Mardi 26 mai 2009

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Thetford, Norfolk

(?20,655-?22,950 + pension)

(3-year contract)

The British Trust for Ornithology is seeking applications for this
post to produce trends and indicators for UK bird populations and to undertake
ecological research through the analysis of long-term bird census data sets.
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience together with
good statistical and computing expertise.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 1 June 2009.

Further details are available from Vicky Percy (Tel: 01842 768215;
email jobs@bto.org) or from our website: www.bto.org/vacancies. Please
quote reference UO/09-2.

Mardi 26 mai 2009

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PhD opportunity


Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent



Applications are invited for this 3-year, funded PhD studentship, which will
start in September 2009 and be co-hosted by DICE
(http://www.kent.ac.uk/anthropology/dice/) at the University of Kent's
Canterbury campus and Ifremer (http://www.ifremer.fr), the French Research
Institute for Exploitation of the Sea, at their centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
This important project, supervised by Dr Bob Smith and Professor Stuart
Harrop from DICE and Dr Sandrine Vaz from Ifremer, will be part of ongoing
work to develop marine protected area systems in the Eastern English
Channel.

Project Outline
Many marine ecosystems are under severe anthropogenic pressure.
Consequently, governments are responding by developing marine protected area
(MPA) systems, with the aim of conserving biodiversity and protecting fish
stocks. Since 2004, the CHARM project (Channel Habitat Atlas for Marine
Resource Management) has collected a range of biological, economic, legal
and social data to help inform management of the Eastern English Channel.
This PhD project will build on this and develop approaches to inform ongoing
MPA designation initiatives in the region and elsewhere. In particular, it
will focus on:

1) Setting numerical targets for conserving important species and habitat
types based on biological and legal requirements.

2) Developing techniques for incorporating biodiversity, policy and social
data into a systematic conservation planning assessment for the Eastern
English Channel

3) Modelling the impacts of different MPA network scenarios on biodiversity,
fish stocks and fishing effort.

Application details
The successful candidate will have a good degree in a relevant subject, a
keen interest in marine conservation and interdisciplinary research, and
excellent quantitative analytical skills. Proficiency in French and
experience with using the ArcGIS and Marxan software packages would be an
advantage.

The PhD Studentship covers tuition fees at Home/EU rates and pays an annual
stipend of ?13,000. The student will be co-hosted by DICE and Ifremer and
will spend approximately two thirds of their time in Canterbury and one
third in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter detailing your research
interests, and giving the names of two referees who can be contacted when
short-listing, by 8th June 2009 to Dr Bob Smith (R.J.Smith@kent.ac.uk). We
will hold interviews shortly thereafter. Informal enquiries can also be made
to Dr Bob Smith by email or phone on +44 (0)1227 823455.

Mardi 26 mai 2009

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PhD opportunity - October 2009

   Supervisor: Dr Ed Hollox


Fully-funded 3-year PhD studentship starting October 2009
Department of Genetics and College of Medicine and Biological Sciences
University Of Leicester

Gene copy number variation (CNV), where different numbers of the same gene are present in different
individuals, has been shown to be an important form of natural genomic variation. In humans it can affect the
susceptibility to certain common diseases, for example psoriasis and the susceptibility to HIV. Despite its
importance, the evolutionary history of copy number variable regions is not well understood. Copy number
variation may be an intermediate stage after gene duplication but before the evolution of new gene function, yet
several gene families appear to be copy number variable across several species, suggesting that copy number
polymorphism has been maintained for a long time.
For example, several members of the beta-defensin family of genes are copy number variable in humans and
dogs, two species that diverged between 90 and 100 million years ago. We have studied these beta-defensin
genes for several years. They are multifunctional: they are antibacterial and antiviral in many species, have
immune cell signalling activity in humans, control coat colour in dogs, and are a key component of platypus
venom. Because of their role in several biological processes, they are thought to be involved in a number of
different human diseases. They provide an example of a gene family that has acquired different functions in
several different species in response to the environment.
This project will involve examining beta-defensin copy number variation in several different mammalian species
in order to try and understand the evolutionary history and processes affecting these genes. We have
assembled a network of collaborators from California, Cambridge, Ohio and elsewhere for this project.
Experience of molecular genetic methods and an interest in evolutionary biology would be an advantage.

Eligibility: To be eligible a candidate must hold an academic qualification of at least an Upper Second Class
degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, and be a UK or EU national or have a UK permanent residency visa.
Information for online applications: www.le.ac.uk/graduateoffice/hdapplyonline.html
Further details on the university: www.youtube.com/user/UniversityLeicester
Informal enquires: ejh33@le.ac.uk
Further reading: Hurles et al. (2008) Trends in Genetics, 24, 238
Hollox et al. (2008) Genome Research 18, 1686

Mardi 5 mai 2009

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This position will focus on study of the relationship between the fundamental and realized ecological niches of species in the Restionaceae. Experimental work will be done in the field in South Africa and in greenhouse facilities in Switzerland. The researcher?s primary association will be with the Linder lab at the
University of Zurich, possibly with substantial fieldwork in South Africa. The position will include some project management (not more than 20%).

Applications MUST be received no later than Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Interviews to be held fourth week in June. Start date in September,
2009.

For further information about the SPEED project:

http://www.wsl.ch/projects/SPEED



Please contact Peter B. Pearman or the relevant person linked to your
interest. The SPEED project proposal is available to interested
applicants upon request.

To apply, send the following materials, as separate PDF files:

1. PDF of cover letter, addressed to The SPEED Search Committee,
indicating

--position applied for

--your career goals

--your research interests in context of the SPEED project

--a detail of how the previous experience and skills shown in
your CV prepare you specifically for the position for which you are
applying

2. PDF of CV, complete, showing contact information, title of thesis
and dissertation, date, universities, research experience, notable
skills, advanced courses, publication list, posters and talks
presented, awards, service, etc

3. PDF of the abstract of your Masters thesis or Ph.D. dissertation
research

4. PDF of university report of coursework, showing grades and degrees
earned (must be in English)

5+. PDF's of published papers and papers in-press.



Send application as e-mail with attachments, with the following
subject line

SPEED Project (and insert position applied for: evolutionary modeling,
population genetics,or post-doc)

Send a separate e-mail, cover letter (PDF), and other PDF documents
for each position applied for (if more than one) to:

sibylle.hauser@wsl.ch



Don?t forget the deadline!

Mardi 5 mai 2009

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This position will focus on the relationship between geographical range and niche and genetic variation, and explore the patterns of inheritance of the niche and genetic attributes of selected species. This student?s primary location will be in the Linder lab at the University of Zurich.

Applications MUST be received no later than Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Interviews to be held fourth week in June. Start date in September,
2009.

For further information about the SPEED project:



http://www.wsl.ch/projects/SPEED



Please contact Peter B. Pearman or the relevant person linked to your
interest. The SPEED project proposal is available to interested
applicants upon request.



To apply, send the following materials, as separate PDF files:

1. PDF of cover letter, addressed to The SPEED Search Committee,
indicating

--position applied for

--your career goals

--your research interests in context of the SPEED project

--a detail of how the previous experience and skills shown in
your CV prepare you specifically for the position for which you are
applying

2. PDF of CV, complete, showing contact information, title of thesis
and dissertation, date, universities, research experience, notable
skills, advanced courses, publication list, posters and talks
presented, awards, service, etc

3. PDF of the abstract of your Masters thesis or Ph.D. dissertation
research

4. PDF of university report of coursework, showing grades and degrees
earned (must be in English)

5+. PDF's of published papers and papers in-press.



Send application as e-mail with attachments, with the following
subject line



SPEED Project (and insert position applied for: evolutionary modeling,
population genetics,or post-doc)



Send a separate e-mail, cover letter (PDF), and other PDF documents
for each position applied for (if more than one) to:



sibylle.hauser@wsl.ch



Don?t forget the deadline!

Mardi 5 mai 2009

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This position will focus on models of niche evolution through the development of Bayesian models to estimate how niche parameters of species are evolving through time and lineages. The project will also generate molecular data to complement actual Restionaceae phylogenetic trees. This student?s primary location will be in the Salamin lab at the University of Lausanne (http://www.unil.ch/phylo).


Applications MUST be received no later than Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Interviews to be held fourth week in June. Start date in September,
2009.

For further information about the SPEED project:



http://www.wsl.ch/projects/SPEED



Please contact Peter B. Pearman or the relevant person linked to your
interest. The SPEED project proposal is available to interested
applicants upon request.



To apply, send the following materials, as separate PDF files:

1. PDF of cover letter, addressed to The SPEED Search Committee,
indicating

--position applied for

--your career goals

--your research interests in context of the SPEED project

--a detail of how the previous experience and skills shown in
your CV prepare you specifically for the position for which you are
applying

2. PDF of CV, complete, showing contact information, title of thesis
and dissertation, date, universities, research experience, notable
skills, advanced courses, publication list, posters and talks
presented, awards, service, etc

3. PDF of the abstract of your Masters thesis or Ph.D. dissertation
research

4. PDF of university report of coursework, showing grades and degrees
earned (must be in English)

5+. PDF's of published papers and papers in-press.



Send application as e-mail with attachments, with the following
subject line



SPEED Project (and insert position applied for: evolutionary modeling,
population genetics,or post-doc)



Send a separate e-mail, cover letter (PDF), and other PDF documents
for each position applied for (if more than one) to:



sibylle.hauser@wsl.ch



Don?t forget the deadline!

Lundi 4 mai 2009

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PhD position
 
Hormones, Metabolism and Behavior:
Interactions and Causal Relationships
 
We are looking for a PhD candidate to study causal influences of hormones on alternative male reproductive tactics in the African striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio). The main aim of our research group is to understand the evolved physiological mechanisms that allow animals to behave adaptively in a changing environment. In the proposed study we want to test for a causal influence of hormones on social behavior while taking into account interactions between the different hormones and resting metabolic rate. The study will be based at the University of Zurich and experiments will be conducted with a captive colony. The study will use methods of hormone manipulations via implants, hormone measurements, measurements of oxygen consumption (RMR) and behavioral observations. A summary of the proposed PhD project can be found below.
 
We are seeking a highly-motivated, independent candidate with excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate has a background in animal behavior, behavioral endocrinology, physiology or ecology and evolution, some experience with animal handling, lab work, and experience in experimental design and statistical analysis of data. A degree equivalent to a diploma or MSc in Biology is required. Good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. The working language in our group is English. Some knowledge of German would be beneficial for living in Switzerland but is not necessary.
 
The student will be supervised by Dr. Carsten Schradin and be part of the research group studying striped mice (see www.stripedmouse.com). The student will be based at the Department of Animal Behavior at the Zoological Institute of the University of Zurich (www.zool.uzh.ch). Zurich is a highly attractive city in beautiful surroundings, with a multinational population, and many educational and recreational opportunities (http://www.zuerich.com)
 
The position is funded for two years by a grant from the FAN at the University of Zurich, and the salary follows the Swiss National Science Foundation scale (CHF 39 600 for the first year, CHF 42 600 for the second year). The student is expected to apply for funding for a third year from other foundations, for example from the Forschungskredit, a foundation based at the University of Zurich (http://www.researchers.uzh.ch/promotion/forschungskredit.html). The student will get full support from Dr. Carsten Schradin when applying for additional grants.
 
The earliest starting date is July 2009, but can be negotiated.
 
Deadline for application is the 20th of May, and interviews will take place at the end of May. If not enough suitable applicants applied by this deadline, a second call will be released and interviews will then take place at the start of July.
 
Please send your application including a CV (as PDF), PDFs of publications (published, in press or in preparation), PDF of your diploma or master thesis, a letter outlining your past research and particular motivation for this position (max. 2 pages), as well as contact details of 2 referees to carsten.schradin@zool.uzh.ch.
 
__________________________________________________________
PD Dr. Carsten Schradin
Research Associate, Zoological Institute, Department of Animal Behavior,
University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Tel: +41 - (0)44 635 5486
Fax: +41 - (0)44 635 5490
(Tel. secretary: +41 - (0)44 635 5271)
Honorary Researcher at the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
 
Succulent Karoo Research Station, Goegap Nature Reserve, Private Bag X1, 8240 Springbok, South Africa.
 
Lundi 4 mai 2009

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Responsable «Animation du Territoire pour l’éducation à l’environnement et au developpement durable» du Parc national du Mercantour, avant le 21/05/09
Poste de categorie A, pour agents de la fonction publique d’Etat ou des Collectivites Territoriales par voie de détachement. 
Possibilité d’embauche de contractuels sous forme de contrat a durée déterminée de 3 ans.
Poste basé à Nice sous l’autorité du Chef de service Communication, Information, Pédagogie.
Disponibilité souhaitée : mi juillet 2009 au plus tard.
Date de clôture des candidatures : 31 mai 2009


Jeudi 30 avril 2009

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Contexte

Dans le cadre de ce partenariat, le Comité français de l’UICN souhaite poursuivre l’élaboration et la mise

en œuvre des plans d’action terrestre et marin découlant de la politique « biodiversité » de GSM.

 

Durée

Poste de Chargé(e) de projet d’une durée de 18 mois, débutant en mai 2009

 

Missions

Dans le cadre du partenariat signé entre GSM et le Comité français de l’UICN, le/la Chargé(e) de projet :

- réalisera le travail de rédaction des plans d’action, en lien avec les différents acteurs de GSM et

du Comité français de l’UICN concernés,

- proposera le format et la structure du document définitif pour validation,

- définira le planning et les moyens nécessaires pour la mise en œuvre des plans d’actions,

-  participera  à  la  réalisation  des  actions  prioritaires  du  programme  de  travail  2009  /  2010

préalablement défini, dont : proposition de plan type de gestion de la biodiversité pour les sites

de  GSM ;  réflexion  sur  les  indicateurs  « biodiversité »  (choix,  pertinence,  disponibilité  des

données) …

 

Ce travail s’appuiera sur :

- la Politique biodiversité de GSM élaborée en 2008,

- le premier travail de structuration et de rédaction des plans d’actions,

- les fonds documentaires de GSM et du Comité français de l’UICN,

- les personnes-ressources travaillant au sein de ces deux entités.

 

 

Profil recherché

- Etudes supérieures, Master 2 ou Diplômé/e 3ème cycle en environnement, avec des connaissances et

compétences dans le domaine de la biodiversité ;

- Connaissances des thématiques liées à l’exploitation de carrières ;

- Connaissances des entreprises ;

- Expérience sur un sujet et un poste similaires ;

- Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse ;

- Bonnes capacités relationnelles et rédactionnelles 

- Aptitude à travailler en équipe ;

- Bonne compréhension de l'anglais.

 

Encadrement

Le poste sera basé au siège social de GSM, Guerville  (78), et au Comité  français de  l’UICN  (Paris 5

ème

)

selon un calendrier à définir.

La personne sera encadrée à la fois par  la Direction environnement de GSM, la Chargée de programme

« Politiques  de  la  biodiversité »  et  la  Chargée  de  mission  « Entreprises  et  biodiversité »  du  Comité

français de l’UICN.

 

Conditions

Statut : salarié(e)

Durée du contrat : CDD 18 mois

Salaire : salaire selon convention collective de l’animation et expérience

Documents à envoyer : CV + Lettre de Motivation

 

Contacts

Merci d'adresser votre lettre de motivation et votre Curriculum Vitae uniquement par e-mail avant le

10 mai 2009 à l’adresse suivante : posteGSM@uicn.fr

Merci  d’indiquer  dans  l’objet  de  votre  mail  votre  nom  suivi  de  la  référence  « Poste  Carrières  et

biodiversité».

 

 

Important : seules les candidatures sélectionnées pour un entretien recevront une réponse.

 

Jeudi 30 avril 2009

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Contrat à durée déterminée d’une durée de 12 mois, à pourvoir immédiatement.

 

Missions

 

Dans le cadre du programme d'actions du Comité français de l'UICN, le(la) Chargé(e) de programme

Outre-mer sera chargé(e) de :

1  - Mettre en œuvre, avec  l’appui du Groupe de  travail outre-mer,  le programme du Comité  français

de  l’UICN consacré  à  l’outre-mer  (amélioration  des  connaissances,  analyse  des  politiques  sur  la

biodiversité,  analyse  des  politiques  de  développement  et  des  mécanismes  de  financement,

élaboration  de  recommandations,  appui  aux  acteurs  locaux,  contribution  au  programme  du Bureau

Europe de l’UICN sur l’outre-mer européen).

2  - Développer, en  lien  avec  le Groupe outre-mer,  le programme du Comité  français de  l’UICN  sur

l’outre-mer, en recherchant notamment les partenaires et les financements nécessaires.

3  -  Contribuer  au  suivi  et  à  la mise  en œuvre  des  actions  outre-mer  des  autres  programmes  du

Comité français de l’UICN, en lien étroit avec les Chargés de programmes correspondants.

 

Responsable hiérarchique et encadrement

 

Le(la) Chargé(e) de programme travaillera sous la responsabilité du Directeur du Comité français de

l’UICN.

 

Profil recherché

 

- Formation de 3ème

 cycle (master 2, école d'ingénieur) en environnement ou sciences politiques

- Au moins 5 ans d’expérience professionnelle

- Bonnes connaissances des enjeux et problématiques de la conservation de la biodiversité en outre-

mer et de leurs interactions avec les politiques de développement

- Bonnes connaissances des acteurs de la conservation de la nature

- Rigueur, polyvalence et autonomie

- Qualités relationnelles et rédactionnelles

- Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse

- Bonne capacité à travailler en anglais

- Bonne maîtrise des logiciels de bureautique

- Expérience en outre-mer appréciée

 

 Conditions

 

Statut : salarié(e) du Comité français de l’UICN

Localisation : poste basé au Comité français de l’UICN, 26 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Paris

Durée du contrat : CDD de 12 mois, avec prolongation probable en CDI

Salaire : selon expérience et convention collective de l’animation

 

  Contact

 

Merci d’adresser votre candidature (CV et  lettre de motivation), par e-mail uniquement, au plus tard le

10 mai 2009, à l’adresse suivante : PosteOM@uicn.fr

 

Important : seules les candidatures sélectionnées pour un entretien recevront une réponse.

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