanisms of behaviour. Other groups in the Institute of Ecology and
Evolution focus on Aquatic Ecology (Ole Seehausen), Community Ecology
(Wolfgang Nentwig), Conservation Biology (Raphael Arlettaz),
Evolutionary Ecology (Heinz Richner), and Population Genetics (Laurent
Excoffier).

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in theoretical biology (or
mathematics/economy) and should be experienced in modelling (e.g.
analytical approach, game theory, agent-based simulation models,
dynamic programming), preferably with a sound background in
theoretical issues in evolutionary biology. The position is initially
for three years and can be prolonged. Candidates will be encouraged to
apply for funding in order to establish their own junior research group.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, but all application materials,
including CV, a summary of research experience, copies of relevant
published or in-press papers, and two letters of recommendation should
be received by 31 August 2008 to ensure full consideration. The
position will start at the earliest possible date. Candidates should
indicate in a cover letter when they could take up the position.

Please send all application material to the secretary´s office, c/o
Marlis Gerteis, Dept. Behavioural Ecology, University of Bern,
Wohlenstrasse 50A, CH- 3032 Bern, Switzerland; or as e-mail
attachments to marlis.gerteis at esh.unibe.ch. For inquiries please
contact michael.taborsky at esh.unibe.ch. Please see also http://behav.zoology.unibe.ch/


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Message: 3
From: "Emily Guarino" <emily at dolphins.org>
Subject: Dolphin Research Internships
To: <absnet-post at abs.animalbehavior.org>

Dolphin Research Internships

Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for
Research Interns for the Winter/Spring term. 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 or scanning 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 <http://www.dolphins.org > .

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 *** October 1st ***.  To apply, download the
application available at www.dolphins.org.  Click "Help DRC", and then
"Volunteer / Intern Opportunities".

The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and
letters of recc.) must be mailed to DRC.

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Emily Guarino
Admin. Director of Research
emily at dolphins.org
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy.
Grassy Key, FL 33050
www.dolphins.org

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  Contact Addresses:

    James Ha
    Department of Psychology and  National Primate Research Center
    University of Washington,  Seattle, WA  98195

    Shan D. Duncan
    Animal Behavior Society Central Office at Indiana University
    2611 East 10th Street #170,  Bloomington,  IN  47405
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