The Swedish Natural History Museum has a postdoctoral position available in palaeobotany. Please forward this on to anyone who may be interested.
Please note the deadline for application materials is Jan 18th:
The Paleobotany Department conducts research on plant development through Earth´s geological history, with special emphasis on seed plant development and diversification. The research contributes to the museum´s research themes “Ecosystems and Species History” and “Diversity of Life”. The department is also responsible for one of Europe´s largest collections of plant fossils.
You will work within the project “Permian and Mesozoic permineralized floras”, specifically investigating the anatomy, diversity and biotic interactions of plants, fungi and invertebrates preserved three-dimensionally within siliceous permineralized peats and fossil wood from various parts of the world. You will be expected to undertake substantial laboratory processing and analysis of samples (including rock-cutting, thin-sectioning, acid bulk-maceration, palynological preparation, transmitted light and fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and macrophotography) and to compile the results and interpretations into manuscripts for publication. You will be required to order, label and register the studied fossil specimens in the department´s database. You will also be expected to participate in the department´s day-to-day planning and operation.
You have a PhD in palaeobotany/palaeontology, geology or biology and an interest in continuing palaeobotanical studies. The work requires a high standard of English writing and a solid knowledge of plant anatomy, palaeobotanical nomenclature, good computer skills and an ability to work efficiently and independently in analytical laboratories. An ability to maintain strict health and safety standards (especially in relation to the use of strong acids) in the laboratory is required. Experience with macrophotography, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and image processing will be strongly advantageous. The work requires good interpersonal skills, accuracy and flexibility.
The preferred starting date is March 4, 2013, but this is negotiable. The position is available for 12 months in the first instance (with the possibility of extension).
For more information about the position, contact Dr Stephen McLoughlin (steve.mcloughlin@nrm.se). Union representatives are Ove Johansson, SACO-S and Yvonne Arremo, ST. All can be reached at telephone number 08-519 540 00.
Please send your application with cover letter and CV, marked with dnr 33-734/2012, to rekrytering@nrm.se or to Swedish Museum of Natural History, Box 50007, SE 104 05, Stockholm, Sweden, no later than January 18, 2013.
viernes, diciembre 21, 2012
Solidaridad con los colegas del Field Museum
Nos ha llegado un mensaje de nuestro colega Peter J. Makovicky invitandonos a solidarizarnos con la situación de nuestros colegas del Field Museum of Natural History. Os lo adjuntamos, con los enlaces para poder firmar el apoyo.
Dear all,
as many of you have already heard, the Field Museum is going through another round of budget cuts. This time, however, we are facing a very drastic level of cuts - $5M to our operating budget of ~$70M (>$25M of which are tied up in depreciation, debt service, and service contracts). The bulk of these cuts will fall on the two scientific divisions, Collections and Research, which encompasses our 25 million specimens and the staff who curate and manage them, and ECCo, a smaller unit dedicated to conservation efforts. The $3M cut represents roughly a halving of our operating salary budget and will entail lay-offs of a quarter to one-third of our staff, which has already been experiencing hiring freezes since 2005 and two rounds of cuts in 2008 and 2010. There can be no doubt in anyone's mind that this will severely affect our research capabilities and impact upon our ability to maintain our world-class collections. Our Board and administration have essentially admitted that cuts are to be targeted at scientific staff and faculty to the press:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-field-museum-to-cut-staff-overhaul-operations-and-limit-research-scope-20121218,0,6939773.story?track=rss
An exigency committee has been convened and begun meeting as part of mandated procedure to look at the potential to dismiss tenured faculty. As a colleague and someone who has worked with our collections, I urge you to take a few minutes and sing our on-line petition, which you can find at:
https://www.change.org/petitions/protect-research-at-field-museum-of-natural-history-chicago
Please distribute this to your colleagues around the world. We hope that the combined voices of a global community of researchers will have a positive impact and have our board and administration reconsider the distribution of cuts.
Dear all,
as many of you have already heard, the Field Museum is going through another round of budget cuts. This time, however, we are facing a very drastic level of cuts - $5M to our operating budget of ~$70M (>$25M of which are tied up in depreciation, debt service, and service contracts). The bulk of these cuts will fall on the two scientific divisions, Collections and Research, which encompasses our 25 million specimens and the staff who curate and manage them, and ECCo, a smaller unit dedicated to conservation efforts. The $3M cut represents roughly a halving of our operating salary budget and will entail lay-offs of a quarter to one-third of our staff, which has already been experiencing hiring freezes since 2005 and two rounds of cuts in 2008 and 2010. There can be no doubt in anyone's mind that this will severely affect our research capabilities and impact upon our ability to maintain our world-class collections. Our Board and administration have essentially admitted that cuts are to be targeted at scientific staff and faculty to the press:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-field-museum-to-cut-staff-overhaul-operations-and-limit-research-scope-20121218,0,6939773.story?track=rss
An exigency committee has been convened and begun meeting as part of mandated procedure to look at the potential to dismiss tenured faculty. As a colleague and someone who has worked with our collections, I urge you to take a few minutes and sing our on-line petition, which you can find at:
https://www.change.org/petitions/protect-research-at-field-museum-of-natural-history-chicago
Please distribute this to your colleagues around the world. We hope that the combined voices of a global community of researchers will have a positive impact and have our board and administration reconsider the distribution of cuts.
Samuel nos felicita y se nos va
Samuel Zamora, un buen amigo de los aragosaureros nos ha mandado su felicitación. Samuel se nos va a la Smithsonian Institution de Washington a seguir investigación en equinodermos del Cámbrico.
Ánimo Samuel que estamos contigo en esta parte del charco
Vinosaurio nos felicita
Animo chaval que falta poco... y gracias por la felicitación
Puesto de trabajo en la University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Geosciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2013. The position is for 2013-14, but may be renewed for up to three more years. Applicants will be expected to complement our existing strengths in hard rock geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, sedimentary geology, or paleoecology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach two courses per year at multiple levels within our curriculum, and supervise research by graduate and undergraduate students. Minimum qualifications for the position are a PhD in Geosciences or related field by August 2013 and research experience in geosciences. Postdoctoral experience, strong publication record, funding experience, and teaching experience, though not required, are viewed as assets. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Application deadline is February 28, 2013. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/11260. Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research interests with the online application. Published works may be uploaded with the application as an 'Other Document 1'. After a review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to provide confidential letters of recommendation.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 13 full-time faculty. For more information about the Department of Geosciences, visit http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/.
For UWM’s Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 to request a paper copy. UWM is an AA/EEO employer.
Department of Geosciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2013. The position is for 2013-14, but may be renewed for up to three more years. Applicants will be expected to complement our existing strengths in hard rock geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, sedimentary geology, or paleoecology. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach two courses per year at multiple levels within our curriculum, and supervise research by graduate and undergraduate students. Minimum qualifications for the position are a PhD in Geosciences or related field by August 2013 and research experience in geosciences. Postdoctoral experience, strong publication record, funding experience, and teaching experience, though not required, are viewed as assets. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Application deadline is February 28, 2013. To apply, please go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/11260. Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research interests with the online application. Published works may be uploaded with the application as an 'Other Document 1'. After a review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to provide confidential letters of recommendation.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, research-oriented institution located on the northeast side of Milwaukee, five blocks from Lake Michigan. The Department of Geosciences offers B.S./B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs and is staffed by 13 full-time faculty. For more information about the Department of Geosciences, visit http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/.
For UWM’s Campus Security Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 to request a paper copy. UWM is an AA/EEO employer.
miércoles, diciembre 19, 2012
Felicitación de la Sampuz
El dibujo es bien divertido...
Puesto de trabajo en Biología evolutiva en la Cornell University
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Cornell University
Lab Technician III – Job # 19196
Job Description
Research position in evolutionary biology/herpetology lab. Provide tech support for molecular systematics and comparative population genetics/genomics research. Specific responsibilities include DNA isolation, PCR, library construction, sample preparation, editing sequence data, using genomic database and searching tools, running phylogenetic and population genetic software, and data interpretation. General responsibilities include maintaining and purchasing laboratory supplies, assisting with grant proposal and manuscript preparation, and assisting with student training. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for a second year upon satisfactory performance. Endowed college employee benefits apply.
Qualifications
BS in biology-related field strongly preferred with at least one year of experience in a molecular biology or molecular systematics environment. Working knowledge of standard molecular lab protocols and basic field biology techniques. Neatness, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to manage people and be a team leader. Some weekend/evening hours will be necessary for field collecting trips, and time-sensitive lab procedures.
Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2013
Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Kelly Zamudio at krz2@cornell.edu.
Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
To apply please visit:
https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10164/jobsearch.ftl
Cornell University
Lab Technician III – Job # 19196
Job Description
Research position in evolutionary biology/herpetology lab. Provide tech support for molecular systematics and comparative population genetics/genomics research. Specific responsibilities include DNA isolation, PCR, library construction, sample preparation, editing sequence data, using genomic database and searching tools, running phylogenetic and population genetic software, and data interpretation. General responsibilities include maintaining and purchasing laboratory supplies, assisting with grant proposal and manuscript preparation, and assisting with student training. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for a second year upon satisfactory performance. Endowed college employee benefits apply.
Qualifications
BS in biology-related field strongly preferred with at least one year of experience in a molecular biology or molecular systematics environment. Working knowledge of standard molecular lab protocols and basic field biology techniques. Neatness, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to manage people and be a team leader. Some weekend/evening hours will be necessary for field collecting trips, and time-sensitive lab procedures.
Applications will be accepted through January 30, 2013
Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Kelly Zamudio at krz2@cornell.edu.
Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
To apply please visit:
https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10164/jobsearch.ftl
Reconstrucción paleoambiental del yacimiento de Peña Larga (Álava) con micromamíferos
El abrigo rocoso de Peña Larga posee una larga secuencia arqueológica con siete unidades estratigráficas, seis de ellas culturales, que comprenden el Neolítico temprano y medio, el Calcolítico temprano y tardío, y la Edad del Bronce temprana y media (Cronozonas Atlántica a Subboreal). Cerca de 28000 restos de microvertebrados fueron recuperados en el yacimiento, de los cuales 2553 se identificaron a nivel genérico y/o específico. La muestra de microvertebrados, compuesta por mamíferos, pájaros, reptiles y anfibios, se acumuló de forma natural, principalmente por rapaces nocturnas, pero también, en algunos casos, por pequeños carnívoros.
En Peña Larga, solo los pequeños mamíferos cumplen las condiciones para ser utilizados en reconstrucción paleoambiental: son muy sensibles a las condiciones climáticas y sus distribuciones a lo largo de la secuencia estratigráfica, medidas en términos de la abundancia relativa de las distintas especies, sirven como indicio aproximado de los cambios de clima y hábitat. La mayor parte de los restos de pequeños vertebrados identificados (77%) proceden del Nivel III, lo que probablemente se deba a que coincide con un período más prolongado de desocupación de la cueva (en relación con el resto de niveles), y al consiguiente incremento de la actividad de las aves rapaces.
La estrecha relación entre medioambiente y dinámica de ocupación se hace particularmente evidente también en el Nivel III, cuando el abrigo fue usado como sepulcro colectivo en lugar de como vivienda. Durante este período, la gente habría preferido construir sus residencias al aire libre, animados tanto por las buenas condiciones climáticas como por la proliferación de espacios abiertos.
La reconstrucción paleoambiental de Peña Larga basada en los micromamíferos coincide, en líneas generales, con otros indicadores de clima y hábitat, tales como el polen y el registro de anfibios y reptiles en la escala local, y con un sondeo de hielo de Groenlandia central en la escala global. Las condiciones más frescas detectadas en el Nivel II corresponden aproximadamente con la corta “Edad Glacial” registrada durante la transición Calcolítico/Edad del Bronce. Todos estos factores convierten el registro paleoambiental de Peña Larga en una herramienta muy útil con fines comparativos tanto a nivel regional como continental.
La referencia completa del artículo es: Rofes, J., Zuluaga, M.C., Murelaga, X., Fernández-Eraso, J., Bailon, S., Iriarte, M.J., Ortega, L.A., Alonso-Olazabal, A. Paleoenvironmetal reconstruction of the early Neolithic to middle Bronze Age Peña Larga rock shelter (Álava, Spain) from the small mammal record. Quaternary International (2012), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yqres.2012.11.002.
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