October 2014 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Information requested on Drone Technology and applications for Marine Mammal Research.
by Laura J. May-Collado 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Information requested on Drone Technology and applications for Marine Mammal Research. Hi everyone, I am organizing a short course for the SOLAMAC (Cartagena, Colombia) on Drone Technology and its application on marine mammal research. The aim of the course is to discuss the diversity of commercial drone technology available today, and its potential use in addressing short-term ecological and behavioral questions in Latin American marine mammal research. I would really appreciate information from those of you who are using drones in your research to share your experience and thoughts. Specifically I am requesting information on the system that you are using, costs, logistics, questions you are addressing with this technology, and any recommendations you may have. If you can share a video and/or a photo that I would be great. Any material that you sent will be accredited to the source and used exclusively for this course. Thanks -- Laura J. May-Collado, Ph.D. *Research AssociateDepartment of Biology* *University of Vermont* *Email*: <https://webmail.uvm.edu/imp/#>lmaycollado(a)gmail.com *Personal Home Page*: LAURAMAY-COLLADO.COM *Project Website*: http://www.bocasdolphins.com/

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Bio-Waves Passive Acoustic Technology training course - register soon!
by Julie Oswald 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

The Bio-Waves Passive Acoustic Technology training course is approaching quickly! There are only a few spots left, so register soon. The course scheduled to occur Tuesday, November 11th through Friday November 14th, 2014 at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at the University of California, San Diego. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit *www.bio-waves.com <http://www.bio-waves.com/> *and click on the " Passive Acoustic Technology Training Course" button on the bottom of the main page. [image: Inline image 1] The 4-day Passive Acoustic Technology training course combines lectures covering concepts, theory and methods with hands-on hardware demonstrations and computer training. The aim of the course is to give participants a working knowledge of passive acoustic hardware, software and methods used to study and monitor marine mammals. The training course will familiarize individuals with passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment and best practices, as well as offer instruction on troubleshooting and field repairs. We will teach the basic skills required to prepare individuals for work in the field as well as post processing in the lab. We will cover methods used for research as well as mitigation and monitoring. This course will be held at the University of California, San Diego Supercomputer Center in La Jolla, California. The training course will include the following: - An introduction to the physics of underwater sound (lectures) - An introduction to marine mammal acoustics (lectures) - An introduction to PAM hardware such as hydrophones, sonobuoys and autonomous recorders (lectures and demo) - Instruction on the design, setup, troubleshooting and repair of towed hydrophone array systems (Demo and hands-on training) - Training in software used to detect, localize, and classify sounds produced by marine mammals (lectures, computer laboratory work and demos) - Training in software used to review and post-process acoustic data (lectures and computer laboratory work) - Lectures on the role of passive acoustic methods in mitigation and marine mammal monitoring - Lectures on best practices for effective acoustic data collection and management - Guest lectures from subject area experts (e.g., scientists from local research institutes such as UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography) At the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained a working knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of passive acoustic system design, operation, and maintenance. They will have had hands-on experience with a variety of software programs commonly used during real-time field operations and for data review and analysis. Additionally, participants will have performed specific hardware tasks (e.g. repairing cables, troubleshooting acoustic systems etc.), and will receive a set of materials for reference in the field. For those participants that are interested, we are pleased to offer course credit for the training course through the University of California, San Diego's Extension Program. Four quarter units are available via a separate UCSD application and fees. To register or obtain more information about the course please visit *www.bio-waves.com <http://www.bio-waves.com/>* and click on the "Passive Acoustic Technology Training Course" button on the bottom of the main page. A $300 non-refundable deposit towards the $1,450 total fee will be required to secure your position in the course. This cost includes a light breakfast and catered lunch each day. Early registration ends on *Wednesday October 8th*, after which a $100 late registration fee will be applied to the total. Limited space is available at a discounted rates for groups of three or more or graduate students; discounts are available on a first come, first served basis. Also, while lodging is not available on UCSD campus, we have a list of local hotels, some of which provide discounts if attending events on campus, and will assist in coordinating room and ride share between registrants via email prior to the training. Please contact education(a)bio-waves.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this fall! -- "If you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore" -Apsley Cherry-Garrard

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Submission requested for ECS/JMBA special issue
by Andrew Wright 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Hi all, Apologies for cross-posting. Submissions for the next JMBA special issue are due *12th December, 2014*. Like the 2014 conference, the theme is "Marine mammals as sentinels of a changing environment." While we particularly encourage submissions following up on presentations made at the conference, any papers covering marine mammal science are welcome. Please submit directly with JMBA at: http://www.mba.ac.uk/jmba/. Many thanks and best regards, Andrew -- Andrew Wright, Ph.D. ECS Editor

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Humpback Whale program in Puerto Rico, USA
by Mithriel MacKay 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) is inviting interested undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, and others interested in field experience to participate in the fifth season for 7 day field intensive programs focused on cetacean behavioral ecology in Puerto Rico. *No experience is necessary to participate!* Join our research team studying humpback whales wintering off Puerto Rico. *Space is limited to 4 students in each 7 day session* for boat and land based research platforms during the field season January 18, 2015- April 25, 2015. This field intensive training program is well suited for people with a university degree or working towards their degree seeking field experience and students (undergraduate and graduate) of all skill levels interested in cetacean behavioral ecology and conservation. The program culminates in a certificate acknowledging training including theodolite tracking of whales and boats from land, boat based behavior and acoustic data collection, analysis of acoustic files and software, and photo identification of flukes and fins for cetaceans. Nightly roundtable meetings are open discussions of relevant peer reviewed publications selected to cover humpback whale life history and behavioral ecology. All sessions for the 2015 season will include the 8 hour MCERC personal marketing course, Is Your Resume Working for you? , free for Humpback Whale Field Intensive program participants. Participants are directly involved in data collection and analysis for PhD dissertation related research for Seasonal Occurrence Patterns and Social Behaviors of Humpback Whales *(Megaptera novaeangliae)* Wintering off Puerto Rico, USA as well as an examination of reaction to human activity near shore. Each week long field intensive session is $1500.00USD. Program fees include a week at the field house in Puerto Rico, USA: travel between field stations, training program in scientific methods, room and meals at the project field station in San German, reference materials related to the project, field methods for data collection and analysis, and a certificate of completion. Fees do not include travel to and from Ponce, Puerto Rico,USA and compulsory health and travel insurance (usually purchased with air travel). Students must bring a working or collar-type PFD during all boat operations. Options for acquiring a pfd for the program session are sent with application packets. All spaces in the program sessions will be on a first-come-first-served basis. On line registration is integrated with Pay Pal, and confirmation is instantaneous! MCERC has provided documentation of study for many students in the USA and abroad working with their advisers at universities resulting in up to 4 undergraduate and graduate university credit hours. Please *meet with your adviser in advance* and send us an e-mail with your application if you are considering this option and we will be happy to send you information helpful to your adviser. To participate in any of the week long field intensive sessions; Download the *Simple Application Form*, instructions, and information packet from MCERCs Education Hub at http://www.marine-eco.org/mcerc-moodle or the MCERC website (www.Marine-Eco.org) Thank you for supporting humpback whale research and education! Submit by email and receive access to register for your preferred session. The application takes just a few minutes to complete. Questions? Send us a note! The MCERC website has a ~Contact Us~ option at http://www.marine-eco.org/contact/ and we are happy to answer your questions. 2015 Humpback Whale Field Intensive Project Sessions (sessions may be full. Please check availability) January 18 -24 January 25-31 February 01-07 February 08-14 February 15-21 February 22-28 March 01- 07 March 08-14 March 15-21 March 22-28 March 29- April 04 April 05 - 11April 12- 18 April 19-25 See you in the tropics! -- *}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> **}-wh^ale> * *}-wh^ale>* Mithriel M. MacKay Ph.D. Candidate Marine Mammal Research Program Department of Marine Biology Texas A&M University, Galveston (830) 688-9878 mithriel.mackay(a)gmail.com and Director of Research and Education Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center San German, Puerto Rico, USA and Pipe Creek, Texas 78063 Website www.Marine-Eco.org <http://www.marine-eco.org/> E-mail Mithriel(a)Marine-Eco.org <MCERC.mail(a)gmail.com> Education HUb www.Marine-Eco.org/mcerc-moodle

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Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
by Rankmore, Krista 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Common dolphin Photo-ID Volunteer Position in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand A volunteer is required to assist with a PhD study investigating the abundance, social structure and site fidelity of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. This PhD project is part of the ongoing research of the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (NZCDP) and the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University Albany, Auckland. (http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=QIoA5pdRuUCToTWBw5X7lA6HAVO4K9EIs…>). PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, is an important habitat for common dolphins that occur in the Gulf year round and use the region extensively for foraging and nursing. Common dolphins in this region consistently utilise inhabit coastal waters, making them vulnerable to the effect of tourism, pollution, and inshore recreational bycatch. DATES: While the field season runs year round, currently volunteers are needed from 1st November 2014 - 28th February 2015. A minimum commitment of two months is required and priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods. LOCATION: Auckland, New Zealand FIELDWORK: The volunteer position entails assisting during field surveys and analysis of common dolphin fin photo identification. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in conducting marine mammal field research, identifying individuals based on dorsal fin characteristics, and the use of databases for archiving field data. Field work is physically and at times mentally demanding but it is a great opportunity to gain knowledge in visual cetacean surveying, to get hands-on field experience in relation to survey techniques, photo-identification, behavioural observations, and improve practical skills (data analysis, photo-ID). Fieldwork is weather dependent and can vary between weekdays and weekends. Assistants need to be available full-time including weekends and be prepared to work long hours with early starts. Surveys will be conducted from a 20m whale and dolphin watching vessel. RESPONSIBILITIES: . Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys from a local whale and dolphin watching vessel, collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data for dolphin groups (25% of the time). . Subsequent analysis of photo-identification data in the lab, including assistance with photo sorting, matching, lesion identification, data entry and maintenance of a long-term photo-id catalogue. Research assistants should be prepared to work long days in the office analysing of photographs and matching them with the photo-identification catalogue (75% of the time). As this is a volunteer position, there is unfortunately no monetary compensation or living provisions. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. PREREQUISITES: . Be reliable, adaptable, hardworking and patient as fieldwork is highly weather dependent. This means office based work during bad weather and long consecutive days in the field when weather permits. . Have a mature and independent attitude towards marine mammal research . Speak fluent English . Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude . Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation . Participants must be able to swim and should be comfortable working on boats QUALIFICATIONS: . The project is well suited to upper level undergrads, recent grads and graduate students who have some background in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or related fields . Basic computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) Preferred qualifications but not required: . Field research including photo-identification experience . Previous experience in survey techniques and especially in marine mammal research . Prior experience working on research vessels . Experience with Endnote . First AID/CPR certification APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should send a short email to k.rankmore(a)massey.ac.nz, using "photo-id position" as the subject line. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, the dates when you are available to assist on the project, your qualifications and relevant experience. Please also attach a brief CV including at least one reference acknowledging your relevant experience. Early application is recommended as applications will be examined in order of reception. All the best, Krista ---------------------------------- Krista Hupman (nee Rankmore) PhD Candidate Coastal-Marine Research Group Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Massey University Private Bag 102 904 Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 (0)9 414 0800 Ext: 43791 (office) Cell: +64 (0)220 256 290 Email: k.rankmore(a)massey.ac.nz<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=QIoA5pdRuUCToTWBw5X7lA6HAVO4K9EIs…> Web: http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/<https://owa.massey.ac.nz/owa/redir.aspx?C=QIoA5pdRuUCToTWBw5X7lA6HAVO4K9EIs…>

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Study Abroad Bimini, The Bahamas
by Yeater, Prof. Deirdre M. 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

STUDY ABROAD BIMINI, THE BAHAMAS PS 299 - Special Topics in Psychology (3 Credits) - or - BI 199/299 - Special Topics in Biology for Non-Majors/Majors(3 Credits) Summer 2015: May 26 - June 8, 2015 Led by Dr. Deirdre Yeater in the Sacred Heart University Psychology department in collaboration with Dolphin Communication Project, this course will examine the behavioral and social ecology of coastal cetaceans, particularly Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. You will enjoy a hands-on learning experience with wild dolphins, in the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. On the program, you will earn three credits while learning to record and analyze dolphin behaviors. You will also learn about ecotourism and human impacts on the marine environment. The field work at Bimini will consist of 4 to 5 hour boat surveys. If the group is able to make underwater observations, you will be assisting in the use of underwater slates, video cameras, and digital still cameras. The number of students accepted will be limited by the size of the research vessel. Therefore, you should apply as soon as possible. You MUST be able to swim and snorkel as part of the program. Application Deadline December 15th! For more information, contact: Sacred Heart University Office of Global Affairs (203) 396-8028 studyabroad(a)sacredheart.edu<mailto:studyabroad@sacredheart.edu> www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad<http://www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad> https://sacredheart-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewPro… or Dolphin Communication Project http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/ Program Highlights Study Dolphins Dolphins are long-lived and social! Yet, we know little about their social relationships. Study dolphins in their natural habitat. Bimini, The Bahamas Less than 7 mile long and only a few hundred yards wide, Bimini is known for big game fishing, SCUBA diving, mangroves, and of course, wild dolphins. Application Requirements Students majoring/minoring in Psychology, Biology, or a related discipline Minimum GPA of 3.0 Visiting students accepted Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D Assistant Professor Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: 203-365-4870 Fax: 203-371-7998

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Marine Mammal Research Internship
by Victoria Howard 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

*Winter/Spring 2015 Marine Mammal Internship* The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research. Interns must: - Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance. - Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips. Some field days may fall on the weekends. - Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes. - Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. - *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21’ and 31’ boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS - *Secondary Duties involve*: Assisting with animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting with educational tours. - *Field days: *Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 °F in summer to 30 °F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week. Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations. *Deadline to Apply for the Winter/Spring Session (1/5/15 - 3/27/15 and 3/9/15 - 5/29/15) is November 1, 2014* *Please visit **http://imms.org/internship.php* <http://imms.org/internship.php>* for application and full details*

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PhD Fellowship in Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Oceanography in Canada
by Kimberley Davies 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

Graduate Fellowship in marine mammal bioacoustics & oceanography Location: Canada/USA Institution: Dalhousie University, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Position: PhD candidate Application Deadline: December 1, 2014 or until filled The Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University (Dal), in collabora tion with the Woods HoleOceanographic Institution (WHOI), and supported by the Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response network (MEOPAR), invites graduate applications for Doctoral studies in marine bioacoustics and oceanography as part of the WHaLE project (Whales, Habitat and Listening Experiment) that involves collaboration with partners in the ocean technology, governmental, and conservation sectors. http://meopar.ca/meopar-meeting-ocean-challenges-via-seven-new-research-pro…; twitter: @meoparwhale The successful candidate, co-advised by Drs CT Taggart (Dal) and M Baumgartner (WHOI), will focus on ocean glider-mounted passive acoustics monitoring with applications to real-time mariner warning systems, quantifying spatial and temporal variation in right, sei, fin, and humpback whale occurrence and associated oceanographic variation, comparing whale vocalization rate data with other archival acoustic and survey-based whale sightings data, and assisting in building whale species-classification libraries. Ideal applicants would have a Master’s degree, a strong academic record and publication(s) in quantitative-oceanography, -physics, -engineering, - acoustics, -mathematics, -statistics, or quantitative-ecology. Fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., MatLab, R, Python, C, FORTRAN) is required. Experience with field work, data-analytics, remote sensing technologies, autonomous underwater vehicles, oceanography and/or acoustics (passive or active) is an asset. http://fishocean.ocean.dal.ca/ www.whoi.edu/sites/mbaumgartner/ The candidate will be tenured at Dal and will be expected to take up short-term residency in Baumgartner’s Lab and likely course work at WHOI. Potential applicants should familiarise themselves with Oceanography at Dal and the details concerning graduate studies and degree requirements. http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography.html http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography/programs/graduate-studies.ht… As a member of MEOPAR, the candidate will participate as a 'MEOPeer' (www.meopeers.ca) wherein practical, leadership, and networking training will help prepare them for a research career. Application deadline is 01 Dec 2014 and will be extended if a suitable candidate has not been identified. The successful candidate will ideally start on 05 January 2015 and no later than 01 May 2015. An annual stipend of $20,000 (minimum) for tuition and living expenses is available, although scholarship holders are strongly encouraged to apply (top-up available). Funding limits likely restrict applications to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. However, International students are welcome to apply assuming they can secure an external scholarship or grant to cover additional “foreign student differential fees” (~$7,000) levied by the university. Applicants must forward: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2)copies of all post-secondary transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this stage), 3) a short statement of interest and why you think you are the best candidate for the research, and 4) a list of 3 referees (at least 2 must be academic) and their contact information. Send the above material, compiled as a single PDF, by email, to chris.taggart(a)dal.ca. Ensure the PDF file-name begins with your surname. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged. Important qu estions concerning the position should be directed to chris.taggart(a)dal.c a Ok I have it as a link to a website for the full posting, but will also send the information directly in the body. ________________________________________ From: MARMAM <marmam-bounces(a)lists.uvic.ca> on behalf of marmam-owner(a)lists.uvic.ca <marmam-owner(a)lists.uvic.ca> Sent: October-09-14 8:08 PM To: Kimberley Davies Subject: Request to mailing list MARMAM rejected Your request to the MARMAM mailing list Posting of your message titled "PhD fellowship in oceanography and marine mammal acoustics" has been rejected by the list moderator. The moderator gave the following reason for rejecting your request: "Thank you for your posting to MARMAM. We try to avoid sending attachments out to the list serve, so if you could please resubmit your request and either include the information from the pdf in the body of the message or as an external link we will post. Thank you, MARMAM Editors" Any questions or comments should be directed to the list administrator at: marmam-owner(a)lists.uvic.ca

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Introductory GIS and Species Distribution Modelling courses for Marine Biologists, January 2015
by Colin D. MacLeod 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

GIS In Ecology will once again be running the following introductory courses for marine biologists in the use of GIS and Species Distribution Modelling in January 2015. 1. An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology, 12th – 14th January 2015, Glasgow, Scotland: This three day course covers the basics of how to use GIS in marine biological research and is aimed at those who have little or no experience in using GIS, but who wish to learn. The course is taught by Dr Colin D. MacLeod, author of the ‘An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology’ series of books, and is taught in the type of language marine biologists will be familiar with. It consists of a series of background and practical sessions which will provide all the information needed to start successfully using GIS in marine biology. Cost: £395 (£300 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on this course can be found at: http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_Glasgow_January_2015.htm. If you have any questions, or wish to book a place email: cdmacleod(a)GISinEcology.com 2. An Introduction To Species Distribution Modelling In The Marine Environment, 15th – 16th January 2015, Glasgow, Scotland: This two day course follows on from the introductory GIS course and provides all the information required to start using Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) in the marine environment in a practical and biologically meaningful way. In a series of background sessions, case studies and practical exercises, it covers how to create data layers of species distribution, how to select and create raster data layers of environmental variables, such as water depth, how to join information on species distribution to environmental information, how to export data from a GIS project for analysis in a statistical package, such as R, how to create spatial visualisations based on a statistical model and how to validate the spatial predictions of a model. The practical sessions work through a species distribution modelling project based on real marine survey data from start to finish. Cost: £295 (£200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on this course can be found at: http://www.gisinecology.com/Training_Course_SDM_January_2015.htm. If you have any questions, or wish to book a place email: cdmacleod(a)GISinEcology.com. Note: This course requires a basic knowledge of GIS and how to use ArcGIS GIS software (as covered in the above introductory GIS course). We will also be running three new courses later in the year which are aimed at those who wish to develop their GIS skills. These are: 3. An Introduction To Investigating The Home Ranges of Individual Animals, 9th - 10th Feburary 2015, Glasgow, Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: £295 (£200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). 4. An Introduction To Creating Custom GIS Tools For Automating Frequently Repeated Tasks, 11th – 12th February 2015, Glasgow, Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: £295 (£200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). 5. An Introduction To Using QGIS In Biological Research, 30th – 31st March 2015, Glasgow Scotland. Duration 2 days. Cost: £295 (£200 for students, unwaged and those working for NGOs). More information on these new courses will be available next month, but if you are interested in finding out more about them, or in booking a place, email cdmacleod(a)GISinEcology.com. ================================================================================== GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use Of GIS In Ecology Web: www.GISinEcology.com Email: info(a)GISinEcology.com Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm Books From GIS In Ecology Staff: An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology; RRP: £44.99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook One - Creating Maps Of Species Distribution; RRP: £19:99 An Introduction To Using GIS In Marine Biology: Supplementary Workbook Two - Working With Raster Data Layers; RRP: £19.99 If you wish to purchase these books, visit: http://www.gisinecology.com/Book_Shop.htm To help the environment, please do not print out this email unless it is unavoidable. ==================================================================================

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Tenure-track possibility for highly talented female researchers at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
by Per J Palsboll | Marine Evolution and Conservation | CEES | RUG 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

I would like to draw your attention to the Rosalind Franklin Fellowship scheme at University of Groningen (http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/rff/requirements-application/) The Rosalind Franklin Fellowships are highly prestigious tenure-track positions at University of Groningen for talented female researchers with minimum three years of post doctoral research experience which comes with a generous star-up package and promotion to tenure after 5 years pending satisfactory performance. The Marine Evolution and Conservation group (http://www.rug.nl/research/marine-evolution-and-conservation/) is mainly aimed at marine mammals and hence a potential home for putative Rosalind Franklin Fellows in the area of marine mammal conservation, evolution and ecology. Any questions please feel free to contact myself, Martine Bérubé (m.berube(a)rug.nl) or Michaël Fontaine (m.c.fontaine(a)rug.nl) Cheers Per -- Per J. Palsbøll Marine Evolution and Conservation Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands Office phone: +31 50 363 9882 Mobile +31 64 870 3295 Mail address: PO Box 11103 9700 CC Groningen The Netherlands ---- How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress. As quoted in "Niels Bohr : The Man, His Science, & the World They Changed" (1966) by Ruth Moore, p. 196 ----

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