Last application date: Feb 16, 2015 23:59
Department: WE13 - Department of Geology and soil science
Contract: Statutary
Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Autonomous academic staff
The faculty of Sciences has a vacancy for a professorship, starting
from 1 October 2015. It concerns a full time position as Professor in
the rank of Assistant Professor tenure track in the Department of
Geology and Soil Science, charged with academic teaching (mostly in
Dutch), academic research and academic services in the discipline of
biostratigraphy.
PROFILE
- a PhD with dissertation in sciences: geology, or a discipline that is
declared admissible by the evaluation committee; or a degree recognized
as equivalent;
- at least two years of postdoctoral experience as at 1 October 2015;
- an outstanding research record in the field of study concerned,
demonstrated by recent publications in national and international peer
reviewed journals and/or books;
- a demonstrable interest and expertise in one or more of the following
fields is recommended: (micro)paleontology of animals, stratigraphy of
pre-Cenozoic deposits, geology of Europe;
- experience in international mobility is desirable; e.g. as
demonstrated through prolonged research visits to institutes other than
the university where the highest degree was obtained;
- teaching qualities to help university students in achieving their
full academic competences;
- a proven track record of successful teaching at an academic level is
an asset;
continued professional teaching development is an asset.
A full-time position at the entry level of assistant professor leads in
principle to a five-year temporary appointment within the tenure track
system. If the university board positively evaluates the performance of
the assistant professor, the position may lead to a permanent position
as an associate professor.
As an exception to the rule, the candidate may be appointed to a
permanent position, either immediately or in due course, based upon
similar academic performances at another university or research
institution as specified in article 91 of the university decree.
Candidates are required to enroll for the basic training.
Ghent University provides free Dutch and English language courses to
professors who are non-native speakers in order to support them in their
teaching activities.
More detailed information on this vacancy and on the way this job fits
in the department's strategy can be obtained from prof. Marc De Batist,
department chair, (tel. +32 (0) 9 2644587 or email:
marc.debatist@ugent.be
At Ghent University, the career plan for professorial staff in the rank
of assistant professor and associate professor is based on the periodic
evaluation of predefined personalized objectives.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
Applications should be sent no later than 16 February 2015 by e-mail to
recruitmentzap@ugent.be together with a letter of application and the
university application form for professorial staff (see below). The
required transcripts (copies of degrees) also need to be attached
Please merge all the documents in one file and mention the following
reference 20150109 biostratigraph in the subject of your mail.
The candidate will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of the
application.
The university application form for professorial staff is available via
the following link:
http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/zap/sollicitatieformulieren-zap/sollzapambt.docx/view
sábado, enero 17, 2015
Hell Creek Project Paleontology Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Washington
Organization: College of Arts and Sciences, Biology
Title : Research Associate
Search Number : NN9786, link: http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/nn9786/
Hell Creek Project Paleontology Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
The University of Washington (Seattle, WA) invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research associate (Job Class 0148), renewable for a second year. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Gregory P. Wilson, Associate Professor of Biology and Adjunct Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, on the multi-institution, multi-disciplinary Hell Creek Project. The position is 100% FTE for 12 months and will be 40% research, 40% curation, 20% fieldwork (allocation is negotiable), and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2015, and the position can begin as soon after that as a successful applicant is identified, with an anticipated start date of March/April 2015 (negotiable).
Responsibilities:
1) The candidate, upon consultation with Dr. Wilson, will propose a paleontological research problem that is relevant to the Hell Creek Project (on plants, invertebrates, or vertebrates) and can be largely addressed in a two-year time frame using Hell Creek Project fossil collections, and carry out this research program.
2) The candidate will lead and manage personnel efforts to prepare and curate Hell Creek Project fossil specimens and to mobilize these data into appropriate online databases.
3) Collaborative research, discussion, and presentation of research results in collaboration with members of the Hell Creek Project are expected. Some funds for research expenses and travel are possible. Start date is negotiable within limits, by arrangement with Dr. Wilson.
Minimum/Basic Qualification Required:
By the start date, all elements of the PhD, including the dissertation, must be completed and the degree conferred in the biological, earth sciences, or similar field, with an emphasis on specimen-based paleontological and paleobiological questions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
• PhD must be conferred less than six years prior to start date
• Demonstrated curatorial experience, and taxonomic expertise relevant to the project (plants, invertebrates, vertebrates)
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel and planning/leading fieldwork
• Research interests that are appropriate to the Hell Creek Project
• Explicit plan to collaborate with existing members of the Hell Creek Project
• Demonstrated ability to publish in English-language peer-reviewed journals
• An explicit proposal, detailed in the application, of your research question(s) and how you plan to use and curate specific parts of the Hell Creek Project collection to this end
Successful candidates will be able to complete the following:
(1) mobilize large amounts of Hell Creek data (i.e., specimen records and images) as part of the proposed research as well as the curatorial work; (2) develop new data sets and methods for their study; (3) organize and lead paleontological and geological fieldwork for eight weeks in Montana (duration negotiable); (4) involve undergraduates and contribute to outreach components (blogs, online images, DIG Field School, etc.); and (5) focus on a substantial part of the Hell Creek fossil collections important to a fundamental research question.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.
To apply:
Please submit (1) a cover letter (including contact information for three references), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a brief statement of previous curation, preparation, and field research experience (2-page limit), and (4) a proposed research plan (2-page limit), all in a single PDF file to gpwilson@u.washington.edu. Applications must be received by February 15, 2015.
Title : Research Associate
Search Number : NN9786, link: http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/nn9786/
Hell Creek Project Paleontology Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
The University of Washington (Seattle, WA) invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research associate (Job Class 0148), renewable for a second year. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Gregory P. Wilson, Associate Professor of Biology and Adjunct Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, on the multi-institution, multi-disciplinary Hell Creek Project. The position is 100% FTE for 12 months and will be 40% research, 40% curation, 20% fieldwork (allocation is negotiable), and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2015, and the position can begin as soon after that as a successful applicant is identified, with an anticipated start date of March/April 2015 (negotiable).
Responsibilities:
1) The candidate, upon consultation with Dr. Wilson, will propose a paleontological research problem that is relevant to the Hell Creek Project (on plants, invertebrates, or vertebrates) and can be largely addressed in a two-year time frame using Hell Creek Project fossil collections, and carry out this research program.
2) The candidate will lead and manage personnel efforts to prepare and curate Hell Creek Project fossil specimens and to mobilize these data into appropriate online databases.
3) Collaborative research, discussion, and presentation of research results in collaboration with members of the Hell Creek Project are expected. Some funds for research expenses and travel are possible. Start date is negotiable within limits, by arrangement with Dr. Wilson.
Minimum/Basic Qualification Required:
By the start date, all elements of the PhD, including the dissertation, must be completed and the degree conferred in the biological, earth sciences, or similar field, with an emphasis on specimen-based paleontological and paleobiological questions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
• PhD must be conferred less than six years prior to start date
• Demonstrated curatorial experience, and taxonomic expertise relevant to the project (plants, invertebrates, vertebrates)
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel and planning/leading fieldwork
• Research interests that are appropriate to the Hell Creek Project
• Explicit plan to collaborate with existing members of the Hell Creek Project
• Demonstrated ability to publish in English-language peer-reviewed journals
• An explicit proposal, detailed in the application, of your research question(s) and how you plan to use and curate specific parts of the Hell Creek Project collection to this end
Successful candidates will be able to complete the following:
(1) mobilize large amounts of Hell Creek data (i.e., specimen records and images) as part of the proposed research as well as the curatorial work; (2) develop new data sets and methods for their study; (3) organize and lead paleontological and geological fieldwork for eight weeks in Montana (duration negotiable); (4) involve undergraduates and contribute to outreach components (blogs, online images, DIG Field School, etc.); and (5) focus on a substantial part of the Hell Creek fossil collections important to a fundamental research question.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.
To apply:
Please submit (1) a cover letter (including contact information for three references), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a brief statement of previous curation, preparation, and field research experience (2-page limit), and (4) a proposed research plan (2-page limit), all in a single PDF file to gpwilson@u.washington.edu. Applications must be received by February 15, 2015.
Un grabado rupestre neandertal
Transcurridos más de 150 años de estos descubrimientos aún seguimos discutiendo acerca de importantes cuestiones sobre esta especie, el hombre de neandertal, siendo la complejidad de sus capacidades cognitivas uno de los temas en torno a los que giran estos interminables debates, uno entre mucho, ya que podemos sumar su origen así como la causa y momento de su extinción, y es tras este siglo y medio, cuando las cavidades de Gibraltar vuelven a aportar hallazgos e investigaciones cruciales para el conocimiento de esta especie.
Este año 2014 ha sido publicado en la revista PNAS, el descubrimiento y estudio de un grabado neandertal en la superficie de la roca de la Cueva de Gorham. Compuesto por trece ranuras entrecruzadas conformado a partir de líneas paralelas cortadas por otras casi perpendiculares, de apariencia profunda y precisa siguiendo un esquema aparentemente bien organizado en su distribución geométrica. Este hallazgo ha sido recientemente calificado como uno de los diez descubrimientos científicos más importantes de 2014 por la revista de actualidad científica francesa La Recherche. El carácter antrópico, no casual o accidental de estos trazos se ha comprobado tras la realización de una serie de análisis: microscópico, morfológico, químico geológicos, así como su posterior comparación experimental y tafonómica que revela que estos surcos fueron grabados con un artefacto lítico tallado conformando una punta robusta, seguramente preparada intencionalmente para realizar este trabajo.
Estos análisis también revelaron que para la ejecución de estos surcos se tuvo que repasar el trazo más de 50 veces con movimientos repetitivos y unidireccionales (sin movimiento de ida y vuelta), siendo esta última característica la que descarta que estas líneas fueran causadas accidentalmente por alguna tarea sobre piel, roca u otro material. Tanto por su forma de elaboración como por la ausencia de cualquier otra marca que revele cualquier proceso productivo, se probaría que estamos ante un motivo o forma de carácter decorativo o simbólico atendiendo a los términos generales de esta acepción.
Este grabado fue descubierto tras la excavación de un nivel sedimentario que lo sellaba, este contiene restos de industria lítica, adscrita al Musteriense (con útiles como raederas y con el uso de la técnica levallois y discoide), depósito formado en una amplia horquilla temporal pero cuya datación más antigua es de 39.000 años cal. BP, lo que conlleva una datación mínima de este grabado anterior a esta fecha.
Su función y capacidad representativa puede ser objeto de innumerables especulaciones y conjeturas, pero sin entrar en estos detalles, es este un descubrimiento que sin duda, viene a ampliar el repertorio de hallazgos que nos abren la puerta hacia la mente de los neandertales, sus capacidades cognitivas y su pensamiento simbólico. Las investigaciones realizadas en los últimos años en las cavidades gibraltareñas, especialmente en Gorham´s y Vanguard Caves han puesto de manifiesto diferentes comportamientos por parte de los neandertales que hasta no hace mucho sólo eran adscritos al Homo sapiens, como es la explotación del medio marino y costero con el consumo de moluscos como lapas y mejillones junto con el de delfines, atunes y focas monje, el consumo, y se entiende que su caza, de presas de pequeño tamaño, como el conejo o incluso aves como la paloma salvaje, a lo que debemos sumar el procesamiento de plumas de córvidos y buitres con una más que posible funcionalidad ornamental y simbólica.
El espectacular paraje en el que se encuentran estas cavidades, en la cara Oeste del peñón, en la actualidad conserva muchos aspectos medioambientales y geológicos que nos acercan al paisaje en el que hace milenios vivió el hombre de neandertal. Hoy día podemos conocerlo a través del estudio del registro hallado en el interior de las cuevas y comprobar como gran parte de este: flora y fauna aún está presente, es por todos estos valores por los que en la actualidad este conjunto de cavidades se encuentra nominado para ser declarado como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco.
El artículo original puede descargarse en el siguiente enlace: http://www.pnas.org/content/111/37/13301.full.pdf+html
En la figura: Grabado neandertal de Gorham´s Cave y complejo de cavidades de Gibraltar.
Fran Giles, un buen amigo de Aragosaurus ha escrito esta interesante nota.
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