[DIALOGnews] DIALOG AND DISCCRS News 09/13/02

[Susan Weiler]

Satellites to Profile Weather, Improve Forecasts Through GPS
Postdoctoral position at Joint Inst. for Study of the Atmosphere and 
Ocean, U. Washington
Director, Freshwater Conservation
Potential Education Postdoc


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SATELLITES TO PROFILE WEATHER,  IMPROVE FORECASTS THROUGH GPS
news release from NSF: New globe-spanning satellite network:
     http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?pr0272

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DIRECTOR, FRESHWATER CONSERVATION
The Nature Conservancy
Saving the Last Great Places
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR,  FRESHWATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM, 
NORTHEAST/CARIBBEAN DIVISION
JOB LOCATION: New York State, or another location within
the Division
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
      The Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the
Northeast/Caribbean Division=92s Freshwater Conservation Program.  This
program will dramatically enhance The Nature Conservancy=92s efforts to
conserve aquatic plants, animals, natural communities, and ecosystems within
priority conservation areas throughout the Division.  Projects and
initiatives within the Division will collaborate closely with the
Conservancy=92s global Freshwater Initiative.  Program emphasis will be on
landscape-scale conservation aimed at large, high-biodiversity aquatic
systems (major rivers, lakes, and watersheds).  Key components of the
=46reshwater Program will include:  identifying effective Nature Conservancy
roles and strategies in freshwater conservation; developing capacity and
delivering support to Conservancy field staff in a variety of arenas
(science, conservation planning, public policy, fundraising); and building
effective partnerships with public and private organizations.  The Director
will supervise several Divisional freshwater staff (not yet hired), that
will be housed in various locations throughout the Division.
DUTIES
Program Development.  Launch and build a new Divisional Program (the
Division encompasses TNC=92s programs in New York, the six New England state=
s,
the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Establish formal and informal teams, comprised of Divisional staff,
country/state/chapter field staff, and partner organizations to address
threats to aquatic diversity.  Assess the current level of staff capacity
within the Division, identify and address training needs for existing staff,
and foster creation of additional staff positions (at the Divisional, state,
and country levels) to expand The Nature Conservancy=92s freshwater
conservation capabilities.  Maintain close collaboration between Divisional
projects and TNC=92s global Freshwater Initiative, as well as freshwater
conservation efforts in adjacent Divisions.  Serve as the lead contact with
other Divisional initiatives (marine, conservation science, forests, finance
and public policy, invasives).
      Strategic Planning.  Lead planning efforts to determine the most effec=
tive
roles for The Nature Conservancy in advancing freshwater conservation within
the Division, including the preparation of a formal strategic plan.
Identify high-leverage conservation strategies and activities.  Ensure that
freshwater protection is incorporated into TNC ecoregional plans, site
conservation plans, and annual work plans.
      Program Delivery.  Ensure that the Divisional Freshwater Program provi=
des
direct assistance to Nature Conservancy field staff that results in tangible
conservation progress at high priority sites.  This assistance will span a
variety of needs (aquatic inventories and classification, hydrological
monitoring, GIS analysis, threat abatement, government relations and public
policy, and success in securing human and financial resources).
      Partnership Building.  Develop effective partnerships with 
federal and state
agencies, scientific and academic institutions, environmental groups, and
other public and private organizations engaged in freshwater protection
issues.
      Fundraising.  Develop and implement strategies for securing public and
private financial support for core operations of the Divisional Freshwater
Program, as well as to implement specific initiatives and projects.
      Supervision.  Recruit, train, and supervise Divisional Freshwater
Conservation staff (currently, two full-time staff positions are budgeted).
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
=B7        Advanced degree in natural sciences/natural resource planning or
equivalent professional experience, and at least 5-7 years related
experience in natural areas planning or management.
=B7        Expert knowledge of freshwater ecology, conservation biology, and
public policy, and experience in applying this knowledge to set and achieve
conservation priorities.
=B7        Experience in leading and managing multiple projects and
implementing strategic goals.
=B7        Management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, s=
et
objectives, and manage the performance of interdisciplinary teams.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
=B7        Design, implement, and direct complex projects, encompassing
multiple programs and drawing upon the participation of professionals from
within and outside the organization.
=B7        Adapt or modify plans and initiatives in response to changing
circumstances.
=B7        Gain cooperation from individuals or groups over whom there is no
direct authority in order to accomplish program goals.
=B7        Act as a resource to others to solve problems.  Experiment to fin=
d
creative solutions
DECISION-MAKING:
=B7        Exercise independence and discretion in establishing strategic
directions for the program.
=B7        Make strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and
judgement.
=B7        Negotiate complex agreements with public and private organization=
s.
COMMUNICATION:
=B7        Demonstrate advanced communication and presentation skills.  Conv=
ey
the mission of The Nature Conservancy to, and solicit support from, diverse
groups including TNC staff and trustees, conservation partners, academic
leaders, government officials, donors, and the general public.
=B7        Establish mechanisms to facilitate the dissemination of freshwate=
r
information within the Division and the larger Nature Conservancy, including
the results of ecoregional plans and site conservation plans, emerging
information in the field of freshwater conservation, innovative strategies
for addressing ecological threats, and best practices and lessons learned at
priority conservation sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
=B7        Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours.
CONTACT:     The Nature Conservancy, Human Resources Dept. CH, 4245 N.
=46airfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203.  Email: careers@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
703-841-5384 (Fax: 703-525-8024)

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT THE JOINT INST. FOR THE STUDY OF THE 
ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN (JISAO), UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE

=46or more information contact:
Pat Livingston
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Email: Pat.Livingston@noaa.gov
Project title: Marine Biological Interactions in the North Pacific
       The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO)=
,
University of Washington, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) will have
available a research position in Autumn, 2002.  The appointment will be
made through the School of Fisheries at the University of Washington,
Seattle, WA.
      The position will involve development and evaluation of ecological
indices for the ecosystems of the North Pacific, particularly the Gulf
of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.  These indices will involve
both human and natural ecosystem stresses and ecosystem responses to
stress.  The incumbent will also assist in identification of  methods
for utilizing ecological information in fishery management decisions.
Coordination of index development with other researchers and geographic
comparisons of indices will also be an important aspect of the work.
      The post-doc will be responsible for updating various indices that hav=
e
been produced as part of providing ecosystem advice to the North Pacific
=46ishery Management Council's Ecosystem Considerations chapter that
accompanies the stock assessment advice provided to the Council.  After
review of the literature and consultation with other researchers
involved in similar work, new indices will also be developed that
examine the relationship between either human or climate effects on
ecosystem response at a variety of levels such as individual species,
community, or ecosystem.  Statistical methods will be an important
aspect of index development and evaluation.  Results of the analyses
will be presented at meetings and in peer-reviewed publications.  The
incumbent will also provide an important liaison role in coordinating
index development and communication of results to the North Pacific
=46ishery Management Council by periodically holding meetings of
researchers involved in index development for the Gulf of Alaska, Bering
Sea and Aleutian Islands ecosystems and serving as lead editor of the
Ecosystem Considerations chapter.  The incumbent will also collaborate
with researchers developing indices in the California Current system in
the development of common ecosystem indicators that provide useful
cross-system comparisons.
      Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Fisheries, Fisheries Oceanography,
Quantitative Ecology, Statistics, or related field and should have
experience in the use of statistics in the analysis of ecological data.
=46amiliarity with marine biological production processes and fisheries
data is highly desirable.  A demonstrated ability to communicate
research results in written and oral forms is also important.
      Term of appointment: One year with a strong possibility of conversion =
to
a long-term appointment.
      The position is located at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, 7600
Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
      Send a summary of research experience, a curriculum vitae, and a list =
of
three references via surface mail or email to:
Pat Livingston
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Email: Pat.Livingston@noaa.gov.

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POTENTIAL POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE SCIENTISTS IN EDUCATION

=46aculty in the Learning Sciences Program at Northwestern are 
anticipating one or more new grants that will enable us to hire 
postdoctoral fellows with PhD's in scientific disciplines (or science 
education with significant disciplinary academic or research 
experience) to participate in research on curriculum design and 
implementation for middle and high school science. Current interests 
of the Learning Sciences faculty include Earth and Environmental 
science, biology, chemistry, and physics.
      Postdoctoral fellows will participate in new and ongoing 
research and development projects in collaboration with Learning 
Sciences faculty, grad students, professional staff, and practicing 
teachers.  They will also participate in the design of science 
education program activities for both pre-service teachers and Ph.D. 
students in the Learning Sciences Program. Fellows will have the 
opportunity to develop significant expertise in the Learning 
Sciences, including theories of teaching and learning applied to 
science education and educational research methods.
Previous postdoctoral fellows in similar positions at Northwestern 
have gone on to tenure track and research positions in both the 
scientific disciplines and science education.
      Funding for these fellowships is possible as soon as October 
2002. The term of the postdoctoral appointments will be two years. 
Salaries will be competitive.
    If you are interested in being notified should funding becomes 
available, please contact Daniel Edelson at 
d-edelson@northwestern.edu.  Additional information about the 
Learning Sciences Program and affiliated research is available at 
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/LS


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C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D.
Biology Department
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA 99362
    Tel:   509-527-5948
    Fax:  509-527-5961
   Programs for Recent PhDs          http://aslo.org/phd.html
   DIALOG and DIACES poster     http://aslo.org/dialog/dialogposter.pdf
   DISCCRS poster 
http://aslo.org/disccrs/disccrsposter.pdf
   Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences  http://aslo.org/mas/

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