La Sociedad de Amigos del Museo Paleontológico de la Universidad de
Zaragoza (Sampuz) nos ha concedido el premio Aragonia de divulgación
científica. Se trata de uno de los premios más importantes que se
conceden en nuestra comunidad Autónoma y premia la labor de personas
individuales, asociaciones, empresas etc., en divulgar y proteger
cualquier aspecto de las Ciencias Naturales. Nos ha hecho una gran
ilusión la concesión del premio que se otorgará el Sábado 15 de
Diciembre coincidiendo con la cena de hermandad que realiza la Sampuz en
el Complejo el Soto de Zaragoza.
En la entrega de galardones, se
premiará además a Daniel Gómez, biólogo; a Eduardo Mayoral, primer
catedrático de Paleontología de origen aragonés, actualmente en la
Universidad de Huelva; al Museo de los Mares Paleozoicos de Santa Cruz
de Nogueras (Teruel) y a SAICA Natur, que ha identificado el principio
tercero de la Declaración de Río (1992) en el que se propone "satisfacer
las necesidades de las generaciones presentes sin comprometer las
posibilidades de las del futuro para atender sus propias necesidades".
Durante el acto se presentará un nuevo número de la revista Naturaleza
Aragonesa.
Como todos los años, la primera felicitación navideña es de Antoni Lacasa, un buen amigo de Aragosaurus. Cada año nos envía un dibujo distinto con su personal toque.
Ahora tenemos debate sobre lo que está mirando José, será la estrella, o qué sera...
Muchas gracias Antoni
Nos ha llegado información de un trabajo en la Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences. Os la adjuntamos
The College of Science at Virginia Tech, in support of the university's
strategic plan, is expanding its research presence in Energy and the
Environment through interdisciplinary faculty hires across departments (for
further information, visit www.science.vt.edu under faculty openings). As
part of this initiative, the Department of Geosciences (www.geos.vt.edu)
anticipates a tenure-track opening in Paleobiology and Geobiology, to start
in Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. The department is an
international leader in many areas of Geosciences research, with six new
members added to its faculty in the last two years. For the new position,
the successful candidate needs to have outstanding research/teaching
experience that explores the paleontological record using observational,
experimental, and quantitative methods to reconstruct the co-evolutionary
history of the biosphere and Earth's surface environment at various spatial
and temporal scales. Appointment at the assistant professor level is
anticipated.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research
program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
continue development of scholarly activities and professional capabilities,
and participate in department, college, and university governance.
Occasional travel to attend professional conferences is required. Applicants
must have a Ph.D. degree in Geosciences or a related discipline at the time
of appointment, have demonstrated capability/promise to develop an active
research program, and pass a criminal background check. Preference will be
given to candidates whose research areas complement existing strengths in
the department.
Questions regarding the new position can be directed to Search Committee
chair Dr. Shuhai Xiao (xiao@vt.edu). To receive full consideration,
applications must be submitted online (http://www.jobs.vt.edu; reference
posting #0122338) by December 21, 2012, and should include a cover letter,
resume, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information of
at least four referees. Salary will be commensurate with rank and
experience.
