Puesto de trabajo de cinco años de coordinador en Ciencias de la Tierra en el PRI. Os adjuntamos la información, aunque no hay muchos colegas que puedan acceder a este puesto de Trabajo
Teacher Professional Development Coordinator. Description: The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) has an opening for a Teacher Professional Development Coordinator in Earth system science. This position is funded over the next five years by a National Science Foundation grant to develop teacher professional development resources to help secondary school science teachers use real-world regional and local Earth system science as the focus of an inquiry-based, systems approach to teaching Earth science. The project expands upon existing "Teacher-Friendly Guides" to Earth science of the Northeastern and Southeastern U.S., creating Guides and teacher resources for each of five other regions of the U.S.
The position involves two related means of coordinating teacher participation in the project: (1) organizing logistics of workshops and ongoing teacher support, working collaboratively in each of the five regions with secondary school teachers in advisory panels and workshops; (2) management of online resources and interactive tools associated with the project website (which will be created by an outside vendor). The online resources will include the Teacher-Friendly Guides themselves, together with an associated virtual fieldwork database and a variety of other tools for teacher interaction and learning.
Qualifications: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required. Experience in secondary school science education, in use of online collaborative tools, and website development very helpful. Should have
passion for Earth system science, Earth science education, and best practices in teacher professional development. This position is best for someone who enjoys using web-based technology, would enjoy organizing workshops, and has the capacity for traveling to numerous meetings and conferences. Salary within the range $30,000-$39,000, depending on experience. Position will begin by summer 2008 or earlier.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume/CV, and a list of three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) by
email to rmr16@cornell.edu
miércoles, abril 23, 2008
Para hacer la tesis doctoral en dinoflagelados del Cretácico
Se ha ofertado una beca para hacer la tesis doctoral en dinoflagelados (microfósiles) del Cretácico Superior de Alemania e Inglaterra. Os adjuntamos la información que nos ha llegado.
Doctoral Position, FR Paläontologie, FU Berlin. Topic: "Quantitative assessment and palaeoecologic significance of Turonian (Upper Cretaceous) calcareous dinoflagellate cyst assemblages in a high-resolution
stratigraphic basin to basin margin transect (Bohemia, Saxony, Lower Saxony, England)". Closing Date:
Call is open until position is filled. Period: The position is offered for period of one year, renewable for a total of
three years. Applicants should have experience with micropalaeontological and statistical methods. Applications including a Curriculum Vitae (full address, contact phone number, e- mail address), and copies of degrees (Master or Diploma) should be submitted by e- mail to: frwiese@snafu.de
Doctoral Position, FR Paläontologie, FU Berlin. Topic: "Quantitative assessment and palaeoecologic significance of Turonian (Upper Cretaceous) calcareous dinoflagellate cyst assemblages in a high-resolution
stratigraphic basin to basin margin transect (Bohemia, Saxony, Lower Saxony, England)". Closing Date:
Call is open until position is filled. Period: The position is offered for period of one year, renewable for a total of
three years. Applicants should have experience with micropalaeontological and statistical methods. Applications including a Curriculum Vitae (full address, contact phone number, e- mail address), and copies of degrees (Master or Diploma) should be submitted by e- mail to: frwiese@snafu.de
Why I hate theropods
Muy interesante un blog de Nick Gardner. LLeva poco tiempo en red, pero tiene interesante información y fotografías sobre dinosaurios y otros reptiles del Mesozoico. Muy recomendable
La dirección es: http://whyihatetheropods.blogspot.com/
La dirección es: http://whyihatetheropods.blogspot.com/
sábado, abril 19, 2008
Celebracion del Día de la Tierra
El Día de la Tierra se celebra el 22 de Abril de 2008 en todo el mundo. En España, una serie de instituciones y muchos geólogos se han ofrecido para pasar un día explicando cómo trabajan y cómo es nuestro planeta.Puedes encontrar mucha información sobre las actividades que se van a celebrar en cada comunidad autónoma en la web del Día de la Tierra.
Puedes incorporarte a muchas actividades con sólo presentarte en el lugar de encuentro propuesto. Allí encontrarás varios profesionales y estudiantes dispuestos a pasar unas horas en lugares donde es más fácil entender los misterios del planeta, en laboratorios donde se investiga la complejidad de procesos y materiales o yacimientos de recursos naturales de los que dependemos...
viernes, abril 18, 2008
Presentación libro sobre aves del Moncayo
El proximo martes 22 de abril se va a presentar una nueva publicación titulada "Las aves y su entorno natural. Paseos guiados por la Comarca de Tarazona y el Moncayo" que edita dentro de la Serie Difusión el Consejo de Protección de la Naturaleza de Aragón en colaboración con la Comarca de Tarazona y el Moncayo. En esta amena publicación sus autores, Manuel Mercadal Ferreruela y Javier Gomollón Pérez, plantean al lector diferentes itinerarios ornitológicos por la comarca eligiendo a las aves como anfitriones naturales de estos recorridos.El acto tendrá lugar a las 19:00 horas en el Salón de Plenos del Ayuntamiento de Tarazona (Zaragoza), y en el transcurso del mismo Javier Lucientes Curdi, Profesor Titular de Patología Animal de la Universidad de Zaragoza, impartirá una conferencia sobre las aves y sus hábitats en la Comarca de Tarazona y el Moncayo.
jueves, abril 17, 2008
Base de datos de fósiles de invertebrados en internet
Se puede consultar por internet la base de datos de los ejemplares fósiles de invertebrados depositados en la Paleontological Research Institution (EE.UU.). Esta colección tiene casí 15.000 ejemplares fundamentalmente de moluscos cenozoicos. Se pueden hacer búsquedas múltiples. Os adjuntamos la información que nos ha llegado
The Paleontological Research Institution is in the final phases of the computerization of its Type and Figured Specimen Collection. This NSF-funded project has resulted in the creation of an online database of one of the largest and most important invertebrate paleontology type collections in the United States. This portion of PRI's collections contains more than 14,800 specimens, with a major focus on Cenozoic molluscs. The collection also includes most of the types formerly in the Cornell University invertebrate fossil collection, which were transferred to PRI during the 1970s. Many of the specimens included in the database are published in PRI’s flagship journal, Bulletins of American Paleontology (the oldest paleontological periodical in the United States). The new PRI Collections database homepage www.pricollectionsdatabase.org provides detailed information about the types deposited in the Collection. Locality, stratigraphic, and publication information of each individual type can be accessed online as well as images of the primary types and their original labels. We are also pleased to announce that we are now part of Paleoportal, http://www.paleoportal.org, which enables us to
integrate our online specimen data with those of other major collections
The Paleontological Research Institution is in the final phases of the computerization of its Type and Figured Specimen Collection. This NSF-funded project has resulted in the creation of an online database of one of the largest and most important invertebrate paleontology type collections in the United States. This portion of PRI's collections contains more than 14,800 specimens, with a major focus on Cenozoic molluscs. The collection also includes most of the types formerly in the Cornell University invertebrate fossil collection, which were transferred to PRI during the 1970s. Many of the specimens included in the database are published in PRI’s flagship journal, Bulletins of American Paleontology (the oldest paleontological periodical in the United States). The new PRI Collections database homepage www.pricollectionsdatabase.org provides detailed information about the types deposited in the Collection. Locality, stratigraphic, and publication information of each individual type can be accessed online as well as images of the primary types and their original labels. We are also pleased to announce that we are now part of Paleoportal, http://www.paleoportal.org, which enables us to
integrate our online specimen data with those of other major collections
Puestos de tabajo en el UCL (Londres)
2 puestos de trabajo para la University College de Londres. Os adjuntamos la información
The Research Department of Genetics, Environment & Evolution seeks two outstanding scientists to undertake research and teaching in evolution, ecology, environmental biology or related disciplines that will complement our existing strengths. One of the posts will be jointly held with the Department of Earth Sciences and will focus on Palaeobiology.The appointments will be on the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scales (Grade 8: £34,793 - £41,545 plus £2,649 London allowance or Grade 9: £45,397 - £49,606 plus £2,649 London allowance). Candidates should have a minimum of three years post-doctoral experience. The successful candidates will establish independent, externally-funded research groups and contribute to teaching of our BSc degree programmes. The Departments of G.E.E. and Earth Sciences were rated highly (5) in the last National Research Assessment and 24/24 for the last Teaching Quality Assessment.
Application forms can be obtained from Caroline Gougerty, Office Manager (c.gougerty@ucl.ac.uk tel +44 (0)207 679 7011) or from the department website. Candidates should also include a full c.v. including a complete list of publications and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the post.Informal inquiries can be directed to the Head of Department, Prof Steve Jones (j.s.jones@ucl.ac.uk). Appointees are hoped to be in post by October 2008. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at these levels. The closing date for applications is Friday, 2nd May 2008.
The Research Department of Genetics, Environment & Evolution seeks two outstanding scientists to undertake research and teaching in evolution, ecology, environmental biology or related disciplines that will complement our existing strengths. One of the posts will be jointly held with the Department of Earth Sciences and will focus on Palaeobiology.The appointments will be on the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scales (Grade 8: £34,793 - £41,545 plus £2,649 London allowance or Grade 9: £45,397 - £49,606 plus £2,649 London allowance). Candidates should have a minimum of three years post-doctoral experience. The successful candidates will establish independent, externally-funded research groups and contribute to teaching of our BSc degree programmes. The Departments of G.E.E. and Earth Sciences were rated highly (5) in the last National Research Assessment and 24/24 for the last Teaching Quality Assessment.
Application forms can be obtained from Caroline Gougerty, Office Manager (c.gougerty@ucl.ac.uk tel +44 (0)207 679 7011) or from the department website. Candidates should also include a full c.v. including a complete list of publications and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the post.Informal inquiries can be directed to the Head of Department, Prof Steve Jones (j.s.jones@ucl.ac.uk). Appointees are hoped to be in post by October 2008. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at these levels. The closing date for applications is Friday, 2nd May 2008.
miércoles, abril 16, 2008
Puestos de trabajo en el ICP
El ICP es el Institut Català de Paleontologia que en su apartado de bolsa de trabajo hace varias propuestas de contratos postdoctorales y becas predoctorales para estudiar material de vertebrados, especialmente mamíferoso de Cataluña depositados en el Institut. Se puede consultar de manera periódica en http://www.icp.cat/borsa.php?lang=cat para ver las novedades que se van colgando. Por ejemplo la última que se puede consultar es un puesto pos-doctoral para estudiar la paleoecologia de los mamíferos neógenos del yacimiento de los Casots.
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