viernes, marzo 21, 2014

Un trabajo para doctores en el Field Museum de Chicago

 Nos ha llegado un puesto de trabajo postdoctoral para el Field Museum de Chicago. Os lo adjuntamos

THE JOHN CALDWELL MEEKER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW. Applications are invited for the position of the John Caldwell Meeker Postdoctoral Researcher in
the Earth Sciences Section, Science & Education, at The Field Museum.
The successful candidate will be expected to complement, and/ or
participate in any one of the ongoing research programs in the Section.
Research projects are being pursued in the areas of Vertebrate
Paleontology, Invertebrate Paleontology, and Meteoritics. Individual
curators and their research programs are featured on the Field Museum
website (http://fieldmuseum.org/explore/department/geology).
Applications will be reviewed both for merit and suitability with the
research and collections strengths of the department. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to contact curators they are interested in
collaborating with prior to submitting an application.

A Ph.D. in a field of research represented in the Earth Sciences Section
is required. The term for this position is for a maximum of two years.
The appointment is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2014 or soon
thereafter.

Please send a statement of research interests and experience, a
curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three
referees (with e-mail addresses) to: Olivier Rieppel, Head of Earth
Sciences Section, The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, IL
60605-2496 USA; e-mail: rieppel@fieldmuseum.org; phone: (312) 665-7630.
Applications must be received by June 1st, 2014. The Field Museum is an
equal opportunity employer.

jueves, marzo 20, 2014

El lince ibérico, Lynx pardinus, Carnivora, Mammalia

El mamífero más querido de los conservacionistas actuales, lástima que no haya sido así siempre, afortunadamente todo llega y en este caso de una manera muy científica y muy interesante para los paleontólogos que trabajamos en vertebrados pues tenemos a golpe de click un esqueleto prácticamente completo del lince ibérico. Podemos girarlo, medirlo, ampliarlo….como si tuviéramos cada hueso en las manos. Ojalá esta idea sea más apoyada por los políticos y nos den dinero para hacer museos virtuales de los vertebrados actuales…y fósiles.

Sueño con un armario virtual de esqueletos de aves, dinosaurios, ratones gigantes y todo lo que queramos soñar en esqueletos de vertebrados, para los “coleccionistas de huesos” esta página web promete: http://www.thevirtualmuseumoflife.com/lynx/

Según Laura Ramírez, de la agencia EFE VERDE,  el lince ibérico es el primer huésped del Museo Virtual de la Vida, un espacio para la divulgación científica que ha puesto a disposición del público el atlas digital del esqueleto de una de las especies índice en la conservación de la biodiversidad en España.

Un indicador del interés que ha despertado en el público es la gran cantidad de noticias generadas, sobre todo en la prensa sevillana, pero también en la prensa del resto de España e internacional.

Todos los enlaces están a continuación

AGENCIA EFE VERDE
http://www.efeverde.com/blog/noticias/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida/

LA INFORMACIÓN
http://noticias.lainformacion.com/salud/investigacion-medica/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida_w8EYcH518NAUcCNp9pqCy4/

EL CONFIDENCIAL
http://www.elconfidencial.com/ultima-hora-en-vivo/2014-03-09/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida_195707/

LA VANGUARDIA
http://www.lavanguardia.com/local/sevilla/20140309/54402924047/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida.html

TERRA
http://noticias.terra.es/ciencia/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida,91e0a9688cd94410VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html

EL DIARIO MONTAÑÉS
http://www.eldiariomontanes.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

HOY
http://www.hoy.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

ANDALUCÍA INFORMACIÓN- SEVILLA
http://andaluciainformacion.es/sevilla/386382/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida/

LA VERDAD DE MURCIA
http://www.laverdad.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

LA RIOJA
http://www.larioja.com/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

EL IDEAL DE GRANADA
http://www.ideal.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

EL CORREO VASCO
http://www.elcorreo.com/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

IBEROAMÉRICA.NET
http://iberoamerica.net/espana/prensa-generalista/elconfidencial.com/20140309/noticia.html?id=UfN0D8f

EL NORTE DE CASTILLA
http://www.elnortedecastilla.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/vida-ocio/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

ANDALUCÍA CRÍTICO
http://andalucia.diariocritico.com/medio-ambiente/lince-museo-virtual-de-la-vida/436153

EL COMERCIO
http://www.elcomercio.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

SUR
http://www.diariosur.es/agencias/20140309/mas-actualidad/sociedad/lince-iberico-primer-huesped-museo_201403091111.html

PARQUES DE MADRID
http://www.parque-madrid.es/noticias/

APRENDIZAJE VERDE MÉXICO
http://www.aprendizajeverde.net/

LA RAZON
http://www.larazon.es/detalle_normal/noticias/5800618/verde/el-lince-iberico-primer-huesped-del-museo-virtual-de-la-vida#.Ttt1g9wB0gFIwK9

miércoles, marzo 19, 2014

Dos puestos de trabajo en el Swedish Museum of Natural History

Nos ha llegado información de dos puestos de trabajo en el Swedish Museum of Natural History. Hay tiempo para solicitarlos hasta el 30 de Marzo

1) Head of the Department of Palaeobiology, Swedish Museum of Natural History

The Department of Palaeobiology was formed in March 2013 after the merger of the former departments of Palaeobotany and Palaeozoology. The department has extensive and valuable scientific collections in all areas of palaeontology and conducts world leading research in several fields, with emphasis on the origin and development of Cenozoic vertebrates, Palaeozoic invertebrates and seed-plants. Approximately twenty-five people work in the department. We are seeking a dynamic academic leader with experience in collections-based palaeobiology. The candidate has the ability to develop the department´s strengths in world-class, innovative research, collections management, and promotion of palaeontology to the broader public.

Duties
The position involves comprehensive planning and management, including personnel, budgetary and work environment responsibilities. Duties also include participation in management and development of the research sector within the museum, including participation in the steering committee, and implementing actions in priority areas of the museum´s operations. Emphasis will be given to consolidating and developing the new department´s operations. In addition to the managerial responsibilities, the position also provides opportunities within designated work time for the candidate´s own original research or other duties within palaeobiology.

Qualifications
You preferably have previous experience of staff and managerial duties. You must have extensive experience in collections-based work in palaeobiology. You preferably have a PhD in palaeobiology and evidence of scientific productivity at a high international level. Documented ability to obtain external research funding is meritorious, as is experience in conservation and public promotion of fossil collections of a diverse nature. You must be creative and dynamic and have good interpersonal skills. The ability to work in team is essential.

The Swedish Museum of Natural History can promote an employee to professor if she/he is found to have the required qualifications after an evaluation by external reviewers. The successful applicant may apply for such evaluation. The administrative language is Swedish and the candidate must have achieved
documented skills in speaking and reading Swedish within two years. Most current departmental heads within the Swedish Museum of Natural History are men; we encourage female candidates.

The applicant should provide
1. An application with CV/résumé.
2.  Any other documents that the applicant wishes to submit focusing on
administrative experience and broader contributions to the development of the
field.
3.  References to previous work.
4.  A statement outlining the applicant´s vision for the strategic development of
research and collections management in the department.
The position is a full time permanent appointment with a six month probationary period.

Details are given by Per Ericson, Director of Science. Union representatives are Bodil Kajrup, SACO-S and Marianne Hamnede, ST. All can be reached at + 46 8-519 540 00. The complete application must be submitted to rekrytering@nrm.se or the Swedish Museum of Natural History, P. O. Box 50007, SE-104 05 STOCKHOLM latest 30 March 2014. Mark your application dnr 2.3.1-168-2014.


2) Researcher in Palaeobiology

Duties
Carry out independent collections-based research at a high international level in the fields of palaeozoology or pre-quaternary palaeobotany, including obtaining external research funding, publishing in leading international journals, presenting research results at international and domestic conferences, etc. The position also includes shared responsibility for documentation and digitalization, supervision of visitors, and dissemination of scientific knowledge to the public and schools. Also, when required, teaching student groups, supervising research students and mentoring postdoctoral researchers, and participating in other activities of the museum and department.

Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent in palaeontology is required. The successful applicant will be creative and dynamic with documented postdoctoral scientific production at a high international level. Ability to work in a team is essential, and the skills or experience to contribute to the administration and development of the research discipline are advantageous. Documented ability to obtain external research funding is meritorious, as is experience in management, practical enhancement, conservation and public promotion of fossil collections of a diverse nature.

This is an open search. Position and salary will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful applicant. The Swedish Museum of Natural History can promote an employee to professor if she/he is found to have the required qualification after an evaluation by external reviewers. The successful applicant may apply for such an evaluation.

The applicant should provide
1. An application with CV/résumé.
2. A complete list of scientific publications.
3. Three copies each of the five most significant publications.
4. An account of previous experience in research and collections work.
5. An account of current research and research interest.
6. Any other relevant documentation the applicant wishes to provide.

Additional information
The position is a full time permanent appointment with a six month probationary period. The Swedish museum of Natural History strives for gender balance and ethic and cultural diversity among its staff.

Details are given by Per Ericson, Director of Science. Union representatives are Ove Johansson, SACO-S and Marianne Hamnede, ST. All can be reached at + 46 8 519 540 00. The complete application (in English) must be submitted to rekrytering@nrm.se or the Swedish Museum of Natural History, P. O. Box 50007, 104 05 STOCKHOLM latest 30 march 2014. Mark your application dnr 2.3.1-169-2014.