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Bivalve systematics postdoc at the Field Museum

2009-11-03T06:40:43Z

HI All, Got this today and thought I"d pass it on. Be well,

Susan

From: Rudiger Bieler <rbieler@...>
To: taxacom@...
Sent: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:47:50 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Taxacom] Bivalve systematics postdoc at the Field Museum

A postdoctoral position is available for a full-time researcher in the
Bivalves-in-Time-and-Space project.

Initial appointment for this Field Museum-based term position is made for 12
months, with opportunity for performance-based renewal for up to 22 months.
Starting salary is $40,000.

The position is part of a larger NSF-funded project (
http://www.bivatol.org/BiTS/) that aims to develop bivalves as a model clade
for macroevolutionary studies, taking advantage of their excellent fossil
record to test methods of molecular clock dating, ancestral state
reconstruction, historical biogeography, and detecting spatial and temporal
trends in evolution. The specific responsibilities of this particular
position will involve morphological and taxonomic studies of Recent and
fossil members of the marine bivalve family Veneridae. The successful
applicant will also participate in regular meetings and possible
collaborations with other members of the research team (S. Steppan, D.
Jablonski, P. Mikkelsen, J. Huelsenbeck, J.J. ter Poorten) who are working
on corresponding morphological, paleontological, molecular, and
computational components.

Opportunity will exist for “first-authored” project development as well as
for exposure to additional (e.g., molecular) techniques.

The candidate should have the following proven attributes:

-- PhD in relevant area

-- Experience in morphological techniques and approaches

-- Strong interest in species-level diversity

-- Capacity to work in a team as well as independently

-- Availability in early 2010

Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests, and
contact information for three references via email (pdf) to Rüdiger Bieler (
rbieler@...).

Evaluation of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Earliest starting date will be in January
2010.

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Fwd: Curatorial Assistant position--New York Botanical Garden

2009-10-06T17:36:37Z

Hope y'all are well. Just wanting to pass this on.

Be well,
Susan

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Curatorial Assistant for Laboratory Collections

The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of
New York City's premier cultural institutions seek a full-time
Curatorial Assistant for Laboratory Collections to join our Science
team.

The successful applicant will participate in a project to curate and
database genomic DNA and tissue samples in the NYBG DNA Bank. Duties
will include updating storage materials, integrating and organizing
samples, capturing specimen information in a complex data base from
which specimen labels will be produced, and retrieving and/or processing
voucher herbarium specimens as needed. The incumbent will assist in the
integration of existing databases into a single platform, testing newly
developed data entry screens, and in developing educational and
informational content for dissemination in various formats. We seek a
resourceful individual who is well organized and able to work
independently. Candidates should have a B.A., B.S., M.A., or M.Sc. in
biology, preferably in organismal botany or zoology; experience with
contemporary natural history collections management and/or databasing is
preferred.

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should e-mail cover letter, resume and three
references to the attention of Dr. Lisa M. Campbell at HR@...
(please use MS Word format) or visit our website at WWW.NYBG.ORG and
click on Careers.

The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Fwd: Can you help shed some light?

2009-06-10T14:10:40Z

Got this today and am forwarding it on. feel free to pass it on to anyone/everyone you think might be interested. Be well,

Susan

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Susan Meiers, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2278

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Subject: Can you help shed some light?

It is widely known that a breast cancer diagnosis can have far reaching effects both socially and emotionally. Less well understood are the ways in which a breast cancer diagnosis impacts the well-being and quality of life of women who have historically been underserved by the medical community. Lesbian and bisexual women are one of these underserved populations, and little research has been done to assess their health and well-being as breast cancer survivors. Identifying their unique needs by asking questions related to health and well-being in a survey will help researchers to develop culturally appropriate survivorship programs for these women.

The researchers conducting the study have already recruited all of the heterosexual women they need for this study, and now they need your help to find all of the lesbian and bisexual women who are needed for this call to action.

If this study isn’t a right fit for you, but you know someone who might be interested in participating, please pass it on. It is a tough study to fill and we need everyone’s help.

What's the study about?

The information gained from this research into the well-being and quality of life of lesbian and bisexual breast cancer survivors will be used to develop programs and services designed to reduce health disparities.

What's involved?

If you choose to join this study, you will be asked to take part in a phone survey that will last approximately 35 minutes. Questions about your health, medical history, sexual orientation, and demographics will be asked. One hundred women are needed for this study.

Who can participate?

You can sign up for the Variations in the Health Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors study if you match ALL of these main categories:
• You identify as lesbian or bisexual, or as a woman who partners with women.
• You were diagnosed with breast cancer between 2000-2005
• You were at least 21 years old at the time of diagnosis
• You were diagnosed with DCIS, or stage I, II, or III breast cancer

• You have only been diagnosed with breast cancer one time, you have not had a recurrence
• You have never been diagnosed with ANOTHER invasive cancer, other than breast cancer
The researcher may ask you additional questions to be sure that this study is a right fit for you.

Who is conducting the study?

Ulrike Boehmer, PhD, at the Boston University School of Public Health

Where?

Anywhere in the United States

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Post-doc funding for women

2009-03-20T07:15:14Z

I received my Ph.D. in 1998. I took a 8 year break from science to raise my two children and for two years worked as a research assistant just to keep in touch with advancements in science. I have recently started my first post-doc with a very supportive mentor, however I am ineligible to apply for funding since most funding agencies require you to have received your degree within the last year. Some may allow upto 4 years post-Ph.D. but no more. I looked up the ‘women returning’ program as suggested by Cassandra Smith, it is called the ‘ADVANCE’ program from NSF and is only for PIs not for post-docs. Does anybody know of any agencies that would even look at my research proposal?

Thanks

Ritu Jain

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Plant Physiology Position available

2008-11-11T13:09:27Z

Hi All,

Please feel free to forward this position announcement around as much as you can.

http://www.wiu.edu/employment/emp.sphp?id=704

Thank you,

Susan

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Susan Meiers, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2278

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(no subject)

2008-11-05T19:07:58Z

Subject: wildlife job announcement

Here is a link for the mammalian wildlife ecologist position we're hiring for. Please pass it on to any person or list server you think is appropriate.

http://www.wiu.edu/employment/emp.sphp?id=703

Thank you,
Susan

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Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2278

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Fwd: [Taxacom] Project Officer Required

2008-10-22T06:58:08Z

Saw this and am forwarding it on. Forward as you can,

thanks,
Susan

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Susan Meiers, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2278

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Charles Hussey <c.hussey@...>
To: taxacom@...
Sent: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:47:46 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Taxacom] Project Officer Required

Project Officer

PESI project

Fixed-term appointment, 22 months full-time.

Based at the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, Salary £28,000 p.a.

The Natural History Museum is leading a Work Package within a project funded through the EU Framework 7 Capacities Work Programme, entitled "A Pan-European Species-directories Infrastructure" (http://www.eu-nomen.eu/pesi <http://www.eu-nomen.eu/pesi> ). This 3-year project, which commenced in May 2008, is led by the University of Amsterdam and involves 40 partner organisations from 26 countries. PESI will integrate the infrastructural components of four major community networks on taxonomic indexing, namely those of marine life, terrestrial plants, fungi and animals, into a joint work programme. In addition, PESI will set up networks of both taxonomic experts and regional focal points and will work to address the issues of pooling resources, standardisation, sustainability, accessibility and international cooperation.

Work Package 4, led by the NHM deals with the development, integration and application of taxonomic standards. We shall be working closely with relevant standards organisations and nomenclators (such as GBIF, ZooBank, IPNI, Index Fungorum and Algaebase). Work will include development of management classification schemes, a controlled terminology for species status and utilisation of globally unique identifiers for names (GUIDs). Required deliverables will take the form of four reports to the EU Commission.

You will be working under the direction of the Work Package Leader and will have responsibility for undertaking the NHM programme of work. You will be liaising closely with the five other partners in the work package and with other work packages. There will be a small amount of foreign travel to attend meetings.

You will be expected to have the ability both to work on your own initiative and as part of a collaborative team. You will be good at assessing facts and making reasoned judgements. A working knowledge of databases (preferably to do with biodiversity informatics), and of a European language, would be useful. You will have experience of producing technical reports. You will be able to demonstrate a familiarity with biological nomenclature and taxonomic classification. You must have a degree in a biological science or a computing discipline, preferably at PhD level, together with substantial experience as a professional or academic natural scientist or computer scientist.

For a full job description and to apply online please visit the Natural History Museum website at www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs>

Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2008.

Posted by:

Charles Hussey,
Science Data Co-ordinator,
UK Biodiversity Programme,
Department of Botany,
Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
London SW7 5BD
United Kingdom

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Wildlife Ecologist Position

2008-10-07T08:44:20Z

Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

Thank you,
Susan

Biology – Assistant Professor – Mammalian Wildlife Management/Ecology

Position Announcement

October 2, 2008

APPOINTMENT: Tenure track position starting in August of 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS: Mammalogist with Ph.D. and research emphasis in wildlife ecology at time of employment. The candidate must demonstrate a broad background in field-based wildlife ecology and game management. Candidates must be able to pass oral English proficiency requirements and must have teaching experience at least at the graduate assistant level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is strongly preferable that the candidate can document postdoctoral employment, collegiate teaching experience, and demonstrate professional development through peer reviewed publication(s) and / or grants obtained from competitive granting programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate should be a broadly trained mammalian ecologist who will teach mammalogy, game management, ecology, and introductory zoology. The candidate will also have the opportunity to teach a summer course on a rotating basis at our Kibbe Life Science Station, might be asked to teach courses with a significant GIS component (such as biological applications of GIS or conservation and management of natural resources), and will be able to develop a course in their area of specialty. Courses may have both undergraduate and Master’s degree level graduate students enrolled. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active research program involving Master’s degree and undergraduate students. Service on committees in the Department, College, University, and with the general public is also expected, as is the ability to perform curatorial duties for the mammal collection.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor rank. Salary commensurate with background and experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/hr/benefits.php .

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Biological Sciences offers majors in Biology (with options in Botany, Microbiology, Teacher Certification, and Zoology) leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. There are approximately 550 undergraduate majors. Minors are also offered in Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, and Environmental Science. The Department offers a Master of Science in Biology degree and currently has 84 graduate students; also available are Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Zoo and Aquarium Studies and Environmental GIS. There are 22 full time faculty members and a full time academic advisor. The Department has the Alice L. Kibbe Life Science Station ( www.wiu.edu/kibbe/ ) located 45 miles west of campus on the Mississippi River as well as the Rodney and Bertha Fink Environmental Studies Field Laboratory and Conservancy located 2 miles from campus. The Department’s mammal collection contains over 2000 specimens. For more information about the University and our Department, visit our website at http://www.wiu.edu/biology/ .

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as one of the “Best in the Midwest Colleges” by The Princeton Review and selected as one of just 24 public universities ranked a Tier 1 Midwestern Masters Institution by U.S. News & World Report, Western Illinois University serves 13,400 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional, residential, four-year campus in Macomb, IL, and its upper division, urban, commuter location in the Quad Cities/Moline. The four core values at the heart of WIU are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. With a student to faculty ratio of 17:1, WIU’s 615 full-time faculty teach 95 percent of all undergraduate as well as graduate courses in addition to 13 pre-professional degree programs and 10 post-baccalaureate certificate programs. WIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; it is also a member of the NCAA and competes at the Division I level. The Leslie F. Malpass Library ranks among the finest at comprehensive universities in the United States.

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, reprints, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and have three reference letters submitted to the Department. Reply to: Dr. Richard V. Anderson, Department of Biological Sciences, 316 Waggoner Hall, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455-1390

Screening of applications for this tenure track position will begin January 5, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will not be returned.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, the Biology Department is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. Western Illinois University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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Geneticist-Tenure Track

2008-10-01T09:41:32Z

Geneticist-Tenure Track The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR appointment to teach a sophomore-level GENETICS course, help with service courses, and teach one or more of: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology Lab Methods, Cell Biology, Microbiology or Immunology.

Engagement of undergraduate students in research and pursuit of extramural research funding are expected. A Ph.D. is required. The successful applicant will join a vigorous, growing department that values both high quality instruction and active scholarship.

UW-Whitewater, part of the nationally renowned University of Wisconsin System, is located in a community of 13,400 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago. Visit our website at http://www.uww.edu. Biology: http://academics.uww.edu/biology/index.html.

Applications received by November 1, 2008 are ensured review, position open until filled. All applicants must send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, statement of research interests, copies of all transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Kirsten Crossgrove, Search Chair, Genetics Search, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI 53190. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. For more details, see full job listing at http://www.uww.edu/employment/jobs/Geneticist.html.
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies: St. Mary's College of Maryland (Tenure Track)

2008-09-19T11:38:32Z

The Environmental Studies Program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
invites applications for its first full-time, tenure-track faculty
position in Environmental Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor
beginning in August 2009, contingent upon adequate state funding
support. A Ph.D. in Environmental Studies or in a related
interdisciplinary field such as sustainability is required, and
candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in hand or expected when the
appointment begins. Proficiency in another discipline and a
demonstrated ability to attract and retain students from
underrepresented groups are desirable.

We seek a candidate whose first priority is high-quality teaching in a
liberal arts college. The successful candidate will demonstrate
ability and interest in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship,
community involvement, and collaborating with colleagues from
departments across campus to build the program. Teaching expectations
are three courses per semester, including the required introductory
Environmental Perspectives courses and a senior-level Environmental
Studies seminar with additional intermediate or upper level courses
appropriate to the individual's area of specialization.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a
public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located
in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C.,
has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly
selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a
rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to
that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty
benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship,
research, travel, and curriculum development, including course
releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The
quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the
Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and
Baltimore.

Send CV, cover letter including statement of research and teaching
interests, teaching philosophy, graduate academic transcripts, and
three letters of recommendation (including at least two addressing
teaching ability) to Dr. Kate Chandler, Coordinator, Environmental
Studies, Dept. of English, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 E.
Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, MD 20686-3001. For further information
visit http://www.smcm.edu/environmentalstudies/index.html or e-mail
Dr. Chandler at krchandler@....

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continue until
the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an
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Fwd: [Taxacom] NHM Vacancies

2008-08-27T09:15:13Z

These came across my email today and I thought I'd forward them to the list.

Be well,
Susan

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Susan Meiers, Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2278

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Steve Cafferty <S.Cafferty@...>
To: taxacom@...
Sent: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:04:53 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Taxacom] NHM Vacancies

Please see below for 3 positions currently being advertised by the
Natural History Museum, London

Informal enquiries can be made to Steve Cafferty s.cafferty@... or
formal application via the Museum website, www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs

Research Assistant - Latin American Plant Collectors

We are seeking a research assistant for an initial 6 month fixed term
post (with likely extension to 1 year subject to further funding) to
undertake research on plant collections of Latin America, and to write
short biographic accounts for them, as part of an internationally
collaborative project.

You will have a degree or equivalent experience, and experience of
undertaking literature and web based research, and professional writing.
Other desirable qualities include specific experience of working with
botanical collection in a taxonomic environment, a good knowledge of
geography, and a basic knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese

You will have the ability to work in a focused manner with close
attention to detail, be responsible and committed and have a positive
and enthusiastic attitude.

You will be based in the Department of Botany and will receive a
generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days and the opportunity to
subscribe to sports and social activities within the Civil Service, and
can in addition join a generous pension scheme.

Digitising/databasing technicians

The Museum is seeking two research assistants for an initial 6 months
fixed term post (with likely extension to 18 months subject to further
funding) to database and digitise its;
a) Latin America flowering plant type specimens as part of an
internationally collaborative project
b) Bryophyte type collections (Latin America & Asia) as part of an
internationally collaborative project

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences
or a related discipline, and experience of working with biological
collections and appropriate database and digitisation software. Other
desirable qualities include specific experience of working with
flowering plant/bryological collections in a taxonomic environment, a
good knowledge of geography, and an understanding of plant nomenclature
and typification.

You will have the ability to work in a focused manner with close
attention to detail, be responsible and committed, and have a positive
and enthusiastic attitude.

You will be based in the Department of Botany and will receive a
generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days and the opportunity to
subscribe to sports & social activities within the Civil Service, and
can in addition join a generous pension scheme.

Application Information

For a full job description and to apply online, please visit the Natural
History Museum website at www.nhm.ac.uk/jobs

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New blog about being a lab scientist, Mom, and Univerisity Adminstrator

2008-08-17T06:13:41Z

Hi! I have a new blog that I'd like to invite you to check out:

Blog content: High and low points of university politics and the
synergy (or lack thereof) of being a lab scientist, Mom, Professor,
and Associate Dean for Research.

Address: http://PowerfulMindCoaching.com/blog

Thank you!

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Invitation! Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance; October 19-22, 2008

2008-04-03T19:39:01Z

4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street, Baclaran,
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Greetings from the Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP) and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN-ISDR)!

We are pleased to invite you to the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance which will be held on October 19-22, 2008 at the Dusit Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The theme of the congress is Gender and Climate Change.

Women and environment experts have raised concern over the absence of women in the discourse and debate on climate change, a global mainstream issue that is currently impacting the entire world. The involvement of women in areas of environmental management and governance should not be perceived as an afterthought. Women's roles are of considerable importance in the promotion of environmental ethics.
The current imperative is for women to understand the phenomenon of climate change and its impacts and implications at the individual, household, community and national levels. Studies show that women have a definite information deficit on climate politics and climate protection. Only with this information can women take their proper, significant and strategic role in the issue of climate change.
Invited to this congress are women parliamentarians, women in decision - making and governance, environment organizations, youth Leaders and Media Practitioners
The Congress will have the following objectives:
Overall Purpose: To provide a forum for women legislators, and women in decision making and environment organizations at all levels, in formulating gender-responsive legislation and policies.

Specific Objectives:
a) To understand the phenomenon of climate change, its impacts and implications;
b). to review and examine the gender aspects of climate change and formulate appropriate actions to address such;
c). to define the roles women can play in addressing the issues of climate change at the global, national and sub-national levels; and
d). to identify and define the action agenda for parliamentarians, policy advocates and women leaders to support global and national actions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Congress Proceedings:
The discussion on gender and climate change will be organized around identifying the challenges to action as well as defining the appropriate responses to effectively address the impacts of climate change. Inputs to the discussion will be collected and organized around: 1) geographic location and 2) types of actions: i.e. preparedness, risk reduction: building community resilience; adaptation; and mitigation. Cross cutting these discussions will be the identification of technologies in aid of responding to climate change.
The focus of the discussions will revolve around defining and elaborating actions (i.e. preparedness, disaster risk reduction, adaptation, and mitigation) to cope with climate change and its impacts.
Preparedness and disaster risk reduction is about building individual and community capacities to position themselves and their communities so that the likelihood of climate change-induced disasters is reduced; the intensity or adverse impacts of disasters are cushioned and that inhabitants are able to respond promptly, expeditiously and effectively. Adaptation entails actions that moderate harm, or exploit benefits, of climate change. Mitigation entails actions that minimizes or cushions the adverse impacts of climate change.
In all of these actions, special attention will be given to defining how women and gender could be mainstreamed. In other words, the Congress should define how women can be given the social space to participate, influence, and benefit from global and local responses to climate change.
The registration fee for the four day congress is one hundred eight thousand Philippine Pesos (P108, 000). per person for single room accommodations and Eighty eight thousand Philippine Pesos (P88, 000). per person for twin room sharing accommodations (two persons in one room). We are sending you the detailed information sheet (which contains the registration form) as an attachment to this email.

The training will be held on Oct 19-22, 2008. However, the participants will be requested to be in Manila the day before, October 18, 2008 and leave Manila only on October 23, 2008. The overnight hotel accommodation on October 18, 2008 is already included in the fee. Participants will be billeted in the Dusit Hotel, the venue of the congress and hotels near the Dusit Hotel, accessible within walking distance. Room accommodations in the Dusit Hotel, the venue of the Congress will be on a first come - first served basis.

You can also download the full information sheet and registration form for this Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance from our website, <http://www.capwip.org>

Importance of the Congress

Today, on the average, one person out of nineteen in a developing country will be hit by a climate disaster, compared to 1 out of 1,500 in an OECD country. Climate change creates life time traps: in Niger, a child born during a drought is 72 percent more likely to be stunted than a child born during a normal season.

We hope that your organization can send participants to the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance. The Theme of Gender and Climate Change is the first time this will be discussed in a forum whose objective is to formulate gender responsive legislation and policies for national governments and parliaments.

We truly hope that the environment organizations will find this forum a good opportunity to advocate gender and climate change policies and programs through gender responsive legislation to the women parliamentarians, decision makers, the youth leaders, media and the funding agencies/organizations. Let us join hands in promoting gender responsive governance through transformative leadership and citizenship. We are looking forward to your participation.

Very truly yours,

(signed)
Dr. Jung Sook Kim
President
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)

Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
YSTAPHIL Building, 4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street, Baclaran,
Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Fwd: teaching job in biology augustana

2008-02-20T16:12:18Z

Subject: teaching job in biology augustana, email2

*Position:* Biology/Specialty Zoology, Teaching Post-Doc/Sabbatical
Replacement
*Institution:* Augustana College (Ill.) <http://www.augustana.edu/>
*Location:* Illinois
*Date posted:* 2/19/2008

*BIOLOGY/Specialty Zoology- Augustana College *invites applications for a
one year Teaching Post-Doc or Sabbatical Replacement (title will depend on
professional experience) to begin with the 2008-2009 academic year. While a
PhD is preferred, consideration will be given to advanced ABDs. Primary
teaching responsibility will general zoology and the possibility of general
biology for non-majors. A commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal
arts setting is required. There are approximately 350 students majoring in
biology and the pre-health professions, and 12 faculty in the biology
department. Augustana College is a highly selective, four-year, liberal arts
institution of 2,450 students, most of whom live in residence halls on a
wooded 115-acre campus. Rock Island, Illinois is one of the Quad-Cities of
Illinois and Iowa, a diverse metropolitan area on the Mississippi River with
400,000 residents. Augustana College is an equal opportunity employer and
actively encourages applications from women and persons of diverse ethnic
backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ethnic
origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or creed. Details about
Augustana, our expectation of the faculty, the selection process, and the
Quad Cities are all available at the Faculty Search website; *
http://www.augustanafaculty.org.

*Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a
statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to
search #125-08Bio./Zoology Committee, c/o Jeff Abernathy, Dean of the
College, Augustana College, 639-38 Street, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.
Questions may be directed to the department co-chair at *
SteveHager@...*. Review of applications will begin March 17, 2008.

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<http://chronicle.com/jobs/apply_online.php?id=0000549168-01> E-mail :
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Augustana College
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girls and K-12 science education

2007-10-24T20:05:57Z

Hello,

My cousin is a high school junior in Nome, Alaska. She has a strong interest in science and wants to pursue science studies beyond what is currently available to her in her high school. She has participated in summer science camps the past couple years. She, and her parents, are open to the idea of her transfering to a WA state high school. Can you recommend programs which might be available to her in Alaska, online, or in Washington state? Do you know of appropriate exchange programs for which she might qualify? Any advice? Thanks for your time.

Jon Smith

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Fwd: Faculty & Curator position

2007-10-17T12:52:39Z

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "J. Robert Waaland" <jrw@...>
To: psa@...
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 1:12:00 PM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago
Subject: Faculty & Curator position

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/CURATOR, GENETIC RESOURCES

The University of Washington is seeking applications for a full-time,
tenure-track faculty position to serve as Academic Curator of Genetic
Resources at the Burke Museum (website: http://www.burkemuseum.org) and as
a faculty member in the Biology Department. Appointment is anticipated at
the Assistant Professor rank. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at
the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for candidates who
have demonstrated a commitment to mentoring underrepresented students in
the sciences. Ph.D. required by date of appointment. University of
Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The
successful candidate should conduct externally funded research in such
areas as molecular systematics, evolution, or ecology at the population or
phylogenetic level, curate, and contribute to the growth of tissue and DNA
collections, as well as organismal collections in the taxon of the
candidate's specialty, and guide student research based on those
collections. Responsibilities also include undergraduate and graduate
teaching. Submit curriculum vitae, descriptions of research/teaching
interests, three letters of reference, and reprints (PDF) of three recent
publications at website: http://www.burkemuseum.org/curator Priority will
be given to applications received before November 15, 2007

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and
strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. UW is
an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job position open

2007-09-11T14:43:13Z

----- Forwarded message from "Juan M. Lopez-Bautista"
<jlopez@...> -----
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:02:22 -0500
From: "Juan M. Lopez-Bautista" <jlopez@...>
Reply-To: jlopez@...
Subject: Job position open
To: psa@...

The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama is

searching for a Laboratory Research Specialist (Regular Full-time,
Benefits eligible) to supervise the Steven Johnson Molecular
Systematics Laboratory. A Masters degree in Biological Sciences or a
relevant field and 3 years of relevant work experience OR a Ph.D. in
Biological Sciences or a relevant field is required as
qualifications.

Closing date: 09-28-2007

Job Summary: The Laboratory Research Specialist will provide
day-to-day management and supervision of the Steven Johnson Molecular

Systematics Laboratory, including maintenance and running of ABI DNA
sequencers, and will assist faculty in basic research in an
essentially independent manner. Assist Director of the Molecular
Systematics Laboratory in grant writing to procure funds for
additional instrumentation and research. The Laboratory Research
Specialist will also provide training to faculty, staff, and students

in basic molecular biology techniques commonly used in the Molecular
Systematics Laboratory.

For more information see http://www.as.ua.edu/biology/, and
http://www.as.ua.edu/biology/scf/index.html,

To have questions addressed, please contact Dr. Phillip Harris:
pharris@...

Visit Employment Opportunities at www.jobs.ua.edu, for more
information and to apply.

--
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Department of Biological Sciences
The University of Alabama
P. O. Box 870345
425 Scientific Collections Bldg.,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0345
Ph Office (205) 348-1791; Lab (205) 348-4263/5844
Fax (205) 348-6460
http://www.as.ua.edu/biology/jlopez-bautista.htm
Visit the PHYCOLAB homepage http://bama.ua.edu/~jlopez/
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Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

phone: 309.298.2008
FAX: 309.298.2270
email: ST-Meiers@...
Job position open

The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama is searching for a Laboratory Research Specialist (Regular Full-time, Benefits eligible) to supervise the Steven Johnson Molecular Systematics Laboratory. A Masters degree in Biological Sciences or a relevant field and 3 years of relevant work experience OR a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a relevant field is required as qualifications.

Closing date: 09-28-2007

Job Summary: The Laboratory Research Specialist will provide day-to-day management and supervision of the Steven Johnson Molecular Systematics Laboratory, including maintenance and running of ABI DNA sequencers, and will assist faculty in basic research in an essentially independent manner. Assist Director of the Molecular Systematics Laboratory in grant writing to procure funds for additional instrumentation and research. The Laboratory Research Specialist will also provide training to faculty, staff, and students in basic molecular biology techniques commonly used in the Molecular Systematics Laboratory.

For more information see http://www.as.ua.edu/biology/, and http://www.as.ua.edu/biology/scf/index.html,

To have questions addressed, please contact Dr. Phillip Harris: pharris@...

Visit Employment Opportunities at www.jobs.ua.edu, for more information and to apply.

--

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Department of Biological Sciences
The University of Alabama
P. O. Box 870345
425 Scientific Collections Bldg.,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0345
Ph Office (205) 348-1791; Lab (205) 348-4263/5844
Fax (205) 348-6460
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Excellent Career Opportunities for Biostatisticians

2007-03-01T11:54:41Z

Senior Executive Recruiter specializing in biostatistics has over 40 active searches in biostatistics. Majority of positions are in SF/Bay Area/San Diego, New Jersey, Utah, and Colorado. However, opportunities exist in other geographic locations throughout the US.

*Lucas Group is the sixth largest executive search firm in the US with two international offices. We are the only executive search firm with an exclusive partnership with the WALL STREET JOURNAL. Please visit our website at www.lucasgroup.com

Women in Natural Resources

2007-02-01T07:27:52Z

Dear Jessie Micales

I have come across the title of the Journal "Women in natural Resources" and I am very interested to read the pages you publish about women. I am Lecturer/researcher in forestry at the scottish school of forestry, Scotland, UK. I am trying to conduct an investigation on the area of Women in forestry which still remains pertinent...

please, could you let me know how to get information about this topic?

Best regards

Dr John Fonweban

Dr John Fonweban
Lecturer/Researcher
Forest Resource Management
Scottish School of Forestry
Inverness College, UHI
Tel: 07813450024 (mobile)
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QA Manager - Lansing, MI

2007-01-03T13:30:11Z

QA Manager - Lansing, MI

I am recruiting a QA Manager for a biopharmaceutical company's Lansing, Michigan division. Here are
the details:

Job Description: The ideal candidate for this position will have QA signing authority and
responsibility for representing QA on a wide spectrum of projects that require QA oversite and
input. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day functions and will also serve a great deal
of time in a project capacity. Although not directly responsible as project manager of each
associated project, this person must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to be the
primary QA resource for those projects. This position will not have any direct supervision of
employees, although resources may be allocated for management and direction in order to support
projects. As this person will have multiple competing priorities, ideal candidates must not only
have strong leadership skills but must also possess an attention to detail and be an excellent
communicator. There is also a need to be able to transfer Phase 3 clinical knowledge to support
on-going projects and provide key QA support. This individual will report directly to the Director,
Quality Assurance. Will interface with day-to-day operations of many departments, including QA and
Project Management.

Requires: Travel may be required periodically, however, the position will be based in Lansing,
Michigan. BS in a Biological Science or related field. 10+ years of direct QA experience in a GMP
biopharmaceutical environment, including validation, and working within an electronic document
management system.

Special Skills Required: Walking and climbing stairs. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Must possess exceptional
interpersonal skills in addition to solid verbal and written communication skills. Must possess
exemplary leadership skills and knowledge of project management tools. Must be a self-starter and
able to manage and excel in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities. Direct knowledge and
experience in the transfer of Phase 3 clinical knowledge is required.

If you are interested in pursuing the opportunity, please forward the following to
resumes@...:

1. Resume
2. Work Authorization
3. Salary Requirement
4. Relocation Considerations (if any).

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Chemist II - Kalamazoo, MI

2007-01-02T07:54:05Z

Chemist II - Kalamazoo, MI

I am recruiting a Chemist II for a research laboratory located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Here are the
job details and information about the company:

The company has openings for chemists (and related disciplines) with a strong interest in analytical
chemistry to develop, implement, and perform new analytical methods for the measurement and
quantitation of new pharmaceuticals in biological matrices and product dosage forms. Methodologies
employed include HPLC utilizing both Fluorescence and UV Detection, Dissolution Testing,
Immunoassays, Small Molecule X-ray Crystallography, Radioanalysis (sample oxidation and liquid
scintillation analysis), GC, MS/GC, and LC/MS/MS.

Candidates should have a background in analytical chemistry or related disciplines; good
communication, laboratory, and computer skills; and the desire to work in a dynamic and
intellectually challenging environment. They are a rapidly growing organization where your
contributions can make a difference.

Company:
They believe that great people make a great company and work hard to offer an environment that
encourages team spirit and fosters personal growth. They recognize that employees are people first
and accommodate personal lives and families. They strive to create an environment where every
person can achieve their fullest success and make every effort to make your job more fun and less
work. Some of the ways this is accomplished is by having a casual dress code, flexible hours, and a
comfortable, well designed work environment. In addition to an excellent environment, the company
believes that all employees should share in the good fortune of the company. Therefore, they have an
excellent benefit plans and profit sharing.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please provide the following:

1) resume in word or txt format
2) salary requirement
3) work authorization - i.e. green card holder, citizen, etc
4) relocation considerations (if any)

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[job] Group Leader - Tarrytown, NY

2007-01-01T11:21:01Z

[job] Group Leader - Tarrytown, NY

A client of ours in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a Group Leader cGMP Purification

Responsibilities:

The Principal Manufacturing Scientist / Group Leader will actively participate in and provide
leadership to the manufacturing downstream processing group for the production of antibodies,
therapeutic proteins and vaccines in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The
Scientist is responsible for the planning and execution of cGMP protein purification, and for the
transfer of manufacturing process from Manufacturing Sciences to GMP Manufacturing. They also play a
key role in improvement of downstream processing operations to enhance efficiency and quality.

a.. Plan, execute and follow up on all aspects of the downstream processing in compliance with
cGMP.

b.. Coordinate downstream processing activities with Quality Assurance, Quality Control,
Operations, Manufacturing Sciences, and upstream processing of Manufacturing.

c.. Write and review cGMP documents including standard operating procedures and manufacturing
batch records for the downstream processing area.

d.. Transfer and scale up purification process from Manufacturing Sciences to GMP Manufacturing.

e.. Hire and train downstream processing staff and manage the performance of the group.
Proactively seek improvement in the downstream processing area.

f.. Hire and train downstream processing staff and manage the performance of the group.

Requirements:
Requires a BS Degree with 7-10 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Technical
experience with protein & antibody purification; equipment engineering specialist; biochemistry,
biochemical analysis and scale up.

Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please forward
your Word formatted resume, cover note and salary requirement to resumes@....
Please include the specific position to which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
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[job] Regulatory Affairs Manager/Director - San Diego

2007-01-01T11:15:12Z

[job] Regulatory Affairs Manager/Director - San Diego

Our client in San Diego is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager / Director to join their team.

Primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies for the earliest
possible approvals of regulatory submissions. This role will manage 510(k) submissions,
international submissions and registrations. Duties will include approval of labeling and
promotional materials, and writing and maintaining technical files. This role will be very involved
with new product teams and will interact with product development, manufacturing and sales &
marketing. The Regulatory Affairs Manager / Director will review product changes for regulatory
impact, evaluate impact and analyze trends of government regulatory activities. Will interact
extensively with FDA and other related agencies.
This role requires a BA/BS degree in science, engineering, or medical technology. Requires at least
10 years experience in regulatory affairs. Required experience includes strong knowledge of FDA
practices and requirements. Must be an expert data evaluator. Previous experience communicating
directly with the FDA is a must. Requires experience in an FDA-regulated industry, preferably
In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD). The position requires excellent writing skills, strong presentation
skills (oral and PowerPoint), great communication skills and strong teaming skills. Must have prior
knowledge of clinical trials and involvement in clinical trials. Requires ISO 13485 experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Apply:
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PhD fellowships in genetics and genomics

2006-12-11T02:54:46Z

PhD fellowships in genetics and genomics The International Graduate School in Genetics and Functional Genomics

University of Cologne, Germany

10 Fellowships

3-year Ph.D. Programme starting Fall 2007

The Graduate School offers a high-level PhD programme with research opportunities in cellular, molecular, developmental, physiological, neuro- and evolutionary genetics and genomics. Plant, animal and microbial systems are equally well represented.

The three-year programme starts with a six-month rotation and course period, followed by a PhD project in one of the participating groups. Seminars and training courses complement the research work. Comprehensive support is provided throughout the programme. The programme language is English, and no tuitions apply.

10 competitive three-year fellowships (initially 1000 EUR, then 1300 EUR per month) are available. In addition, up to 10 students with self-provided funding may be selected as associates.

To obtain further information please visit our website at:

www.uni-koeln.de/bio-graduateschool <http://www.uni-koeln.de/bio-graduateschool> .

Applications for fall 2007 are accepted between

December 20, 2006 and March 20, 2007.

Candidates from Countries with no Visa requirement can apply until April 20, 2007.

We highly encourage excellent female students to apply.

Best regards,

Isabell Witt

________________________________________________________
Dr. Isabell Witt
Scientific Programme Coordinator
International Graduate School in Genetics and Functional Genomics
University of Cologne
Zülpicher Straße 47
D-50674 Köln, GERMANY

phone: +49(0)221-470-7727
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(Insufficiently?) noted women in science ??

2006-12-08T12:22:05Z

In light of the rest of what is reported in the below obituary, query
whether the otherwise unexplained report below that when, after he
received the Nobel Prize, the deceased and her then husband moved to
Stanford Univ. "where she took an untenured research position" the
obituary writer may be not so subtly suggesting that the deceased was
not given the credit she had earned and maybe even ought have been a
co-Nobelist?

-------------------------------------------------

New York Times - Dec. 8, 2006 - Obituaries

ESTHER LEDERBERG, 83, SCIENTIST WHO
IDENTIFIED STEALTHY VIRUS, DIES

Esther Lederberg, a microbiologist who identified a stealthy virus
that invades bacteria and hides within its DNA, often emerging later
to do its destructive work, died Nov. 11 in Stanford, Calif. She was
83.

The cause was complications of congestive heart failure and pneumonia,
her family said.

Dr. Lederberg was also a central member of a team led by her husband,
Joshua Lederberg, who shared a Nobel Prize for genetic research in
1958.

In the early 1950s, while conducting experiments with E. coli
bacteria, Esther Lederberg discovered a previously unreported virus
that was infecting the bacteria but doing no immediate harm to the
host organism. She found that the virus, which she named the lambda
phage, was being transmitted through bacterial matings and ordinary
genetic material. It would then remain dormant or, under certain
circumstances, awaken to destroy the host.

Her findings helped explain how phages pass between generations of
bacteria. Her research also served as a model to help unlock the
mechanism of genetic inheritance in more complex viruses.

Working with her husband and others, Dr. Lederberg subsequently
developed a successful method of rapidly transferring colonies of
bacteria from one glass plate to another. Their method called for a
velvet cloth to be placed over the colonies and then pressed onto a
second plate treated with an antibiotic or a virus. The technique,
called replica plating, is still in use and enables researchers to
isolate bacteria that are resistant to compounds on the plates.

For work in bacterial genetics, Joshua Lederberg shared the Nobel
Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 with two other researchers,
George W. Beadle and Edward L. Tatum. The next year, he and his wife
moved to Stanford University, where she took an untenured research
position. They divorced in 1966.

>From 1978 to 1990, Joshua Lederberg was president of the Rockefeller
University, the biomedical research institution in New York.
Yesterday, President Bush announced that he was a recipient of the
Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian award.

In the 1970s and 80s, Esther Lederberg assumed a curatorial role at
Stanford and directed its Plasmid Reference Center, a collection of
DNA molecules derived mainly from bacteria. She retired in 1985 but
continued to volunteer at the plasmid center.

Esther Miriam Zimmer was born in the Bronx. She attended Hunter
College and received a masters degree from Stanford. In 1950, she
earned her doctorate in bacterial genetics from the University of
Wisconsin.

Dr. Lederberg is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matthew Simon.
The couple lived in Stanford. She is also survived by a brother,
Benjamin Zimmer of the Bronx.

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BIOnet: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS : Subtle Technologies 2007

2006-11-28T07:49:35Z

We are now accepting proposals; please post this information to your
newsgroup. It would be much appreciated.

The call can also be viewed on our website at
http://www.subtletechnologies.com/2007/

Thank you,

Angella Mackey
Festival Manager
Subtle Technologies
www.subtletechnologies.com
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Subtle Technologies 2007

in situ
art • body • medicine

May 24th – May 27th 2007
University of Toronto, Toronto Canada

Submission Deadline January 3, 2007.

Subtle Technologies is a four-day multidisciplinary Festival exploring
complex and subtle relationships between art and science. The annual
international event combines symposia, exhibitions, workshops and
performances that juxtapose cutting-edge artistic projects and
scientific exploration.

For the 10th Annual Festival, Subtle Technologies invites
practitioners of arts, sciences and medicines, and those who study
their context, historians, ethicists, and other critical thinkers to
contemplate how these disciplines can work together and reshape
perspectives on the body.

As scientific and technological breakthroughs prominently occupy our
culture, we ask where the boundaries are. We are interested in
investigating how we relate bodies in situ: as parts, as a whole, as
systems; how we identify, map, modify, protect, violate, and heal.

We invite a wide interpretation of bodies including the molecular,
physical, cultural, economic, legal, political, energetic, electrical
and spiritual.

A range of approaches are welcome, including interdisciplinary work,
specialized presentation proposals that focus on a single topic in
depth, and general discussions that draw upon multiple topics. We
welcome a diversity of presentation formats, including those
practitioners who may not emphasize the use of science and technology.

Proposals for the following will be considered:
workshops, performances, poster sessions, and symposium presentations.

How to Apply:
Details are available on the online submissions form.
http://www.subtletechnologies.com/2007/?page_id=35

Examples of possible topics include:

Racial and Personalized Medicine
Tele-Medicine
Pharmaceuticalized Body
Organ Trafficking
Inter- Species Communications
History of Medicine
Reproductive Technologies
Addictions and Obsessions
Sexual / Gendered Body
Body Machine Interfaces and Sensors
Violated Body
Embryoid Bodies and Stem Cells
Infectious Agents and Diseases
Local or Traditional Healing Practices
New Therapeutic Paradigms
Population Dynamics and the Environment
Spiritual Body
Extropian and Post Human Investigations
Body and Performance, Body and Rituals
Bioethics
Trangenic Bodies and Tissue Engineering
Genomics Proteomics Metablomics and other -omics

For Questions, contact us at:
(email) programs [at] subtletechnologies [dot] com
(phone) 416.532.5018

Subtle Technologies is hosted by the University of Toronto, and
supported by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council.
Toronto Arts Council, Canadian Heritage.

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Faculty Positions in Genetics North Carolina State University

2006-10-18T08:26:30Z

Two Faculty Positions
Department of Genetics
North Carolina State University

The Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University seeks
applications at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level for two tenure-track faculty
positions. We seek outstanding individuals whose research interests and
model systems add breadth to and complement the existing strengths of the
Department (see http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/genetics/ for additional
information).

A Geneticist, with research interests exploring fundamental biological
problems using eukaryotic model organisms. Dr. William R. Atchley, Chair of
Genetics Search, position # 01-09-0610.

An Evolutionary/Population Geneticist, with research interests exploring
fundamental problems in evolutionary and population genetics. Dr. Trudy F.
C. Mackay, Chair of Evolutionary/Population Genetics Search, position #
01-09-0609.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., postdoctoral research experience, teaching
experience and clear evidence of productivity, creativity and independence.
Successful candidates will participate in undergraduate and graduate
teaching and are expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research
program.

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2006 and continue until the
position is filled. To apply go to http://jobs.ncsu.edu, search by position
number and provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a brief
statement of research and teaching interests. Candidates should mail
representative preprints or reprints and arrange to have at least three
letters of recommendation sent to the appropriate search chair at the
Department of Genetics, Box 7614, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,
NC 27695-7614.

NC State is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origins, religion, sex, age, veteran status,
or disability. NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to
sexual orientation. ADA Accommodations: Jeffrey Hawley
(jeff_hawley@...; ph: 919-515-5727; fax: 919-515-3355).

Julie Douglas Pederson
Department of Genetics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7614
Tel: 919-515-4248
Fax: 919-515-3355
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Fwd: Vertebrate Curator and Asst. Professor, Univ. of Colorado Boulder

2006-10-02T07:08:56Z

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instituions.
___________________________________________________

Curator of Vertebrates and Assistant Professor in Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology

The University Museum and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology (EEB), University of Colorado Boulder invite applications for
a joint, tenure-track, 9-month appointment as Curator of Vertebrates and
Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities will be to curate and
develop the Museum's vertebrate collections, conduct research on
vertebrates, and teach in Museum and Field Studies and EEB. Applicants
must have a doctoral degree and published research; curatorial
experience is important. Send curriculum vitae, representative
publications, statements of research, teaching and curatorial
experience, and names and addresses of four references to Dr. Robert
Guralnick, University of Colorado Museum, 265 UCB, Boulder, CO
80309-0265. Review of applications begins December 1, 2006. The
University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
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Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies

2006-09-27T13:06:16Z

Greetings all,

We are hiring a full-time tenure track position in conservation biology in our environmental studies program. The position is an interdisciplinary hire fully in our ENV program. See below for details and please contact me with any questions.

Apologies for cross-postings.

Cheers,

Rich

Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D.

Director, Environmental Studies Program

Ursinus College

601 E. Main Street

Collegeville, PA 19426 USA

(610) 409-3730

(610) 409-3660 fax

rwallace@...

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Conservation Biology

Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies with expertise in conservation biology to begin in fall 2007. This position will be housed in the Ursinus Environmental Studies Program. A Ph.D. in conservation biology is expected by the start of employment. We seek a broadly trained individual with expertise in both conservation science and environmental teaching and research. Prior experience teaching in an interdisciplinary environmental program is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include courses and labs in biology (introductory, conservation biology, and topics within the candidate’s field of expertise), and interdisciplinary environmental studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and will be expected to participate in the College’s liberal studies freshman seminar, establish a research program that involves students, and participate fully in the continuing development of the Environmental Studies Program and its many extracurricular programs.

Send a letter, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, a plan for research involving students, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must address teaching) to Dr. Richard L. Wallace, Director, Environmental Studies Program, Ursinus College, P.O. Box 1000, Collegeville, PA 19426. Applications must be received by October 15, 2006. For inquiries contact Dr. Wallace at rwallace@... (no e-mail applications, please). Ursinus College, established in 1869, is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of 1600 students located 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college’s historic commitment to equality, women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

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U Texas-Austin jobs

2006-09-19T06:41:07Z

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
The University of Texas at Arlington
The Department of Biology invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of
Assistant Professor to complement existing research strengths in ecology, evolution, and
genomics. Participation in the Quantitative Biology doctoral program is expected.

An evolutionary biologist/ecologist: Research interests may include but are not limited to
population/community ecology, ecological genomics or population/quantitative genetics. Dr.
Laura Gough, Chair of Evolutionary Biology/Ecology Search

A microbiologist: Research interests may include but are not limited to microbial ecology,
virology, genomics, or systematics and evolution. Participation in the undergraduate
Microbiology Degree program is expected. Dr. Thomas Chrzanowski, Chair of Microbiology
Search

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of research productivity. Successful
candidates will be expected to establish vigorous, extramurally funded research labs and
participate in both graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth
metropolitan area, UT Arlington is a fast-growing, comprehensive university in The University of
Texas System. Additional information is available at http://www.uta.edu/biology/. Applicants
should submit curriculum vitae; copies of up to five publications; statements of research and
teaching interests; and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of four persons
who can provide letters of reference. Send applications to the appropriate Search Chair at
Department of Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19498, Arlington, TX 76019-0498.
Review of completed applications will begin 9 October 2006, and will continue until the positions
are filled.
Hiring will be contingent on the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation for
security sensitive positions. UT Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Special Guest Advisers, including Dr. Clare Ozawa -- Careers in Consulting

2006-07-19T10:31:43Z

Please visit the AAAS Career Discussion Forum during our special Guest
Adviser week of July 17th. This week, we have two consultants with us
who will address your questions and career interests in consulting
careers. Both Dr. John Greene and Dr. Clare Ozawa are with us all week,

ready to answer your questions and to discuss their mutual areas of
expertise.
Dr. Ozawa will be responding to questions about the field of business
consulting. As an in-house expert at McKinsey, Clare Ozawa took an
unusal turn with her career (after a PhD in Neurosciences from
Stanford). This led her away from the bench and into a role at one of
the world's best-known consulting firms, where she is an Engagement
Manager for the company. Many people who are targeting consulting
careers know about McKinsey and their reputation for hiring large
numbers of MBA's and PhD's. Clare will help us make sense of what the
career track is like inside this company and others like it.

Dr. Greene is a scientist and well-known expert in the field of
bioinformatics, and he serves as the director of this practice area for

SRA International. SRA is a leading provider of information technology
services and solutions - including strategic consulting; systems
design, development, and integration; and outsourcing and managed
services - to clients in national security, civil government, and
health care and public health markets. Obviously, informatics is
critical to their client base, and Dr. Greene manages this part of the
consulting practice. He will answer your questions about bioinformatics

careers now and into the future.

The AAAS Science Careers Discussion Forum is a unique resource for
scientists. Please visit us and join the community for a question or
two this week to our two consulting experts.

Best regards, Dave Jensen, Moderator, http://www.sciencecareers.org -
click on the forum link

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Sr. Director, Biostatistics

2006-07-14T11:53:10Z

SR. DIRECTOR, BIOSTATISTICS / DATA MANAGEMENT - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Manage an efficient statistics and data management function to support the discovery, clinical development and regulatory needs of company. This position will be responsible for planning and performing statistical analysis for clinical trials -evaluation of drugs. Which includes the design, implementation, analysis and reporting of clinical trials. Participate in the preparation of INDs, NDAs, and other reports required by management and regulatory agencies for drug programs. Manage a staff of 4-6 direct reports.

Respond to queries posed by medical monitors, senior management, and regulatory agencies. Responsible for providing statistical advice to clinical research, data management, and regulatory staff. Provide vision, management and technical expertise to build a core statistics and data management function capable of supporting discovery and clinical development. Ensure that company has the necessary capabilities and staff to operate a core in-house data management function and effectively integrate in-house and outsourced data management effectively to successfully and efficiently support regulatory requirements.

The primary focus of this position is on clinical trials methodology and data, but will oversee outsourcing of selected data management and statistical projects. Ensure appropriate selection vendors. Monitor performance. Ensure appropriate quality and audits. Responsible for the statistical design of clinical trials, ensuring the design of CRFs meet the statistical criteria of the protocol. Participate in investigator's meetings, deadline driven with timely reporting of written analysis plan. Involved in preparation of BLA ,NDA, MAA for submission.

Write statistical sections of the clinical research reports.

This position will provide statistical, clinical trial methodological, and regulatory input to study teams: trial design, sample size estimation, randomization, statistical methods for . Responsible for the analysis of clinical trial data, provide statistical input into the reporting of clinical trial results, and clearly communicate statistical results and concepts to non-statisticians. Provide input into statistical and data management processes. Participate in interactions with regulatory agencies as required. Contribute ideas for more efficient and effective design and analysis of the clinical trials. Appoint, hire, train and manage all department staff by setting clearly defined goals, timelines, and reviewing the progress.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics with at least 5 years of related experience or MS with minimum of 5 years related experience in pharmaceutical/biotech setting. Broad experience in clinical statistics, data management are required. SAS programming is highly desirable. Position requires excellent and proven leadership skills, team skills, written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Oncology experience is preferred. Capable of representing the Company in statistical discussions with the FDA and other major regulatory authorities worldwide.

Email Resume in MS WORD format to: Resumes@...

Elite Staffing Services, Inc.
Elite Recruiting Services, Inc.

Web: www.elitestaffingsvc.com
Phone: 858-455-8300

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job conservation zoologist in Massachusetts

2006-07-12T13:57:33Z

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Subject: job conservation zoologist in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, part of the
state Division of Fisheries & Wildlife has a full time contract position for
a zoologist.

Full details are posted at:
http://ceo.hrd.state.ma.us/ceo.nsf/42719dc0df11664f85256a2b005f440e/29bb
53c9bc5385fe8525719c0047f2f7?OpenDocument

You need the entire url including the "OpenDocument" to get the job
description.

This is a full-time contract position through June 30, 2007, with the
possibility of extension. The incumbent will work with the Natural Heritage
& Endangered Species Program (NHESP) in the Division of Fisheries and
Wildlife (DFW) to prepare "conservation management practices" (CMP)
documents for selected wildlife species that are listed under the MA
Endangered Species Act in order to protect their populations; maintain their
habitat for long-term viability; while at the same time maintaining the
opportunity to sustainably manage forests.
Specifically, "conservation management practices" documents will be prepared
by NHESP for at least five rare species or species groups with funding from,
and in collaboration with, DFW's Forestry Program and the Department of
Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Division of Water Supply Protection and
Bureau of Forestry.

The successful applicant will research, draft, and produce "conservation
management practices" (CMPs) documents for species, or groups of species,
that describe how to minimize the potential impacts of forestry activities
on species listed under, and protected by, the MA Endangered Species Act
(MESA). Developing CMPs will benefit both rare species and forest management
by 1) having the most recent scientific studies guide NHESP?s review of
projects involving the harvest of forest products, 2) improving the
consistency and timeliness of the reviews for many species, 3) providing the
natural resources and forestry community with more predictable results of
FCP reviews by NHESP, and 4) providing guidance for the planning and
harvesting of forest products. Examples of these documents can be accessed
at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/cmpdraft.htm

Application Instructions:
All application must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter making
specific reference to this particular announcement, a current resume with 3
references and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment
form, which can be found on the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
web site at http://www.state.ma.us/envir/, select the link Employment, then
EOEA employment application or you may request a copy be sent to you. All
applications must be received in this office no later than 5:00 P.M. on the
Monday following the Deadline date.

How to apply:
Mail cover letter and resume to:

Peter Burke, Personnel Officer
Department of Fish & Game
251 Causeway Street ? Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114-2152

Telephone #: (617) 626-1562
Fax #: (617) 626-1505

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JOB OPENING at The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium -- Curatorial Assistant-Brazilian specimen catalogue

2006-06-09T09:17:30Z

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JOB OPENING at The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium

Curatorial Assistant-Brazilian specimen catalogue

The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium has an immediate opening for
someone interested in participating in all aspects of creating an
on-line catalogue of its extensive collection of plant specimens from
the interior upland of Brazil. The catalogue will provide a preliminary
checklist of the region's flora and will facilitate studies of its
diversity and conservation.

Required qualifications and experience include: entering information
from labels of Brazilian plant specimens into computer database; taking
digital images of specimens; curating, selecting, and filing specimens
according to taxonomic and geographic criteria; and other
collections-related tasks as needed. Ideal candidate will have minimum
of a B.S. or B.A. in plant biology; taxonomy coursework; familiarity
with scientific plant names and other biological information and South
American geography; capacity for organized, detail-oriented, accurate,
efficient work; experience with databases and herbarium methods; working
knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish; ability to reach specimens in
cabinets 8 ft. high and at ground level. Salary is commensurate with
experience, excellent benefits including 4 wks vacation. This is a grant
funded position for three years.

Please send resume and cover letter to: HR Representative- CA, The New
York Botanical Garden 200th St. & Kazimiroff Blvd. Bronx, NY
10458-5126. Fax (718) 220-6504. Email: hr2@.... EOE/M/F/D/V.

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postdoc: theory/bioinformatics of evolutionary capacitors

2006-06-09T07:59:04Z

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Postdoc position: theoretical population genetics and bioinformatics of
evolvability

Evolutionary capacitor mechanisms such as alternative splicing and the
heat shock protein Hsp90 store variation in a latent form and reveal it
later. Capacitors appear to be common, and could have a significant impact
in facilitating evolution. The project is to develop theoretical
population genetic models of evolutionary capacitance in finite
populations, and to test predictions of the models in the case of the
yeast prion [PSI+] using a bioinformatic / comparative genomic approach. A
variety of concepts in evolutionary biology will be explored and made
rigorous, including evolvability, preadaptation and genetic assimilation.

The postdoc will work with PI Joanna Masel
(http://eebweb.arizona.edu/Faculty/bios/masel.html) at the University of
Arizona in Tucson. NIH funding is secured, and the position is renewable
over multiple years. Preferred start date is Aug 1 2006. Ph.D. with strong
quantitative background and computational and/or modeling experience is
required. Prefer experience in some of: bioinformatics, comparative
genomics, evolutionary theory, computational methods based on linear
algebra, other algorithm experience, finite Markov chains, PERL, MySQL,
other computational or mathematical biology. Apply at
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?
time=1149804569542
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