[DIALOGnews] DIALOG AND DISCCRS News 12/06/02
Susan Weiler
weilercs@whitman.edu
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:36:46 -0800
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Can Global Warming Be Studied Too Much? (story from NY Times
Social Science Traineeships for junior faculty
tenure-track position, Western Washington University
NSF Grant Opportunity for communicating research to the general public
Rotator position at NSF Education Directorate
Ecological Modeling postdocs at Laurentian Univ, Canada
Climate Change postdoc at U. Washington
Biological Oceanography faculty position, Florida State university
*******************
TENURE-TRACK POSITION, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Marine Scientist
The Department of Environmental Sciences, Western Washington
University, invites ap-plications for a tenure-track
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR. Applicant must have a Ph.D.
at the time of application, evidence of upper and lower
division teaching experience at the university level, and
research specialization in coastal processes (hydrodynamics,
fisheries resources or seagrass community ecology
preferred). Send resume, cover letter addressing
qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence
of teaching experience, and name and address of 4 references
to: Marine Scientist Search Committee, Department of
Environmental Sciences, Western Washington University,
Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 650-2844. Website:
http://www.wwu.edu/~huxley for full position announcement,
including all qualifications. Application must be received
by January 6, 2003 for full consideration. AA/EOE.
********************
CAN GLOBAL WARMING BE STUDIED TOO MUCH?
from The New York Times
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 - On Tuesday, the Bush administration
convenes a three-day meeting here to set its new agenda for research
on climate change. But many climate experts who will attend say
talking about more research will simply delay decisions that need to
be made now to avert serious harm from global warming.
President Bush has called for a decade of research before
anything beyond voluntary measures is used to stem tailpipe and
smokestack emissions of heat-trapping gases that scientists say are
contributing to global warming.
"When you're speeding down the road in your car, if you've got to turn
around and go the other direction, the first thing is to slow down, then
stop, then turn," said David K. Garman, the assistant secretary of energy
for energy efficiency and renewable energy. But many climate experts
say the perennial need for more study can no longer justify further
delays in
emission cuts.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/03/science/earth/03CLIM.html>
********************
SOCIAL SCIENCE TRAINEESHIPS FOR JUNIOR FACULTY
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 14:12:30 -0500
=46rom: Michael Scott <MSSCOTT@salisbury.edu>
Subject: Social Science Research Training Fellowship for Junior Faculty
Social Science Research Training Fellowship for Junior Faculty
Applications are being solicited from junior faculty for a unique
research training program aimed at fostering the next generation of
social scientists addressing societal considerations of natural hazards
and extreme events. This program, "Enabling the Next Generation of
Hazard Researchers," is funded by the National Science Foundation and is
being undertaken by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in
collaboration with faculty from seven other universities. The program
will consist of a two-year series of workshops, tutorials, and
discussions focusing on practical advice about research initiation and
research proposal development for social science research addressing
hazards and extreme events. This is a unique opportunity for junior
faculty who are early in their research careers. Participants will
receive an honorarium and travel expenses to workshops and meetings with
senior faculty mentors.
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2003.
=46or more details, please visit our website at
http://www.unc.edu/depts/curs/enabling/index.html
Please contact Leanna Hush (hush@email.unc.edu) or Dr. Raymond Burby
(burby@email.unc.edu) for more information.
********************
NSF GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNICATING RESEARCH TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NSF Grant Opportunity in the Communicating Research to Public Audience=
s
Component of the Informal Science Education Program (ISE)
For more information see the NSF Program Solicitation at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html
General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:
Orrin Shane, Program Director (oshane@nsf.gov)
Communicating Research to Public Audiences is a component of the
Informal Science Education program (ISE) in the Division of Elementary,
Secondary, and Informal Education. ISE projects provide rich and
stimulating contexts and experiences for individuals of all ages,
interests, and backgrounds to increase their appreciation for, and
understanding of, science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) in out-of-school settings. Requests for up to
$75,000 will be considered to support projects that communicate to
public audiences the process and results of current research that is
being supported by any NSF directorate through informal science
education activities, such as media presentations, exhibits, or
youth-based activities. The purpose of these efforts is to disseminate
research results, research in progress, or research methods.
The PI must have an active NSF research award; a letter of support from
the cognizant Program Officer for the research award is required. NSF
research awards do not include Small Grants for Exploratory Research
Awards; Conference, Symposia, and Workshops grants; Dissertation
Improvement Awards; or Post-doc Fellowships.
No fixed deadline. Proposals may be submitted at anytime, but at least
six months prior to anticipated start date.
For the full announcement including proposal preparation and submissio=
n
instructions see:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html
General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:
Orrin Shane, Program Director
Directorate for Education & Human Resources
Division of Elementary, Secondary, & Informal Education
Phone: (703) 292-5106
=46ax: (703) 292-9044
Email: oshane@nsf.gov
*******************
ROTATOR POSITION AT NSF EDUCATION DIRECTORATE
Title: Science Education Administrators (Asst/Assoc/Program
Directors), AD-1701-2/3/4, EHR/DUE Open to the Public
(Open Until Filled)
Subtype: Scientific and Professional
It may be found at:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20030021
********************
ECOLOGICAL MODELING POSTDOCS AT LAURENTIAN UNIV., CANADA:
=46ROM DIALOGER Jill Murray:
Posted: November 27, 2002
Start Date: asap
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2003 or until positions are
filled
Applications are invited for up to 2 postdoctoral positions in
ecological modelling of community recovery from manmade and/or natural
perturbation. Applicants should have experience or interest in community
ecology (preferably vegetation dynamics) and a very strong level of
expertise in one or more of the following areas: stochastic matrix
modeling (e.g., Markov chains), cellular automata, neural networks,
multivariate statistics, nonlinear dynamical systems, GIS spatial
modeling. Ability to computer program in Java, C, Fortran or Matlab is
also highly desirable. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to
work independently, but in collaboration with Dr. Madhur Anand=92s
research group and to publish their research findings in peer-reviewed
scientific journals.
The positions will be for 1 or 2 years and are budgeted through the
Premier=92s Research Excellence Award recently received by Dr. Anand.
Salary will be negotiated.
Please send a CV, statement of research interests and contact
information for 3 referees to: Dr. Madhur Anand, Biology Department,
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6, Canada;
manand@nickel.laurentian.ca.
=46or more information, please see:
http://laurentian.ca/biology/MANAND/anandlab/main.html
Laurentian University is committed to equity in employment and
encourages applications from all qualified applicants including women,
aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with
disabilities.
*******************
CLIMATE CHANGE POSTDOC AT U. WASHINGTON
The Program on Climate Change at the University of Washington
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity
The Program on Climate Change (PCC) at the University of Washington
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in climate
change research. The PCC currently involves institutes and departments
from across the UW campus (including Earth and Space Science,
Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, the Applied Physics
Laboratory, NOAA=92s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the Climate
Impacts Group and the Quaternary Research Center). Postdoctoral
researchers are free to define their research goals within the four PCC
science themes:
1. Fate of Greenhouse Gases,
2. Natural Variability and Modes or States of Climate,
3. Sensitivity and Reducing Uncertainty,
4. Climate Change Impacts.
Applicants are encouraged to visit http://depts.washington.edu/uwpcc f=
or
more information about these themes and the PCC.
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. and may propose to pursue their
own novel ideas or join an existing project at the UW. The term of the
appointment will be one year with the possibility of renewal for an
additional year (2 years). Candidates should submit a proposal for
research based on one or more of the science themes mentioned above.
The proposal should indicate how the research will contribute to the
program=92s overall goal of understanding Earth=92s climate, climate change
and the impacts of climate change. Applicants should also indicate their
desired departmental affiliation.
Please send the proposal, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact
information (including e-mail addresses) of four (4) referees to:
Director, Program on Climate Change, ATTN: Miriam Bertram, Program
Coordinator, Box 355351, University of Washington, Seattle, WA,
98195-5351; Phone : 206-543-6521; Fax: 206-543-6393.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Advisory Board of the Program on
Climate Change on the basis of the strength of the research proposal,
letters of recommendation and relevance to the PCC goals. Applications
submitted by March 5, 2003 will be considered for appointment starting
in the fall of 2003.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportuni=
ty
employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and Vietnam era veterans and other covered
veterans.
*******************
BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY POSITION FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
We seek a Ph.D.-level biological oceanographer for a 9-month,
tenure-track appointment at the assistant-professor level to begin as
soon as August 2003. The position involves research, teaching
(primarily at the graduate level), and service. Area of
specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in a
person who studies the role of nekton in ecological processes. Send
a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information
for three referees to the Biological Oceanography Search Committee,
Department of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
32306. Application review will begin on 1 Jan 2003. The university
is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action employer.
--
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/
MOVING? Please send ADDRESS CHANGES to phd@whitman.edu
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<div>Can Global Warming Be Studied Too Much? (story from NY Times<br>
Social Science Traineeships for junior faculty</div>
<div>tenure-track position, Western Washington University</div>
<div>NSF Grant Opportunity for communicating research to the general
public</div>
<div>Rotator position at NSF Education Directorate</div>
<div>Ecological Modeling postdocs at Laurentian Univ, Canada</div>
<div>Climate Change postdoc at U. Washington</div>
<div>Biological Oceanography faculty position, Florida State
university</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>*******************</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>TENURE-TRACK POSITION, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY</div>
<div>Marine Scientist<br>
The Department of Environmental Sciences,
Western Washington<br>
University, invites ap-plications for a tenure-track<br>
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR. Applicant must have a Ph.D.<br>
at the time of application, evidence of upper and lower<br>
division teaching experience at the university level, and<br>
research specialization in coastal processes (hydrodynamics,<br>
fisheries resources or seagrass community ecology<br>
preferred). Send resume, cover letter addressing<br>
qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence<br>
of teaching experience, and name and address of 4 references<br>
to: Marine Scientist Search Committee, Department of<br>
Environmental Sciences, Western Washington University,<br>
Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 650-2844. Website:<br>
http://www.wwu.edu/~huxley for full position announcement,<br>
including all qualifications. Application must be received</div>
<div>by January 6, 2003 for full consideration. AA/EOE.<br>
<br>
********************<br>
<br>
CAN GLOBAL WARMING BE STUDIED TOO MUCH?<br>
from The New York Times<br>
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 - On Tuesday, the Bush
administration convenes a three-day meeting here to set its new agenda
for research on climate change. But many climate experts who will
attend say talking about more research will simply delay decisions
that need to be made now to avert serious harm from global
warming.<br>
President Bush has called for a decade of
research before anything beyond voluntary measures is used to stem
tailpipe and smokestack emissions of heat-trapping gases that
scientists say are contributing to global warming.<br>
"When you're speeding down the road in
your car, if you've got to turn<br>
around and go the other direction, the first thing is to slow down,
then<br>
stop, then turn," said David K. Garman, the assistant secretary
of energy<br>
for energy efficiency and renewable energy. But many climate experts
say the perennial need for more study can no longer justify further
delays in<br>
emission cuts.<br>
<http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/03/science/earth/03CLIM.html><br
>
<br>
********************<br>
<br>
SOCIAL SCIENCE TRAINEESHIPS FOR JUNIOR FACULTY<br>
---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 14:12:30 -0500<br>
=46rom: Michael Scott <MSSCOTT@salisbury.edu><br>
Subject: Social Science Research Training Fellowship for Junior
=46aculty<br>
Social Science Research Training Fellowship
for Junior Faculty<br>
Applications are being solicited from junior faculty for a unique<br>
research training program aimed at fostering the next generation
of<br>
social scientists addressing societal considerations of natural
hazards<br>
and extreme events. This program, "Enabling the Next
Generation of<br>
Hazard Researchers," is funded by the National Science Foundation
and is<br>
being undertaken by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
in<br>
collaboration with faculty from seven other universities. The
program<br>
will consist of a two-year series of workshops, tutorials, and<br>
discussions focusing on practical advice about research initiation
and<br>
research proposal development for social science research
addressing<br>
hazards and extreme events. This is a unique opportunity for
junior<br>
faculty who are early in their research careers. Participants
will<br>
receive an honorarium and travel expenses to workshops and meetings
with<br>
senior faculty mentors.<br>
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2003.<br>
=46or more details, please visit our website at<br>
http://www.unc.edu/depts/curs/enabling/index.html<br>
Please contact Leanna Hush
(hush@email.unc.edu) or Dr. Raymond Burby</div>
<div>(burby@email.unc.edu) for more information.<br>
</div>
<div>********************</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>NSF GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNICATING RESEARCH TO THE GENERAL
PUBLIC</div>
<div> NSF Grant Opportunity in the
Communicating Research to Public Audiences</div>
<div>Component of the Informal Science Education Program (ISE)<br>
For more information see the NSF Program
Solicitation at:</div>
<div>http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html<br>
General inquiries regarding this program
should be made to:</div>
<div>Orrin Shane, Program Director (oshane@nsf.gov)</div>
<div> Communicating Research to Public
Audiences is a component of the<br>
Informal Science Education program (ISE) in the Division of
Elementary,<br>
Secondary, and Informal Education. ISE projects provide rich
and<br>
stimulating contexts and experiences for individuals of all ages,<br>
interests, and backgrounds to increase their appreciation for, and<br>
understanding of, science, technology, engineering, and<br>
mathematics (STEM) in out-of-school settings. Requests for up
to<br>
$75,000 will be considered to support projects that communicate to<br>
public audiences the process and results of current research that
is<br>
being supported by any NSF directorate through informal science<br>
education activities, such as media presentations, exhibits, or<br>
youth-based activities. The purpose of these efforts is to
disseminate<br>
research results, research in progress, or research methods.<br>
The PI must have an active NSF research award; a letter of support
from<br>
the cognizant Program Officer for the research award is required.
NSF<br>
research awards do not include Small Grants for Exploratory
Research<br>
Awards; Conference, Symposia, and Workshops grants; Dissertation</div>
<div>Improvement Awards; or Post-doc Fellowships.</div>
<div> No fixed deadline. Proposals may be
submitted at anytime, but at least</div>
<div>six months prior to anticipated start date.<br>
For the full announcement including proposal
preparation and submission<br>
instructions see:</div>
<div>http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html<br>
General inquiries regarding this program
should be made to:<br>
Orrin Shane, Program Director<br>
Directorate for Education & Human Resources<br>
Division of Elementary, Secondary, & Informal Education<br>
Phone: (703) 292-5106<br>
=46ax: (703) 292-9044</div>
<div>Email: oshane@nsf.gov</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>*******************</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>ROTATOR POSITION AT NSF EDUCATION DIRECTORATE</div>
<div> Title: Science Education Administrators
(Asst/Assoc/Program<br>
Directors),
AD-1701-2/3/4, EHR/DUE Open to the Public</div>
<div> (Open
Until Filled)</div>
<div> Subtype: Scientific and Professional
</div>
<div>It may be found at:<br>
</div>
<div>
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20030021</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>********************<br>
<br>
ECOLOGICAL MODELING POSTDOCS AT LAURENTIAN UNIV., CANADA:</div>
<div>FROM DIALOGER Jill Murray:<br>
Posted: November 27, 2002<br>
Start Date: asap<br>
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2003 or until positions are<br>
filled<br>
Applications are invited for up to 2
postdoctoral positions in<br>
ecological modelling of community recovery from manmade and/or
natural<br>
perturbation. Applicants should have experience or interest in
community<br>
ecology (preferably vegetation dynamics) and a very strong level
of<br>
expertise in one or more of the following areas: stochastic matrix<br>
modeling (e.g., Markov chains), cellular automata, neural
networks,<br>
multivariate statistics, nonlinear dynamical systems, GIS spatial<br>
modeling. Ability to computer program in Java, C, Fortran or Matlab
is<br>
also highly desirable. The successful applicant(s) will be expected
to<br>
work independently, but in collaboration with Dr. Madhur Anand=92s<br>
research group and to publish their research findings in
peer-reviewed<br>
scientific journals.<br>
The positions will be for 1 or 2 years and
are budgeted through the<br>
Premier=92s Research Excellence Award recently received by Dr.
Anand.</div>
<div>Salary will be negotiated.<br>
Please send a CV, statement of research
interests and contact</div>
<div>information for 3 referees to: Dr. Madhur Anand, Biology
Department,<br>
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6, Canada;<br>
manand@nickel.laurentian.ca.<br>
=46or more information, please see:<br>
http://laurentian.ca/biology/MANAND/anandlab/main.html<br>
Laurentian University is committed to equity
in employment and</div>
<div>encourages applications from all qualified applicants including
women,<br>
aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons
with<br>
disabilities.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>*******************</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>CLIMATE CHANGE POSTDOC AT U. WASHINGTON</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Program on Climate Change at the University of
Washington</div>
<div>Postdoctoral Research Opportunity<br>
The Program on Climate Change (PCC) at the
University of Washington<br>
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in
climate<br>
change research. The PCC currently involves institutes and
departments<br>
from across the UW campus (including Earth and Space Science,<br>
Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, the Applied
Physics<br>
Laboratory, NOAA=92s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the
Climate<br>
Impacts Group and the Quaternary Research Center). Postdoctoral<br>
researchers are free to define their research goals within the four
PCC<br>
science themes:<br>
1. Fate of Greenhouse Gases,<br>
2. Natural Variability and Modes or States of Climate,<br>
3. Sensitivity and Reducing Uncertainty,</div>
<div>4. Climate Change Impacts.<br>
Applicants are encouraged to visit
http://depts.washington.edu/uwpcc for</div>
<div>more information about these themes and the PCC.<br>
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. and may
propose to pursue their<br>
own novel ideas or join an existing project at the UW. The term of
the<br>
appointment will be one year with the possibility of renewal for
an<br>
additional year (2 years). Candidates should submit a proposal for<br>
research based on one or more of the science themes mentioned
above.<br>
The proposal should indicate how the research will contribute to
the<br>
program=92s overall goal of understanding Earth=92s climate, climate
change<br>
and the impacts of climate change. Applicants should also indicate
their</div>
<div>desired departmental affiliation.<br>
Please send the proposal, a curriculum vitae
and the names and contact<br>
information (including e-mail addresses) of four (4) referees to:<br>
Director, Program on Climate Change, ATTN: Miriam Bertram, Program<br>
Coordinator, Box 355351, University of Washington, Seattle, WA,</div>
<div>98195-5351; Phone : 206-543-6521; Fax: 206-543-6393.<br>
Proposals will be evaluated by the Advisory
Board of the Program on<br>
Climate Change on the basis of the strength of the research
proposal,</div>
<div>letters of recommendation and relevance to the PCC goals.
Applications<br>
submitted by March 5, 2003 will be considered for appointment
starting</div>
<div>in the fall of 2003.<br>
The University of Washington is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity<br>
employer and strongly encourages applications from women,
minorities,<br>
individuals with disabilities and Vietnam era veterans and other
covered</div>
<div>veterans.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>*******************</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font face=3D"Times New Roman" color=3D"#000000">BIOLOGICAL
OCEANOGRAPHY POSITION FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Times New Roman" color=3D"#000000"> &nbs=
p;
We seek a Ph.D.-level biological oceanographer for a 9-month,
tenure-track appointment at the assistant-professor level to begin as
soon as August 2003. The position involves research, teaching
(primarily at the graduate level), and service. Area of
specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in a person
who studies the role of nekton in ecological processes. Send a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for
three referees to the Biological Oceanography Search Committee,
Department of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
32306. Application review will begin on 1 Jan 2003. The
university is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action
employer.</font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
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<div>C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D.<br>
Biology Department<br>
Whitman College<br>
Walla Walla, WA 99362<br>
Tel: 509-527-5948<br>
Fax: 509-527-5961<br>
Programs for Recent
PhDs
http://aslo.org/phd.html<br>
DIALOG and DIACES poster
http://aslo.org/dialog/dialogposter.pdf<br>
DISCCRS
poster <span
></span
> <span
></span>
http://aslo.org/disccrs/disccrsposter.pdf<br>
Minorities in the Aquatic Sciences
http://aslo.org/mas/<br>
<br>
MOVING? Please send ADDRESS CHANGES to phd@whitman.edu<br>
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