ABSNet, Vol 16, Issue 31
Shan Duncan
sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Wed Nov 26 13:16:31 EST 2008
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A B S n e t - Electronic Newsletter
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Maintained in association with the Animal Behavior Society
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Editor: Shan D. Duncan Internet: sdduncan at abs.animalbehavior.org
Editorial Support: * James C. Ha Internet: jcha at u.washington.edu
Today's Topics:
1. Female Mate Choice (fwd) (James Ha)
2. OTS specialty course Neotropical Social Insects (Sean Odonnell)
3. RESEARCH COORDINATOR-WAP (San Diego Zoo?s Wild Animal Park)
(Shan Duncan)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:44:53 -0800 (PST)
From: James Ha <jcha at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Female Mate Choice (fwd)
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From: Mary Batten <mtbatten at verizon.net>
Subject: Female Mate Choice
I am pleased to announce that my book, SEXUAL STRATEGIES: How Females
Choose Their Mates, is back in print.
I have written a new update for the book, which deals with the role
that female mate choice plays in evolution. This is a popular science
book aimed at anyone who wants to know more about how and why females
throughout the animal kingdom, from fruit flies to women, select the
males that will father their babies. The chapter headings are:
2008 Update
Preface: Journey to the Level of the Species
1. The Universal Mating Game
2. What Females Want
Choosing for Resources
Choice by Selection of Superior Genes
Exercising Choice by Rejection
Choosing Mates for Their Beauty
3. Female Choice Among Humans
4. Sex Differences in Psychology
5. Subverting Female Choice
6. Monogamy, Pair-Bonding, and Female Choice
7. Love: The Romance of Reproduction
8. Female-Headed Families by Choice and by Default
9. Beyond the Reproductive Imperative: The Next Step in Human Evolution
Sexual Strategies is available through the publisher iUniverse.com’s
online bookstore:
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-51039-6
or on barnesandnoble.com:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Sexual-Strategies/Mary-Batten/e/
9780595510399/?itm=1
More information is also on the website I created for this book:
www.sexualstrategies.com
I hope you’ll check it out for possible use with your classes.
Mary Batten
www.marybatten.com
Some critical comments:
“Sexual Strategies is a little gem: a beautifully researched and concise
introduction to animal mating systems and the clearest available
account on the biology of female choice."
Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology
University of California, Davis
Author: Mother Nature: A History of
Mothers, Infants, and Natural Selection
"Mary Batten has done more to educate and convince the public than most
scientists will ever do.
Sexual Strategies is one of the best pieces of science writing I have
ever seen."
Napoleon A. Chagnon, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Sociobiology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Author: Yanomamo: The Last Days of Eden
"Sexual Strategies is one of the best guides I have seen to the
players, the rules,and the likely outcomes of one of evolution's
longest playing games."
Jack W. Bradbury, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Cornell University
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:09:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Sean Odonnell <sodonnel at u.washington.edu>
Subject: OTS specialty course Neotropical Social Insects
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From: Sean O'Donnell
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology - Animal Behavior Program
University of Washington
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Organization for Tropical Studies: Neotropical Social Insects
Dates: March 15-23, 2009
This is a field/lecture course that will combine lectures, natural
history
exploration, and hands-on field experience with the diverse social
insect
fauna of the Neotropics. The course will emphasize behavioral and
ecological approaches to the study of insect sociobiology.
The group will work in two distinct habitats in Costa Rica: lowland
Caribbean rain forest (the OTS La Selva biological station), and
premontane forest (the OTS Las Cruces station), with possible side trips
to other habitats.
Faculty: Coordinator Dr. Sean O'Donnell, University of Washington
Dr. Paul Hanson, University of Costa Rica
Dr. William Wcislo, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Dr. Adam Smith, University of California, Berkeley
Dates: March 15-23, 2009
Application Deadline: November 20, 2008 followed by rolling admission.
Tuition: OTS consortium members - $1,600; non-members $2,200
Student audience: graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and other
interested professionals
For applications & More information: consult the OTS website at
www.ots.duke.edu or contact academic at ots.ac.cr
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:11:46 -0600
From: Shan Duncan <sdduncan at indiana.edu>
Subject: RESEARCH COORDINATOR-WAP (San Diego Zoo?s Wild Animal Park)
To: absnet-post at abs.animalbehavior.org
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From: Fred B. Bercovitch, Ph.D
Job Title: RESEARCH COORDINATOR-WAP
Job Code:172215
Location: CRES
Category: Research/CRES
Average Hours (per week): 40
Job Description:
job Closes: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
On-line application must be submitted by 9:30pm Pacific Standard Time.
**ZSSD is a smoke-free workplace**
(Exempt position #172215) Salary Commensurate with Experience. With
benefits
Job Requirements:
The department of Conservation & Research for Endangered Species,
Division of Behavioral Biology, is seeking applicants for a Research
Coordinator to assist in a study of hormones and behavior in Somali
Wild Asses at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. Desirable
qualifications include a background in socioendocrinology, as well as
evolutionary and conservation biology; the ability to conduct research
in a zoo environment by working with both animal care staff and
scientists; the ability to systematically observe and record
behavioral interactions; knowledge of database management software and
statistical analysis, such as SPSS; an ability to publish in academic
and non-academic journals, as well as to give presentations to
academic and non-academic audiences. Preference will be given to
people with a B.A. in biology, zoology, or a related field, who have
had experience conducting behavioral research on animals living in
natural or semi-natural conditions, who are familiar with data
collection and statistical analysis, who can integrate and work well
with animal care staff, and who can work semi-independently. Pre-
doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply. The appointment
is for a period of about three years, with special consideration given
to applicants who plan to use the research in pursuit of an advanced
degree. Valid CA driver license required and applicants must be
available to work any of the seven days of the week. (Post 11/12/08)
Job Requirements:
The Research Coordinator conducts assigned research activities and
oversees research operations in a specialized area of biological
science; oversees research collections of animals, plants, or
biological samples; and may provide lead guidance to assigned staff.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions: Assists in the development of research plans;
reviews applicable literature; carries out laboratory, diagnostic, or
field research projects; develops, updates, and conducts research
procedures; documents and interprets research results and revises
procedures as necessary to achieve desired results; oversees assigned
laboratory, field, diagnostic, or research collection operations and
facilities; develops, updates, and implements related procedures;
selects, processes, and maintains filing systems; oversees maintenance
and organization of research equipment; maintains records, inventories
supplies, and prepares necessary purchase requisitions; documents,
summarizes, and analyzes data; oversees, trains, and instructs
volunteers, students, and others in facility operations, animal care,
and research procedures; provides lead guidance to assigned staff; and
maintains a variety of contacts in order to respond to inquiries and
requests and effectively coordinate activities. Ancillary Functions:
May assist in the preparation of grant applications and the
administering of grants; may prepare technical reports and papers for
publication and make presentations to professional groups; may assist
in developing, administering, and monitoring budgets; may consult/
correspond with outside research collaborators; may serve on
committees; may serve as a media contact for related research
activities; and performs related duties and responsibilities as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Examples of representative qualifications include a Bachelor's degree
in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field or equivalent
specialized training; considerable laboratory, diagnostic, animal
care, or field experience; knowledge of assigned research operations;
communication skills; record keeping skills; ability to use and
maintain research equipment; ability to use word processing, database,
spreadsheet, graphics, and desktop publishing systems; ability to
prepare materials for publication; and ability to work effectively
with others. Ability to assist in the preparation and administration
of grants is desirable. Ability to prepare and make presentations is
desirable. Ability to develop, administer, and monitor budgets is
desirable. Some assignments require certification and/or licensure.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work involves possible exposure to radiation, zoonotic diseases, and
potentially hazardous chemicals and materials. Some assignments
involve working outdoors with wild animals in varying weather
conditions. Some assignments involve working with sharp instruments.
Some assignments require the ability to move moderately heavy objects.
Some assignments are located in the field and may require ability to
travel.
SOME POSITIONS WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A PRE-PLACEMENT
PHYSICAL. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A DRUG TEST.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE SAN DIEGO ZOO’S ON-LINE
JOB APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE GO TO:
https://www.hrapply.com/sandiegozoo/AppJobView.jsp?link=2749&page=AppJobList.jsp&op=reset
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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
402 N. Park St, Bloomington, IN 47405
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