jueves, agosto 28, 2008
Trilobitépolis en la Expo de Zaragoza,
Desde el 29 de agosto al 4 de septiembre se van a exponer más de una docena de reproducciones de trilobites a gran tamaño, realizadas por nuestro amigo Adrián Martínez Tierno. La muestra se puede ver en los jardines de la Puerta del Ebro, junto a la pasarela del Voluntariado (fuera del recinto Expo). La exposición se presenta el día 29 a las 11,30 horas. Más información en Aragosaurus.
Cuatro nuevos abrigos con pinturas rupestres descubiertos en Teruel
Cuatro nuevos abrigos rupestres con pinturas que representan seres humanos y otros animales han sido descubiertos en los bosques de pino rodeno de Tormón. Las pinturas corresponden al denominado Arte Levantino y fueron descubiertas durante las labores de limpieza y desbrozado del bosque por parte de los agentes de protección de la naturaleza.
El descubrimiento se suma a la gran cantidad de abrigos rupestres descubiertos durante los años 20 y 80 en los alrededores de Albarracín. Todos estos yacimientos, junto con varios yacimientos arqueológicos, medievales y de la guerra civil, están integrados dentro del Parque Cultural de Albarracín (http://parqueculturaldealbarracin.com/), que ofrece una ruta guiada muy recomendable. Los nuevos abrigos podrán ser visitados como parte de la ruta turística una vez se completen las tareas de restauración y protección de los mismos.
Más información en: http://www.diariodeteruel.net/hoy_noticia/hoy_noticia_notic1.htm
Hallados en Castellón los restos de un dinosaurio de hace 120 millones de años
Leemos en la edición digital de EL PAÍS:
Un grupo de paleontólogos ha encontrado en el yacimiento arqueológico de Morella (Castellón) los restos de un dinosaurio saurópodo que vivió hace más de 120 millones de años, en la época del Cretácico Inferior, ha informado este martes la Consejería de Cultura. La posición en que ha sido hallado el animal hace pensar a los expertos que permanece intacta gran parte de su estructura ósea, "convirtiéndose en uno de los descubrimientos más importantes de Europa", según las citadas fuentes. El yacimiento está situado en el término municipal de Morella -muy cerca de la localidad de Cinctorres-, donde en el año 2005 se iniciaron los trabajos arqueológicos y ya se descubrieron restos de dinosaurios saurópodos. El pasado 11 de agosto comenzó la segunda fase de las excavaciones, que ha permitido realizar este descubrimiento.
Como podéis ver este verano está resultando muy fructífero en el campo de la paleontología de dinosaurios (y no de la arqueología, como sugiere la noticia). Enhorabuena a nuestros compañeros de Morella por su descubrimiento.
miércoles, agosto 27, 2008
Conferencias de Paleontología en Alcoy
La Asociación Paleontológica Alcoyana "Isurus" un gurpo de conferencias sobre la Paleontología durante los sábados del mes de Septiembre a las 11 en el Salón de Actos del Centre Cultural d'Alcoi.13: biodiversitat i clasificació: la sisena gan extinción, a cargo de Francisco Javier Bellod, biólogo y profesor de Biología y Geología.
20: Patrimonio Geológico de la Provincia de Alicante, a cargo de Pedero Alfaro García, profesor de Geodinámica Interna de la Univesidad de Alicante.
27: Geología aplicada a los yacimientos paleontológicos, a cargo de Luis de Luque, geólogo de la Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis.
El día 28 se hará una visita a un yacimiento paleontológico por parte de de Luis de Luque
martes, agosto 26, 2008
Puesto de trabajo en conservación de ecosistemas
Interesante puesto de trabajo para biólogos
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Vice President for Conservation Science, NatureServe
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exciting opportunity for a conservation science professional who would like to work in an organization that is having a positive impact on some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.
The Conservation Science team develops methods to support conservation data collection and assessment. The team develops and maintains information on the taxonomy, range–wide distribution, and conservation status for plants, animals and ecosystems. They apply this information to help society adapt to climate change, conduct endangered and invasive species assessments, predict species ranges now and in the future, classify and map ecosystems, and assess the ecological integrity of specific places among other applications. Staff positions within this division include research botanists and zoologists, terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecologists, GIS and science information specialists.
The Vice President for Conservation Science guides the strategic development and growth of Conservation Science programs, projects and partnerships in NatureServe to result in significant and enduring effects in the conservation of species and systems. He/she will represent NatureServe in scientific partnerships, provide scientific leadership to our network of members, promote and support innovative approaches for the development and management of scientific information, including the advancement of conservation planning tools that facilitate the use of this information in the conservation arena.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide leadership for the Conservation Science programs in the strategic development of data, methods, tools, and integrated information products that result in significant enduring benefits in the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
2. Develop partnerships with national and international organizations, federal and subnational agencies, professional organizations, and academic institutions to enhance development and application of scientific standards, methods and products for the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
3. Raise public and private funds to support scientific activities.
4. Publish methods, results, and issue–oriented publications that advance effective conservation action.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ph.D. in biology or ecology, with special emphasis in conservation science. More than seven years work experience in applying the concepts of conservation biology and related fields to conservation decision–making and natural resources management.
2. Personal and professional credibility in the conservation science community.
3. Proven experience in program development, priority setting, and the management of finances, people, and workloads of a large program. Well organized and able to orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish set goals. Results-oriented, and able to set and keep objectives, develop schedules, anticipate and solve problems, measure performance against goals, and evaluate results.
4. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and cooperative agreements related to scientific initiatives and partnerships. Excellent skills in public/private partnership building and ability to deal perceptively and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a diverse array of people and institutions.
5. Excellent speaking and writing ability required, especially the ability to write cogently on complex technical matters.
6. Proven strategic thinker who can set priorities, and evaluate the financial and strategic implications of decisions.
Prefered Skills
Experience in fundraising in a highly competitive fundraising environment is desirable. An ability to find and nurture connections between staff, the Network, and donors is key.
CONTACT DETAILS
Send resume and covering letter to:
Attn: Job #CS881
1101 Wilson Blvd., 15th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
Fax: 703–908–1917
E-mail: jobs@natureserve.org (Please refer to Job #CS881 in subject line)
NATURESERVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Vice President for Conservation Science, NatureServe
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exciting opportunity for a conservation science professional who would like to work in an organization that is having a positive impact on some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.
The Conservation Science team develops methods to support conservation data collection and assessment. The team develops and maintains information on the taxonomy, range–wide distribution, and conservation status for plants, animals and ecosystems. They apply this information to help society adapt to climate change, conduct endangered and invasive species assessments, predict species ranges now and in the future, classify and map ecosystems, and assess the ecological integrity of specific places among other applications. Staff positions within this division include research botanists and zoologists, terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecologists, GIS and science information specialists.
The Vice President for Conservation Science guides the strategic development and growth of Conservation Science programs, projects and partnerships in NatureServe to result in significant and enduring effects in the conservation of species and systems. He/she will represent NatureServe in scientific partnerships, provide scientific leadership to our network of members, promote and support innovative approaches for the development and management of scientific information, including the advancement of conservation planning tools that facilitate the use of this information in the conservation arena.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Provide leadership for the Conservation Science programs in the strategic development of data, methods, tools, and integrated information products that result in significant enduring benefits in the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
2. Develop partnerships with national and international organizations, federal and subnational agencies, professional organizations, and academic institutions to enhance development and application of scientific standards, methods and products for the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
3. Raise public and private funds to support scientific activities.
4. Publish methods, results, and issue–oriented publications that advance effective conservation action.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ph.D. in biology or ecology, with special emphasis in conservation science. More than seven years work experience in applying the concepts of conservation biology and related fields to conservation decision–making and natural resources management.
2. Personal and professional credibility in the conservation science community.
3. Proven experience in program development, priority setting, and the management of finances, people, and workloads of a large program. Well organized and able to orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish set goals. Results-oriented, and able to set and keep objectives, develop schedules, anticipate and solve problems, measure performance against goals, and evaluate results.
4. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and cooperative agreements related to scientific initiatives and partnerships. Excellent skills in public/private partnership building and ability to deal perceptively and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a diverse array of people and institutions.
5. Excellent speaking and writing ability required, especially the ability to write cogently on complex technical matters.
6. Proven strategic thinker who can set priorities, and evaluate the financial and strategic implications of decisions.
Prefered Skills
Experience in fundraising in a highly competitive fundraising environment is desirable. An ability to find and nurture connections between staff, the Network, and donors is key.
CONTACT DETAILS
Send resume and covering letter to:
Attn: Job #CS881
1101 Wilson Blvd., 15th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
Fax: 703–908–1917
E-mail: jobs@natureserve.org (Please refer to Job #CS881 in subject line)
NATURESERVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
lunes, agosto 25, 2008
Cómo diferenciar un Tyrannosaurio de una bacteria
El descubrimiento en 2007 de tejido blando perfectamente conservado en el interior de un hueso de Tyrannosaurus rex conmocionó a la comunidad paleontológica mundial al abrir un nuevo campo de investigación que podría ayudar a comprender mucho mejor la biología de los seres extintos. Desde entonces, como cada vez que se produce un descubrimiento fuera de lo normal, se han sucedido varios artículos científicos a favor y en contra de la interpretación original de estos tejidos blandos. El último ha sido publicado hace pocos días por la revista PLOSone y propone el origen bacteriano reciente de las estructuras flexibles.
Para ampliar la información, visitad www.aragosaurus.com
miércoles, agosto 20, 2008
TOP-TEN de las nuevas especies de 2007
Leyendo el periódico del Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (N.7 julio-sept 2008) hemos visto una curiosa lista que recoge el Instituto Internacional para la Exploración de Especies en su web sobre las 10 especies más singulares encontradas en 2007 (fósiles y actuales).
Llama la atención el meritorio segundo puesto que ocupa el único dinosaurio que ha conseguido colarse en el top-ten: el hadrosáurido Gryposaurus (ver referencia abajo), hallado en el Cretácico Superior de Utah (USA), que es el más grande y robusto de los "dinosaurios con pico de pato".
Referencia: Gates, T.A. & S.D. Sampson. 2007. A new species of Gryposaurus (Dinosauria: Hadrosauridae) from the late Campanian Kaiparowits Formation, southern Utah, USA. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 151: 351-376.
miércoles, agosto 13, 2008
Puesto de Conservador en el Museo Nacional de Escocia
Nos a llegado una interesante oferta de trabajo como conservador de las colecciones de vertebrados fósiles del Museo Nacional de Escocia:
Curator/Senior Curator - (NMS08/51)
£ 23,375 - £32,326 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
You will curate, develop and make accessible our collections of fossil vertebrates (excluding Cenozoic birds and mammals), within the Vertebrate Palaeontology section of the Department of Natural Sciences. The key focus is the outstandingly important collection of Palaeozoic vertebrates from Scotland. Working with the Principal Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology, the post's duties will include responsibility for the collections; acquisitions;exhibitions; research; publications; and answering public enquiries.
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus proven relevant work experience; a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or equivalent is also desirable. You will have proven research ability and curatorial experience; and an interest in and knowledge of relevant specialist areas. You must be able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and possess good communication and ICT skills. A driving licence is desirable.
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 5 September 2008.
An Equal Opportunities Employer
http://www.nms.ac.uk/currentvacancies.aspx
Curator/Senior Curator - (NMS08/51)
£ 23,375 - £32,326 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
You will curate, develop and make accessible our collections of fossil vertebrates (excluding Cenozoic birds and mammals), within the Vertebrate Palaeontology section of the Department of Natural Sciences. The key focus is the outstandingly important collection of Palaeozoic vertebrates from Scotland. Working with the Principal Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology, the post's duties will include responsibility for the collections; acquisitions;exhibitions; research; publications; and answering public enquiries.
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, plus proven relevant work experience; a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies or equivalent is also desirable. You will have proven research ability and curatorial experience; and an interest in and knowledge of relevant specialist areas. You must be able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and possess good communication and ICT skills. A driving licence is desirable.
Closing date for completed applications is Friday 5 September 2008.
An Equal Opportunities Employer
http://www.nms.ac.uk/
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