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The Great Pheromone Myth Richard L. Doty Formorethan50years researchers—including many prominent scientists—have identified pheromones as the triggers for a wide range of mammalian behaviors and endocrine responses. In this provocative treatise, renowned olfaction expert Richard L. Doty rejects this idea and states bluntly that—in contrast to insects—pheromones in mammals do not exist. “Simply delightful reading. In a concise but totally convincing manner, Richard Doty sweeps away the pervasive mythology of pheromones.”—Floyd E. Bloom, Scripps Research Institute “This book will make a major contribution to the field by either galvanizingpeopletoproveDotywrongorapplyingbrakestoa field that may be fast moving down the wrong track.” —Donald A. Wilson, author of Learning to Smell: Olfactory Perception from Neurobiology to Behavior $65.00 hardcover Gene Flow between Crops and Their Wild Relatives Meike S. Andersson and M. Carmen de Vicente foreword by Norman C. Ellstrand This book provides the scientific basis for assessing the likelihood of gene flow among 20 important crops and their wild relatives. Given the ecological concerns associated with genetically modified crops, this reference will be essential for everyone working to feed a growing world population while preserving crop biodiversity. “A must-have book for anyone who is developing or regulating a transgenic crop.” —Norman C. Ellstrand, author of Dangerous Liaisons? When Cultivated Plants Mate with Their Wild Relatives $60.00 hardcover THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS 1-800-537-5487 • www.press.jhu.edu PhD scholarship Australian Centre for Biodiversity, Monash University, Australia An opportunity exists for a PhD candidate to investigate how revegetation and a dry climate will affect carbon cycling through a novel combination of field surveys, long-term flux observations, in situ manipulations, controlled environment experiments and laboratory analyses. The PhD is part of a broader multidisciplinary project to understand how extensive revegetation will affect carbon storage, water yields and biodiversity of catchments. Potential areas of research for the PhD candidate include carbon cycling (stocks and flows) within and among the soil, vegetation and atmosphere; soil microbes and respiration; and exchanges of non-CO 2 greenhouse gases. The full-time position (AU$ 26,669 p.a., 3 years) will start in early 2010 and be based in Melbourne, with fieldwork in regional Victoria. Applicants must submit a brief statement of their desire and capability to undertake this research project, a current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact details for two referees. To submit applications, receive a project description or other inquiries please contact Dr Shaun Cunningham (shaun.cunningham@sci.monash.edu.au) CLOSING DATE December 18, 2009 Ornithologist BHE Environmental, Inc., an interdisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has an opening for a field ornithologist. In this position, you will use your field skills in bird identification and habitat evaluation in support of client needs in wind power, transportation, pipeline, telecommunication towers and other industries. You will also design and conduct post-construction bird mortality studies for large structures like wind turbine projects. The position involves a mix of field work and office-based report writing. You will undertake project management if qualified, or can advance to increasingly complex projects and analysis over time, and eventually undertake project management. A minimum of a Master’s degree in ornithology, zoology or wildlife management is required, along with demonstrated competence in bird identification for Midwestern and Eastern biomes and a thorough understanding of avian nesting and migration patterns. Effective written and oral communication skills are critical. Frequent multi-day travel is expected, especially during field season. Experience in bird studies relating to wind farms is preferred. Previous experience in permitting, wind farm siting studies, avian telecommunication tower studies, NEPA, and other regulations would be beneficial, as would prior consulting work. For immediate consideration visit www.bheenvironmental.com and select Careers to complete a profile and upload a resume. EOE/M/F/D/V
Harvard University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in terrestrial ecosystem and biosphere modeling in the laboratory of Professor Paul R. Moorcroft. The successful candidate will be involved in collaborative research projects relating to the effects of anthropogenic climate change on the composition, structure and functioning of temperate and tropical ecosystems, and resulting biophysical and biogeochemical feedbacks onto the atmosphere. Candidates should have a strong background in ecosystem ecology, terrestrial biosphere modeling, or a related field. Applicants with previous experience with terrestrial ecosystem or land surface models are strongly preferred. Candidates should email their CV, a summary of research interests, and the names of three references to: Carla Barger (cbarger@oeb.harvard.edu) Harvard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University of Wyoming (UW) invites application for an Assistant Research Scientist academic professional in the area of ecological informatics This is a new position designed to build expertise across campus in both ecoinformatics and relevant disciplinary specialty as part of a university-wide ecology initiative supported by the NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Research support and research responsibilities shall include: 1) improving access to ecological data, information and computational services through data acquisition, data integration, and management activities; 2) developing and implementing analytic procedures, algorithms, modeling techniques and workflows; and 3) participation in the development of collaborative initiatives and programs between WyGISC, the UW Program in Ecology and the UW Department of Geography. Minimum qualifications include: Postgraduate degree in an appropriate environmental science field, emphasizing work with large environmental databases or, a postgraduate informatics degree with relevant ecology experience; Demonstrated knowledge of both fundamental and advanced concepts in informatics and informatics research; Demonstrated technical skills in: database development & management or software application programming; Two years relevant experience working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team research environment. Preferred qualifications include: Knowledge of state-of-the-art research and development in the field of ecoinformatics, including ecology-specific data collection techniques, metadata implementation, distributed sensor system and computing infrastructures, and workflow application development; Successful teaching and outreach experience related to ecological informatics; Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles in geographic information science; Advanced expertise in one or more of the following areas: distributed computing and data management, data mining and knowledge discovery, spatiotemporal analysis and modeling, information visualization, scientific workflow design and implementation. Required application materials include the following: a brief cover letter indicating your interest in being considered and summarizing your qualifications for the position; a current curriculum vitae; and a two to three page statement relating your professional goals and experiences to the position and your view on how the position could support and advance ecology and geographic information science at the University of Wyoming. Applicants are encouraged to explore background information on WyGISC, the Department of Geography, and the interdisciplinary Program in Ecology as well as other relevant programs on campus (see http://www.uwyo.edu/wygisc, http://www.uwyo.edu/PIE and http://www.uwyo.edu/geog). Applicants should submit all materials as PDF-format file attachments via e-mail with “ECOINFORMATICS POSITION” in the subject heading, and arrange for submittal of three reference letters (with phone and e-mail contact info) in the same manner to: Steven Prager (Email: sdprager@uwyo.edu), Search Committee Chair, UW Department of Geography. Screening of applicants will begin on January 8, 2010. The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Foundation Research Extensive Institution, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
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