Programa de Conservación del Orangutan en Parque Gunung Palung- Indonesia

Background on Organization:
Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program (GPOCP) is dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and biodiversity in and around Gunung Palung National Park (GPNP). GPNP is home to 5-10% of the world’s orangutans and represents one of the last remaining tracts of pristine lowland dipterocarp forest. To give back to local communities and address real conservation threats to GPNP, orangutan researcher Dr. Cheryl Knott founded GPOCP in 1999. GPOCP was legally registered as an Indonesian NGO in 2002 under the name Yayasan Palung. Our community-based programs include environmental education, a public conservation awareness campaign, animal rescue and activities to prevent illegal trade in endangered species and to reduce human-orangutan conflict, development of environmentally friendly and sustainable livelihoods for local communities, a community forest project, and scientific research of wild orangutan populations. For more information about our work, please visit our website (www.saveGPorangutans.org).

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated and committed individual to oversee our programs in Indonesia and our fundraising efforts. The Program and Development Director is a senior position on the ground, working with the Research Manager, Operations Manager and Field Director, and reporting directly to Dr. Cheryl Knott (Executive Director). The Program and Development Director will be responsible for:

Fundraising and Program Development (~45%)
Support the on-going development of our programs and related activities; Work with staff and board to strategize and develop new directions for Yayasan Palung that will accomplish its ultimate goal of orangutan conservation; Identify funding opportunities and develop appropriate funding proposals, in close coordination with the Executive Director and US-based Administrative Director; Produce grant reports for existing grants and new grant funding received; Assist the Executive Director in liaising with and reporting to current and potential new donors; Organize site visits for current and potential new donors

Communications (~10%)
Create newsletters on program activities; Make Facebook postings; Update website to inform and empower individual supporters abroad

Capacity Building (~25%)
Tailor staff capacity building activities to existing and needed skills; Conduct internal capacity building activities to build basic office, computer and language skills; Assist staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities through annual and monthly work plans and reports; Coordinate visits and training from outside experts and volunteers; Assist staff in identifying relevant external training courses they can attend to help further build capacity

Financial and Personnel Oversight (~10%)
Provide oversight of financial reporting, cash management and banking; Participate in evaluations of senior staff; Advise Executive Director on personnel decisions

Reporting and Administrative Duties (~10%)
Regularly liaison with U.S.-based Administrative Director and Executive Director via email and Skype; Write program activity and progress reports and produce an annual report each year

Qualifications/Experience
• Master’s degree in conservation biology, ecology, natural resource management, primatology or related field
• Demonstrated significant knowledge and experience in grant writing and reporting
• Previous fundraising experience (including with foundations, individuals, corporations and/or government is desirable)
• Understanding of conservation and development issues in Southeast Asia
• Experience in tropical field conservation and/or research projects (min. 3 years)
• Staff management and coordination experience
• Experience managing internal capacity building
• Ability to work productively with a multicultural staff in remote, rural areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Language fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesian
• Computer Proficiency (including Excel and other Office software)
• Experience with data management software such as Access or Filemaker is desirable
• Previous experience working in Indonesia is desirable

Salary/Funding
• A local-level salary will be provided, commensurate with experience

Term of Appointment
1 year (extendable upon agreement by both parties)

Closing Date
Accepting applications until position is filled.

Contact Information:
Candidates are invited to apply by emailing a Cover Letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample and three references to GPOCP’s Administrative Director, Andrea Durcik: andrea.gpocp AT gmail.com with the job title as the subject heading. All applications should be made in English. -

Estudiante de Doctorado en ecologia acuatica (peces y aves)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate student to conduct research on interactions among top predators in freshwater lakes. Our main objective is to examine how predatory fish (walleye, pike, trout) interact with each other, as well as with fish-eating birds (cormorants and pelicans). The program will require field work in Saskatchewan, sometimes in remote areas, as well as extensive application of stable isotopes chemistry. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the design and implementation of their dissertation research. Candidates should have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in biology or related science (M.Sc. preferred) and excellent academic qualifications. Experience operating power boats, canoes, and fisheries sampling gear, as well as some laboratory training would be an asset.


Contact Information:
This program is co-supervised by Dr. Christopher Somers, Department of Biology, University of Regina, and Dr. Keith Hobson, Environment Canada, Saskatoon. Interested students should submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to (chris.somers AT uregina.ca and keith.hobson AT  ec.gc.ca). -

Ph.D. studentships in Amphibian Disease Ecology at James Cook University

We have funding from the Australian Research Council to support 2-3 exceptional PhD students who will work on a collaborative project investigating amphibian disease in northern Australia. The disease chytridiomycosis caused declines, local extirpations, and probably global extinctions of many species of rainforest frogs in the Wet Tropics of northern Queensland during initial outbreaks in the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s.

Our research group was the first to notice and document these declines, and we have been studying them intensively for over 20 years. We have discovered that the interactions between the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, Bd) and frogs are very complex. Frogs’ behaviour affects their exposure to transmission of the infection, and whether infected frogs simply carry the infection asymptomatically or develop severe disease and die is affected by their choice of microenvironment. The effects of infections are also influenced by antimicrobial secretions produced by frogs’ skins; our work on these shows they may have evolved to increase the resistance of some populations to the disease. We are now also working on how the fate of infected frogs can be modified by other microbes inhabiting their skins; we have shown that many bacteria that live on frogs produce metabolites that fight Bd infections, and it may be possible to probiotically manipulate them to reduce the susceptibility of frogs in nature.

Although many populations of frogs seem to be secure, because we do not as yet understand how combinations of environmental factors affect the vulnerability of populations to decline, it is entirely possible that a new wave of population crashes could occur as weather and climate conditions shift in the near future. We are seeking students to participate in the current phase of our work, which is focused on gaining a thorough understanding of exactly what determines the tipping point beyond which a mild, common infection becomes an epidemic outbreak of a fatal disease.

Our group has collaborative links with other researchers worldwide; these have been highly productive of ideas and publications (see for example Prof. Alford’s research portfolio and publication links, below), and mean that our students have a range of opportunities available upon completion. Recent Ph.D. graduates in this field supervised by Prof. Alford are presently academic or research staff or postdocs at New Mexico State University, the Australian Museum, Plymouth University (UK), and the University of Colorado, and have previously had postdoctoral positions funded by the Australian Research Council, Vanderbilt University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Zurich, among other institutions.

Projects (field-based, laboratory-based, or both) will focus on any of these topics:
1. Determining how chytridiomycosis affects populations by measuring fitness and mortality rates of infected and uninfected frogs in populations coexisting with endemic Bd infections.
2. Determining the relationship between frog microenvironment selection and behaviour and fine-scale infection dynamics, to determine rates of transmission and loss of infections, persistence of the pathogen in environmental reservoirs, and what causes the population of pathogens on an individual host to increase to the point of causing morbidity or mortality, persist at lower levels, or disappear.
3. Determining whether frogs that have reappeared at sites from which they were extirpated have recolonised or recovered in situ, and what changes in the host-pathogen system have allowed them to do this.
4. Developing and performing preliminary tests of techniques that may favour coexistence of frogs with the pathogen, and develop recommendations for conservation actions.

Students should be available to start in February 2014 and will be based at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. We will only accept students who obtain PhD scholarships, which cover living expenses (ca. AU$24,600K/year) and tuition. Scholarships are highly but not impossibly competitive, and are awarded to students with these minimum qualifications:
1. A first class Honours degree, or a Master’s degree with a research component. In exceptional cases they have been awarded to international students with Bachelor’s degrees, research experience, and high-quality first-authored publications.
2. Very good to excellent grade point average
3. Research experience, in the field or laboratory
4. Strong recommendation letters
5. A first-authored peer-reviewed publication (this is particularly important for international students; applicants with publications are much more likely to obtain scholarships, but if you excel in other areas this is not a strict requirement)

The scholarship deadline for international applicants is 31 August 2013, and for domestic (Australian) applicants is 31 October 2013.

Please send a CV, one page cover letter detailing your experience and interests, contact details for 3 references, and unofficial transcripts to david.pike22 AT gmail.com with “PhD position” in the subject line. We will narrow down the pool of interested students and work with 2-3 individuals on their scholarship applications. TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 JULY 2013.

For general questions or enquiries, please contact ross.alford AT jcu.edu.au

Wildlife Veterinarian. Botswana.

Under the guidance of the CEO of CARACAL and the Project PI (Virginia Tech), the wildlife veterinarian will provide coordination and support for all veterinary activities and other research projects as needed undertaken as part of a larger program on ecosystem health in Northern Botswana. A primary focus of this work is on infectious disease transmission at the human-wildlife interface. Work activities will involve studies that include humans, herbivores, predators, and small mammals at the terrestrial-water interface. Other major activities include water quality monitoring, laboratory studies as needed, care and management of a captive wildlife collection, and treatment of injured and orphaned animals. The candidate would be involved in any other projects and provide assistance as required to support the research and outreach activities of CARACAL.

Required:
-Veterinary Degree with at least 5 years experience
-Demonstrated experience in small and/or large animal care, and surgery
Wildlife capture experience (zoological or field based) will elevate the placement of the candidate.

Hiring mechanism: Contract hire under Virginia Tech with secondment and supervision under the local lead agency CARACAL.
Timeframe: Period of appointment: 12 months. As soon as possible - pending veterinary registration with the Botswana Government. Contract renewable based on performance.
Salary: US $1000.00 per month (non negotiable).

Location: Kasane, Botswana

For more information on our program please visit the following sites:
caracal
Facebook
blogspot
faculty

Contact Information:
To Apply: Send CV with two references and letter of interest to Kathleen Alexander (kathyalx AT vt. edu) as soon as possible. We will hire a suitable candidate as soon as one is identified. Mailing address: P. O. Box 570, Kasane, Botswana.

Mariana Crow Rehabilitation and Release

1 person needed for 5+ months to assist in the rehabilitation and daily care of critically endangered Mariana Crows on the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. Duties include regular feeding of birds and cleaning and maintenance of outdoor aviaries. The technician may be responsible for providing basic medical care for current captive crows and any new crows that arrive at the facility in need of first aid attention-- a working knowledge of wildlife rehabilitation for birds is a must. There will be opportunities to participate in nest searching and radio telemetry of wild Mariana Crows as well.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

Requirements
At least one year working with birds (preferably corvids) in rehabilitation situations. Strong interest in the conservation of endangered species. A demonstrated ability to provide exceptional care for rehabilitating birds without direct supervision. A willingness to work nights, sourcing native insects and reptiles for feeding the captive crows. An interest and aptitude for carpentry work (for the maintenance of current aviaries and construction of new aviaries) is desired.

Experience monitoring the soft release of rehabilitated or captive raised birds is desirable.

The island of Rota is very small and offers few amenities. Experience working in remote locations is beneficial.

Benefits include round trip airfare to Rota (reimbursed), housing and $1200-1500/month (non-taxable) contingent on experience and length of stay. A minimum commitment of 5 months is required and longer commitments (7+ months) are strongly preferred.
Contact Information:
Phillip Hannon, Captive Care Coordinator
email: philliphannon13 AT yahoo.com
Project Website

Ph.D. research assistantship (University of Tennessee, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries)

Ph.D. research assistantship (University of Tennessee, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries) available for graduate student studying effectiveness/success of oak ecosystem restoration strategies. The position is part of Joint Fire Science Program-funded project led by Drs. Patrick Keyser and Charles Kwit, with field sites in TN, KY and NC. Project was initiated in 2008 and focuses on vegetation and fuel responses to experimental manipulations (timber harvest/prescribed fire/herbicides), including oak and shortleaf pine regeneration, native warm-season grasses, and early successional plant communities. In addition, breeding bird responses are being monitored.

Duration: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2016

Qualifications: Applicants should be motivated with a good attitude and a strong work ethic. Well-developed oral and written communication skills are desired and the ability to work cooperatively with others is required. Students with applied habitat management experience are preferred. Applicants should possess a M.S. in Wildlife, Forestry, or related field and a valid driver’s license. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and GRE scores (Q+V) of 302 are required.

Salary: $17,500 plus tuition waiver and health insurance

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest along with a CV, and GRE scores to both of the e-mail addresses below. Information on formal application as a Ph.D. candidate can be found at the Departments web page (http://fwf.ag.utk.edu).

Contact Information:
Patrick Keyser, Professor
Phone: 865-974-0644
Email: pkeyser@utk.edu

Charles Kwit, Assistant Professor
Phone: 865-974-9793
Email: ckwit@utk.edu

NorthIsland Seychelles bird and Turtle Field Assistant- Seychelles

http://www.lifeonnorth.com and http://www.north-island.com
North Island, Seychelles
3 months, but Field assistants staying longer will be preferred
Application Deadline:
07/15/2013

Field assistants needed with interests in conservation biology. The assistants will get involved in all the activities of the Environmental Department, from fieldwork to data entry. The current main priorities and activities are: Eradication of the Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) / Marking and monitoring of the Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) population. / Marking and monitoring of the Green (Chelonia midas) and Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) populations. / Banding and monitoring of the reintroduced Seychelles White-eye (Zosterops modestus). / Banding, monitoring and rehabilitation of the seabird populations, mainly the Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Puffinus pacificus) and the White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaeton lepturus). / Habitat assessment prior to the reintroduction of the Seychelles Magpie Robin (Copsychus sechellarum). / Monitoring of the migrant bird species that occur in the island. / Rehabilitation of the endemic vegetation of North Island, paying special attention to the Takamaka forest. / Digitalize the field fauna and flora database of North Island. Stipend: Housing provided at the staff village. 3 warm meals a day at the staff restaurant. The work schedule is variable, but typically six days on, one day off. Transfers from Mahé to North Island will be covered by the company, as well as all the cost related to the Gainful Occupational Permit. Volunteers must pay for their transportation to Seychelles, but for field assistants staying longer than 3 months their airfare will be partially covered.

To Apply:
To apply please send an email to Dr. JAVIER COTÍN (EM: JavierC@north-island.com) Please apply by sending an email containing your Curriculum Vitae, a letter of interest explaining why you want to join our team as well as contact information of at least two references and the range of dates when you will be available and how long you can participate. For example you may say something like “any 90 day period between June and October 2013”. Please keep in mind that the working language at North Island is English, so an acceptable level is required. For more information about North Island, please visit http://www.lifeonnorth.com and http://www.north-island.com

Qualifications:
Field assistants should be hard working, responsible, very enthusiastic and patient. The candidates should be prepared to work independently in the field, at high temperatures (28-32ºC with high humidity), and thus previous experience with fieldwork, preferably with birds, tortoises or turtles, is valuable. You must also be able to get along well with others and be fairly fit, able to walk 2 km over moderate terrain and have some previous wildlife monitoring experience. Mist-netting, banding experience and bird identification skill are a plus. Bachelor or Biology students will be given preference.

Number of Openings:
1-2

Raptor migration Volunteer- Turkey

Hatay Province, Turkey
28 August 2013 - 28 September 2013

The Egyptian Vulture is an endangered raptor that is widespread across southern Europe, Africa, and Asia. The population breeding in SE Europe has been declining for decades, but surveys for this widespread species are logistically difficult. Birds from SE Europe migrate around the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and significant concentrations of raptors are known from Belen Pass, Hatay province, SE Turkey. In September 2013 we will establish a raptor migration monitoring station to count Egyptian Vultures and other raptors in this area. This project is a collaboration between several BirdLife International partner organisations (BSPB - Bulgaria, HOS - Greece, RSPB - UK, DD - Turkey) and local birders, and will offer great views of raptors of several species. Duties will include: (1) assisting with the identification and evaluation of suitable observation points; (2) daily observations and censuses of all migrating raptors, with a particular focus on Egyptian Vultures; (3) assisting in data entry; assisting with vehicle maintenance and daily chores around the field base. Housing, vehicle, and basic food will be provided, airfare from Europe may be provided to outstanding candidates.

To Apply: Please email CV with cover letter and 2 references to STEFFEN OPPEL (EM: steffen.oppel AT rspb.org.uk).

Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Keen bird watcher with good eyesight and raptor identification skills; physical fitness to endure hikes through rugged terrain and sit in hot sun for extended periods; ability to follow established protocols and record data accurately; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry; must be flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a culturally diverse team. Preferred qualifications: valid driver's license and a good driving record; experience in raptor migration monitoring.

Number of Openings:
1

Forest Restoration Volunteers. Hawaii.

MFBRP FOREST RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS needed for dry forest restoration trials on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. Up to 2 positions are available for a period of 3 months, beginning October 2013. This project is based on restoring high elevation forest habitat for the benefit of endangered Maui forest birds. This is a field based research position but volunteers will be responsible for both field and office duties with the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP). Primary field duties will be: (1) assisting with implementation and monitoring of experimental forest restoration plots on the leeward (dry) side of Haleakala, including planting plants and vegetation sampling; (2) seed collection for captive propagation of native forest plant species; (3) weed census and control; (4) trail and field site construction and maintenance; (5) predator abundance studies through control mechanism; (6) assisting staff with other ongoing projects. Office duties include, but are not limited to office, vehicle and grounds maintenance, data entry, and preparation and maintenance of field equipment. Field duties are extremely physically challenging. Remote research sites require extensive hiking in steep, high elevation (5,000-7,000 ft) terrain. This position also requires living and working in small teams in extreme weather conditions (ranges from being intensely hot/dry to cold/wet). Helicopters will be used to re-supply field camps. Work schedule will include 5-10 day field trips with alternating days in the office. Volunteers are needed from October 1 to December 20th, with some flexibility on start and end dates. Benefits include: $100/week living stipend; Housing in shared house; Most field equipment; Limited transportation in upcountry Maui; An opportunity to work in Hawaiian rainforest and gain field experience in ecosystem management.

To Apply:
Applicants must be willing to provide their own airfare to Kahului, Maui. Assistance in airfare from major west coast cities may be possible. Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project is a research organization dedicated to the recovery of Maui’s native forest birds, which includes developing and implementing both research and management techniques. For more information, visit www.mauiforestbirds.org. To apply, please send a cover letter with 3 references to HANNA MOUNCE (EM: mounce@hawaii.edu). Please put MFBRP Restoration Volunteer in the title. If you have any further questions please email the above address or call us (PH: 808-573-0280)

Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with forest restoration and wilderness settings. Volunteers must be able to work and live in remote field camps under extremely physically and mentally demanding conditions, to work independently and responsibly, have a good work ethic, take personal initiative and must have a valid driver’s license. Desirable qualifications include a B.S. in ecology, biology, ornithology, botany or similar field; research with forest restoration work; vegetation sampling experience; Wilderness First Aid certification.

Number of Openings:
2

Volunteer Field Research Assistant Puerto Rico

Southwestern Puerto Rico
2.5-3 months from early/mid- September to late-November 2013

VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED for research on alarm calling and breeding biology of the SMOOTH-BILLED ANI (Crotophaga ani), a joint-nesting species in the cuckoo family. This affords a valuable opportunity to learn field biology skills. Three field assistants are needed to work in Southwestern Puerto Rico for approximately 2.5-3 months from early/mid- September to late-November 2013. Successful applicants must provide their own airfare to San Juan or Mayaguez, P.R. Travel within Puerto Rico, basic food and shared accommodations will be provided.

DUTIES:
Field observation, documenting behaviour and predator encounters, re-sighting colour-banded birds, trapping with mist-netting, nest- and funnel-traps, locating nests, nest checks, handling adults, nestlings, and eggs, banding, GPS-mapping territories, video and audio recording, and data entry. Field work involves carrying equipment including extension ladders, and climbing ladders up to 32’ during nest checks. Field playback experiments will involve assisting with video/audio set up and documentation of alarm call playback and presentation of predator mounts to ani groups. Assistants will be required to work early mornings, split shifts, and long days outside in sun and heat and must be available seven days per week, although there will be regular time off (6 days on, 1 day off). Days off may be coordinated among the field team and some opportunity for recreational travel in Puerto Rico will be scheduled, time and data collection permitting.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, contact info, and 2-3 references who can attest to your qualifications to LEANNE GRIEVES (BSc) at McMaster University (EM: grievel@mcmaster.ca).

Qualifications:
Previous field experience, particularly with birds, is an asset but not required. Good physical health, ability to climb ladders & ascend to heights from 6-36’, a love of the outdoors and (dry) tropical environments, attention to detail, readiness to learn, problem solving skills and self-motivation are valuable assets. Assistants should be able to work well as a team and also alone and unsupervised. Valid driver’s license and experience driving standard transmission vehicle as well as basic Spanish language skills are also assets.

Number of Openings:
3

Voluntario Playa Ostional, Costa Rica

Playa Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

The Ostional National Wildlife Refuge (ONWR) was officially created in 1983. The refuge is bounded by Punta India to the north and Punta Guiones to the south and includes three nautical miles of marine protected area. ONWR includes four beaches (Ostional, Nosara, Peladas, and Guiones), 8,000 ha (19,768 acres) of marine life, and 468 ha (1,156 acres) of land. The mission of the refuge is to protect marine and coastal ecosystems, especially the reproduction of sea turtles and at the same time the local communities benefit and participate in the process of conservation through the sustainable use of the resources, investigation program, protection, ecotourism and enviromental education. ONWR falls under the Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Telecommunications (MINAET), the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), and the Tempisque Conservation Area (ACT).
Ostional is one of few beaches in the world where the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) nests synchronously in an event called the arribada. An arribada is when thousands of olive ridley turtles come ashore to lay their eggs at the same time. Arribadas occur almost every month of the year and are typically timed with the last quarter moon. The peak season and the largest arribadas occur in the rainy season (July-November). Ostional is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for olive ridley sea turtles.
So many turtles come onto the beach in a short time span that most of the nests laid within the first several days of the arribada are destroyed by subsequently nesting turtles. In fact, during an arribada, 70% of the nest are destroyed because of natural causes: (1) excavation by other turtles, (2) natural erosion, and (3) microbial infestation. Therefore, in 1987, a legal community-based egg harvest program was initiated to allow local people the right to collect and sell a percentage of the eggs from the first three days of each arribada. This is the only place in the world where it is legal to harvest turtle eggs and this practice is designed to prevent poaching and to benefit the local community by funding local infrastructure and family income. The nests laid within the first several days have the lowest chance of survival and removing them decreases nest density, which is also known to affect hatching success.
The Ostional Integrated Development Association (ADIO) is in charge of the egg harvest program. ADIO has 250 members and the Director of the ACT grants ADIO permission annually to continue the egg harvest. Egg collection is only done on the main nesting beach, where the highest nest density occurs. The money from the sale of the eggs is divided: 70% goes to the members of the ADIO and 30% goes back to the local community. ADIO also has the following obligations: (1) provide local security to protect the refuge, (2) protect the hatchlings from predators such as dogs, vultures and other birds, and (3) carry out regular beach clean ups to remove trash and debris from the beach to facilitate nesting turtles and emerging hatchlings.


The research assistant will primarily be assisting, and working under the supervision of, Vanessa Bezy, in a Masters thesis research project. The primary objective of this particular study is to determine whether there is a correlation between hatching success and the microbial abundance in nest sand at Ostional. This study will sample natural nests and relocate nests into prepared experimental treatment plots to observe hatching success in relation to a range of microbial abundance in nest sand. This will involve preparing a hatchery-like set up of treatment plots, sampling nests within the same night of an arribada, monitoring these nests for oxygen and temperature throughout the incubation period, and conducting excavations at the end of the incubation period to quantify hatching success.

There is also the opportunity for the research assistant to assist in other research and data collection that takes place in Ostional and even to conduct your own independent research project.

Duties
(Training will be provided for all duties, although prior experience is favorable)
• Lead and/or participate in 3-4 hour night patrols (7 km)
• Identify, measure, and tag nesting females
• Collect nest data (egg count, laying time, nest dimensions, triangulation of nest location)
• Assist with construction, preparation, and maintenance of hatchery/experimental plots
• Relocation of nests into hatchery
• Early morning monitoring of nests for hatching
• Conduct post hatching nest excavations and stage embryonic development
• Release hatchlings
• Conduct beach slope survey studies
• Collect nest air samples and measure oxygen content with an O2 analyzer (training provided)
• Monitor nest temperature (HOBO dataloggers)
• Participate in regular beach litter and debris cleanups
• Assist in conducting transect surveys during arribadas (when needed)

Requirements
• Advanced undergraduate student or recent graduate in a relevant subject (i.e. Biology, Marine Biology, Conservation, Environmental Sciences)
• Proficient in spoken Spanish and English. You will be expected to effectively communicate with local assistants and community members (Spanish) as well as volunteers (English).
• Independent, reliable, responsible, hard-working, motivated, open-minded, and friendly.
• Positive attitude, able to take constructive criticism, and adaptable to unexpected situations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and team player
• Must be comfortable in an isolated, remote setting.
• Must be fit and willing to work long hours in extreme conditions (heavy rain, heat and humidity). You will be required to carry out physical labor and acclimate to an irregular sleeping schedule.
• Previous experience of working in the field (especially with sea turtles) is desirable.
• Previous experience abroad and familiarity with Latin American Culture is desirable.
• Your own personal health insurance coverage is required to participate.

Benefits/Costs
This is a volunteer position. The research assistant is responsible for airfare, ground transportation, lodging and meals. Pursuing funding and credit through your university is highly encouraged (if available).

Accommodations are available on-site for $26 US per day. This includes 3 meals per day (vegetarian/vegan friendly), a bunk bed and shared room with 6 people. Electricity, plumbing (no hot water), and Internet (although not always reliable) are available on site. There is limited public transportation available in and out of Ostional, with the nearest bank and pharmacy a 20-minute cab ride away.

Additional Contact Information
If interested, please send a resume and contact information for relevant references directly to vanessa.bezy@gmail.com.

Voluntarios Tortuga Marina Todos Santos

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Junior Lifeguards/Sea Turtle Camp is an Educational program designed to develop a love and understanding of Marine Environments in Mexican youth. The program provides unique environmental experiences to underprivileged children.

The program is a fun aquatic program for local Mexican youth. Each session consists of four days on the beach teaching snorkeling, kayaking, boogie boarding and surfing, plus an overnight camp out to rescue and relocate endangered sea turtle nests.

Session 1: July 15-18 with camp out July 20-21.
Session 2: July 23-26 with camp out July 29-30.

Daytime hours 10:00-3:00 (4 days)
Camp out hours 4:00pm -12:00 noon

Requirements
Instructors should be swimmers, with some basic Spanish Language skills.

Benefits/Costs
Volunteer position

Contact: Francesca Dvorak tortugueroslasplayitas@gmail.com
WWW Link: http://www.todostortugueros.org

Voluntarios y estudiantes en el programa de proteccion de tortuga marina en Sinaloa

Agosto 2 al 15 de diciembre de 2013

Playa Ceuta Elota Sinaloa Mexico. Playa Ceuta se encuentra en la región central del estado de Sinaloa , dentro del municipio de Elota; ubicada entre la boca de Cospita al Norte (13 0276955, 2666830 UTM) y la desembocadura del río Elota al sur (13 0303356, 2642182 UTM).

Los trabajos de conservación de la tortuga golfina (Lepidochelys olivacea) se iniciaron en 1976 . En 1979, este proyecto se elevó a rango de programa de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS), contando desde entonces con un investigador responsable y un auxiliar adscritos a la Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y otro por la Escuela de Biología de la UAS.
Dentro de las diversas actividades el personal diseña y ejecuta un programa que consiste en la elaboración de prácticas de campo, investigación y monitoreo ambiental en las playas de anidación de la tortuga marina, donde la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa cuenta con campamentos tortugueros (corral de incubación de los huevos del quelonio), Las formas en que uno participa puede ser de manera individual o grupal.

La participación individual es mediante trabajo voluntario, estancias académicas, servicio social, practicas profesionales, capacitación, etc. dirigidas a personas mayores de 18 años de cualquier nacionalidad y formación académica. El programa de volunariado inica a finales de julio y concluye en diciembre. Se otorga certificación de participación.

Las actividades que se desarrollan en el campamento tortuguero para la conservación de la tortuga golfina consisten en las siguientes fases:

1.- Monitoreo en sitios de anidación de tortuga marina e incubación de huevos colectados (Recorridos nocturnos)

2.-Liberación de las crías
3.- Educación ambiental: Se realizan actividades formales e informales en espacios abiertos y cerrados, dirigidos a grupos escolares de diferente nivel (Preescolar, primaria, secundaria, bachillerato, universitario), así como, personas de las comunidades cercanas. Para ello se cuenta también con un museo.

Los requisitos más importantes son tener una mente abierta y ser entusiasta y trabajador.
• Los voluntarios deben estar dispuestos a vivir y trabajar en condiciones rústicas
• Condición física y estar preparado para la interrupción del sueño
•Compromiso minimo de dos semanas
•Los voluntarios son responsables de hacer sus propios arreglos de viaje y seguros
• Amor por la Naturaleza

El programa ofrece, estancias académicas, servicio social, practicas profesionales, capacitación, etc. dirigidas a personas mayores de 18 años de cualquier nacionalidad y formación académica. Se otorga certificación de participación. Se ofrece alimento y hospedaje, no hay salario

M. en C. Fermamdo Enciso Saracho mano24@live.com.mx
M. en C. Ingmar Sosa Cornejo parlama_michin@yahoo.com.mx
Escuela de Biología de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa tel/fax (667)7 161139
Facultad de Ciencias del Mar la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (669)9 828656

Coordinador de Proyecto Carey

Posición: Coordinador de Proyecto Carey, Cayos Perlas, Nicaragua
Ubicación: Pearl Lagoon/Pearl Cays, costa Caribe de Nicaragua
Período: 4 de Junio 2013 a 4 Febrero 2014, con posibilidad de extendención
Fecha límite de aplicación: 15 de Mayo de 2013, o hasta que la posición esta ocupada

Información General
El Programa de Conservación de Tortugas Marinas en Nicaragua de la Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) ha desarrollando un proyecto de conservación e investigación en los Cayos Perlas desde 1999. Los Cayos Perlas son un conjunto de 22 cayos donde aproximadamente 250 nidadas de carey son depositadas cada año, representando la mayor colonia de carey que queda en el Caribe centro-occidental. Personal local lleva a cabo censos diarios para contar y reubicar nidadas, en caso de que sea necesario, y alentar la cooperación de los pescadores locales. También se realizan patrullas nocturnas durante los meses del pico de anidación para marcar y tomar datos biométricos a hembras anidadoras. Antes del inicio de este proyecto cerca del 100% de las nidadas eran saqueadas por pescadores locales para consumo. Tras trece años de actividades de conservación, el nivel de saqueo ha disminuido progresivamente hasta menos de un 20% anual. Las hembras anidadoras también eran frecuentemente sacrificadas antes del inicio del proyecto y ahora muchas son donadas vivas al proyecto para ser marcadas y liberadas. Nuestro trabajo en la zona fue decisivo para la creación del Refugio de Vila Silvestre Cayos Perlas, declarado oficialmente por el gobierno de Nicaragua en noviembre de 2010. El proyecto ha recibido un gran apoyo por parte de los habitantes locales del área de los Cayos Perlas y de las autoridades gubernamentales a nivel local, regional, y nacional. Para más información por favor visitar nuestro sitio web (http://www.wcs.org/saving-wild-places/ocean/pearl-cayes-nicaragua.aspx).

Responsabilidades
Supervisar, coordinar y administrar las actividades del proyecto, bajo la supervisión de la Directora/Coordinadora del Proyecto de Conservación de Tortugas Marinas en Nicaragua y en estrecha colaboración con el supervisor de campo local. Colaborar en actividades de puesta en marcha del proyecto carey. Trabajar con el personal de campo local para garantizar la correcta recolección de datos, coordinar y supervisar las actividades diarias del personal local que realiza trabajo de campo en los Cayos Perlas y los cambios semanales del equipo, así como ayudar con el trabajo de nocturno de patrullaje durante el pico de anidación. Pagar al personal del proyecto y mantener las cuentas de los gastos del proyecto; mantener las bases de datos; resumir los datos; redactar informes de radio semanales, informes periódicos de los avances del proyecto y el informe final (español e inglés); asistir en la redacción de propuestas; y ayudar con el mantenimiento de bote y motor. Ayudar a mantener el contacto con personal de instituciones locales, regionales y nacionales, incluyendo las universidades y el gobierno. Ayudar con otras actividades del programa de tortugas marinas, según el tiempo lo permita. También existe la posibilidad de realizar futuras investigaciones o laboral con el Programa de Conservación de Tortugas Marinas en Nicaragua.

Requisitos
Preferiblemente, grado de Maestría en Biología de Vida Silvestre/Conservación/Marino o campo relacionado, mínimo de 1 año de experiencia trabajando con anidación de tortugas marinas (incluyendo marcaje y toma de datos biométricos), buenas capacidad de redacción y comunicación, experiencia con análisis estadísticos básicos, debe ser bien organizado, flexible, y capaz de efectuar varias tareas al mismo tiempo, interesado en trabajar con comunidades locales, y con experiencia como supervisor. Se requiere fluidez (escrita y hablada) en español e inglés. Se prefiere personas que manejen botes y con experiencia internacional (para candidatos no nicaragüenses). Debe ser capaz de trabajar bajo condiciones duras y demandantes de trabajo de campo y dispuesto a trabajar más de 40 horas por semana, especialmente durante el pico de la anidación. Experiencia con programas de Microsoft Office, en especial Access, Excel, y Word.

Salario: Depende según experiencia laboral.

Por favor aplicar online en: http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers. Ademas de la aplicación online, por favor enviar una carta de presentación describiendo experiencia previa con tortugas marinas e investigación de campo, planes de carrera, por que le gustaría trabajar con WCS en el Programa de Tortugas Marinas de Nicaragua, y su Curriculum Vitae a wcsnica AT gmail.com.

Oportunidades de Voluntariado en el Parque Etnobotánico Omaere- Ecuador

Están bienvenidas las personas que desean participar como voluntarios, ayudándonos a enseñar al público general sobre el uso tradicional de las plantas y sobre la naturaleza y las culturas amazónicas en general. Nuestro parque es uno de los lugares más accesibles donde las personas pueden venir a aprender sobre estos temas y 80% de nuestros visitantes son ecuatorianos. Los voluntarios también nos ayudan a mantener los senderos, deshiervar, preparar medicina natural y enseñar sobre Inodoros Ecológicos Secos.

Mas info en https://omaere.wordpress.com/castellano/pasantia/

También invitamos a los investigadores interesados en los siguientes temas:
-Procesos de la descomposición y saneamiento de las heces colectadas en los Inodoros Ecológicos Secos (incluyendo la importancia de hongos, hormigas, bacterias, sol, material que cubre, etc.).
-Eficacia de las medicinas ancestrales, sin invadir la propiedad intelectual de los pueblos indígenas.
-Concientización ambiental de los estudiantes y del público general.
-Terra Preta do Indio y otras técnicas naturales de mantener la fertilidad de la tierra.

Profesor de Biología Querétaro

Lic en Biología, médico, en Alimentos, fármaco biólogo. que tenga vocación en la docencia, muy responsble.
Localidad:     Querétaro
Estado:     Querétaro
Salario:     por horas
Comienzo:     Agosto
Duración:     indefinido
Tipo de trabajo:     Por Horas
Solicitudes:     enviar currículum
Empresa:     preparatoria del Mar
Contacto:     Alma Delia Flores Barbosa
Teléfono:     55442206898
Fax:     55442206898
Correo-E:    lic.alma.delia.flores AT hotmail.com

Convocatoria a VIII Taller Internacional "La Educación Ambiental para el desarrollo sostenible” en Varadero, Cuba.

En esta ocasión se le remite convocatoria e información complementaria sobre VIII Taller Internacional "La Educación Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible" que celebrará la Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Juan Marinello Vidaurreta” de la ciudad de Matanzas, Cuba, del  22  al 26 de octubre de 2013.
El evento como en ediciones anteriores, se celebrará, en un Hotel de la Playa de Varadero, considerada por todos como una de las más lindas del mundo.
Observe que en esta ocasión se ha incluido en la temática del evento, además de los temas relacionados con la educación ambiental, la temática vinculada a la educación para la salud. Se han considerado las solicitudes recibidas al respecto basadas en la estrecha relación entre ambas temáticas.
Si no resultará de su interés o se reitera la información, se le ofrece disculpas, pero en cualquier caso se le pide que colabore con nosotros divulgando esta convocatoria, entre  posibles colegas interesados.
A los interesados en participar, se le agradece que al responder, consignen en el asunto del e mail el nombre del evento. Favor de escribir al e mail: eventoeducambie AT gmail.com y eventoeducambie AT ucp.ma.rimed.cu

Para tener información sobre boletos de viaje, alojamiento y alimentación comunicarse con el receptivo oficial del evento que es CUBATUR EVENTOS al email   eventos1@cbtevent.cbt.tur.cu. La persona a contactar es: Ing. Arlene Alvarez   Especialista
Comercial Empresa Eventos e Incentivos
Agencia de Viajes Cubatur
Calle 0 #101A entre 1ª y 3ª,
Miramar, Playa. Teléf: (537) 2069808; 2069809 Fax: (537) 2069807

Con respeto y esperando que se anime en compartir saberes, le saluda desde Cuba,
Miembros del Comité Organizador.
Dr. C. Marisel Hernández Fuentes, Dr. C. Amado Hernández B y MSc.
Raydel Valladares Rodríguez.

Becas 2013 Ecología Marina Tropical y Biogeoquímica

Convocatoria del Concurso Nacional de Trabajos Universitarios sobre Humedales y Área Marinas Protegidas 2013, para que se promueva con los estudiantes.

Ya está abierta la convocatoria del Concurso Nacional de Trabajos Universitarios sobre Humedales y Áreas Marinas Protegidas 2013, que anualmente convoca la CONANP. Este Concurso está dirigido a pasantes y titulados de todas las licenciaturas que deseen participar con trabajos recepcionales –tesinas, tesis y reportes de investigación- presentados entre enero de 2011 y junio de 2013, para registrar sus trabajos acceder al siguiente link ( http://educacionparalaconservacion.conanp.gob.mx/) .

La recepción de trabajos cierra el 28 de junio. El premio para los nueve mejores proyectos es un viaje con todos los gastos pagados a  un Área Natural Protegida del país.

Solicito su amable apoyo para difundir la Convocatoria adjunta entre sus contactos y aliadas(os), a través de su página web, mails y redes sociales.  Adjunto la liga para descargar materiales de difusión (banners digitales  y convocatoria PDF)
http://www.conanp.gob.mx/contenido1/pdf/trab_univ_2013.rar 

Estancia Posdoctoral la Division de Neurociencias del Instituto de Fisiologia Celular de la UNAM

Se solicitan candidatos para realizar una estancia posdoctoral en la Division de Neurociencias del Instituto de Fisiologia Celular de la UNAM  (Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico, DF).
Los candidatos concursaran para obtener una beca de la DGAPA de la UNAM, la cual incluye manutencion mensual (14 salarios minimos vigentes para el DF) y seguro de gastos medicos mayores para el becario, conyuge e hijos. La estancia posdoctoral es por 12 meses (a partir del 1º de marzo del 2014), con posibilidad de ser renovada por 12 meses mas.
Los temas de estudio se enfocan a la fisiologia molecular de los canales activados por voltaje, principalmente de los canales de calcio tipo T; asi como la participacion de los canales de sodio en la biologia del cancer cervicouterino.
Perfil de los candidatos:
1. Haber obtenido el doctorado en los ultimos tres años.
2. No haber cumplido 36 años de edad al momento de iniciar la estancia posdoctoral.
3. Tener una productividad demostrada, particularmente articulos publicados o aceptados.
4. Experiencia en tecnicas de biologia molecular, inmunoquimica, electrofisiologia, proteomica y/o bioinformatica.
La fecha limite de recepcion de solicitudes es el viernes 14 de junio del 2013.
Interesados comunicarse con el Dr. Juan Carlos Gomora a la direccion: jgomora AT ifc.unam.mx , o al telefono 5622-5752.

Uso de las herramientas moleculares para el diagnostico de fitopatogenos

El  CICY a traves del Programa de Educacion Continua les hace la cordial invitacion para asistir al Curso: Uso de las herramientas moleculares para el diagnostico de fitopatogenos. Tipo: Teorico-Practico. Del 10 al 14 de junio de 2013(40 hrs.), lunes a viernes de 8:30 a 17:30 hrs.

Temas:
Principios teoricos de las tecnicas inmunologicas (Conferencia), Deteccion de fitopatogenos por ELISA (Practica), Principios basicos de Biologia Molecular (Conferencia), Herramientas Moleculares aplicadas al diagnostico de fitopatogenos (Conferencia), Deteccion de fitopatogenos por PCR [hongos, viroides y fitoplasmas (Practicas)], Analisis de resultados obtenidos.  Cupo
maximo: 10 personas.

INFORMES E INSCRIPCION: M.C. Mauricio Alvarado Sosa
E-mail: econtinua AT cicy.mx Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan,
A.C. calle 43 No. 130 Col. Chuburna de Hidalgo. C.P.97200. Merida, Yucatan,
Mexico. Tels. (999) 942 83 30 Ext.134 y pagina de internet
http://www.cicy.mx/educacion-continua/menu-principal

Aplicación del análisis de Fluorescencia de Rayos X XRF a estudios del medio ambiente y cambio global

10-12 de junio
Mazatlan, Sinaloa

Maestro Tiempo Completo Universidad de Sonora

UNIVERSIDAD DE SONORA
DIVISION DE CIENCIAS BIOLOGICAS Y DE LA SALUD

C O N V O C A T O R I A
La Academia de Biologia Experimental y Aplicada del Departamento de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas, de la Division de Ciencias Biologicas y de la Salud CONVOCA a la participacion para la seleccion de candidatos para ocupar una plaza una plaza de maestro de tiempo completo por TIEMPO INDETERMINADO, bajo las siguientes:

B A S E S :
1. CATEGORIA: Maestro de Tiempo Completo Titular
2. AREA DEL CONCURSO: Biologia Molecular y Microbiologia, con solida formacion en deteccion molecular de microorganismos patogenos, para su aplicacion en organismos acuicolas.
3. TIEMPO DE DEDICACION: 40 Horas/Semana.
4. REQUISITOS MINIMOS:
A. Biologo o carrera afin.
B. Poseer grado de Doctorado en el area de conocimiento que se especifica como area del concurso o afin.
C. Tener un año de experiencia academica o dos años de experiencia profesional.
D. pertenecer al SNI, o tener los meritos academicos necesarios para ingresar inmediatamente a el.
5. FUNCIONES ESPECIFICAS A REALIZAR:            
A. Impartir de 5 a 9 horas de clase.
B. Realizar labores de investigacion y direccion de trabajos academicos a estudiantes de la licenciatura y posgrado en el area convocada.
C. Colaborar en el diseño, planeacion y direccion de planes, programas y proyectos academicos, asi como la formacion del personal academico especializado en el Departamento de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas de la Universidad de Sonora.
6. CARACTERISTICAS DE LA PLAZA:        
D. La plaza sera basada en el programa de retencion-repatriacion del CONACYT
7. SUELDO: Entre $11,763.61 y $23,242.73 dependiendo del nivel que asigne la Comision Dictaminadora de la Division de Ciencias Biologicas y de la Salud, ademas de las prestaciones correspondientes.

Informes y envio de solicitudes (curriculum vitae): Dr. Luis Enrique Gutierrez Millan legtz@guaymas.uson.mx

Dr. Luis Enrique Gutierrez Millan
Departamento de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas
Universidad de Sonora, Edificio 7G
Blvd. Colosio S/N entre Reforma y Sahuaripa, Col. Centro
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 83000
Tels.y Fax. 01(662)2592195; 01(662)259 2169; 01(662)259 2197, ext. 1716
>From USA: 011 + 52 + 1 + 662 + 259 2169 x1716

Penguin Ecologist. UK- Chize France

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.
We are looking to appoint a PDRA Penguin Ecologist, to model seasonal distribution of macaroni penguins from South Georgia, Crozet and Kerguelen from tracking data and use this information to identify candidate marine protected areas.
The successful applicant will spend the first year working at BAS in Cambridge, UK, and in the second year will relocate to CEBC-CNRS in Chize France. Exchange visits to Chize during the first year and to Cambridge in the second year will be required to progress the science and build the partnership. The post-holder will therefore require considerable flexibility in their working location but their reward will be the opportunity to learn and work within these two centres of excellence in seabird research.
Qualifications: PhD in biological science
Duration: 2 Years Fixed - term Appointment
Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.
On-line application forms and further information are available on our website:
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?tab=1&JobID=840
These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
Please quote reference: BAS 73/13 Closing date for receipt of application forms is. 23rd June 2013 Interviews are scheduled to be held on. w/c 22nd July 2013

El futuro de la investigación en biología en Mexico

Jardin Botanico. 28 y 29 de mayo.

Curso-Taller de Eficiencia Energética

http://www.cie.unam.mx

Field Assistant Hawaii

Field assistant needed to monitor the survival, breeding, movements, and behavior of Millerbirds that were translocated to Laysan Island. Primary duties include resighting color-banded birds, spot mapping, nest searching and monitoring, mist-netting and banding. Field assistant will conduct data entry on Laysan, communicate effectively with ABC and USFWS supervisors in Honolulu via email and satellite phone, produce regular reports, and assist with considerable pre- and post-voyage activities. The candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the camp to maintain the field facility and assist with other restoration activities including, but not limited to, habitat restoration and monitoring Laysan Duck and Laysan Finch populations.

Location: Laysan Island, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Duration: 7 months (early September 2013 – end March 2014).
Salary: $2,100/month, plus food and housing on Laysan.
Number of Openings: 1-2.
Application Deadline: 10 June 2013.

Applicants must be in excellent physical health with outstanding hearing and vision, be able to tolerate extreme heat and isolation, and the stress of working in a densely populated seabird colony. Applicants must be highly independent, self-motivated and comfortable living with 4–6 other people on a small, remote atoll in the Pacific with limited outside contact for 6 months. Travel to Laysan involves a 4 day sea voyage that is often difficult. Applicant must pay their own way to Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Preference given to candidates with experience working with endangered passerines and working in seabird colonies.

Contact Information:
TO APPLY: send CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to CHRIS FARMER (EM: cfarmer AT abcbirds DOT org); please include “Millerbird Tech” as subject.

Premios de investigación 2013 para científicos jóvenes

Se otorgará diploma y cien mil pesos al mejor candidato en cada una de las áreas de Ciencias Exactas, Humanidades, Ciencias Naturales, Ciencias Sociales, así como en el área de Ingeniería y Tecnología.

Se invita a los investigadores y a las instituciones de investigación a proponer candidatos, de acuerdo con las siguientes

Bases
1. Las candidaturas se presentarán de manera individual. Podrá concursar cualquier científico que haya investigado en México en los últimos años en alguna institución acreditada y que no haya cumplido, en el caso de los hombres 40 años y para las mujeres 43 años, al 31 de mayo de 2013, requisitos que deberán comprobarse con copias de documentos legales.
2. El candidato deberá registrarse en la página electrónica (registro), llenar e imprimir el formato AMC-PI y anexarlo al expediente.
3. El candidato deberá presentar la documentación requerida en el siguiente orden:
3.1  Forma AMC-PI impresa del registro electrónico.
3.2  Carta de postulación al Premio, de un colega que conozca de cerca su investigación, destacando la contribución científica, el impacto de su trabajo, y otros elementos que justifiquen su candidatura.
3.3  Carta de anuencia para concursar especificando en qué área participa y señalando cómo impactan sus contribuciones en el desarrollo del área que elige.
3.4  Currículum vitae detallado.
3.5  Separatas o copias de los trabajos señalando las que considera más relevantes, incluyendo el factor de impacto de las revistas en las que publica.
3.6  Relación de citas de cada uno de sus trabajos de investigación, o en su caso, referencias bibliográficas que comenten sus trabajos.
3.7  En los campos de ingeniería y tecnología, se requiere documentar los desarrollos tecnológicos (por ejemplo, manual de procesos, ingeniería básica, planos, etcétera) y en su caso, explotación por terceros.
3.8  Cualquier elemento adicional que refuerce su candidatura (constancias de su participación docente y en la formación de recursos humanos, etcétera).
3.9  Copia de identificación oficial con fotografía.
3.10 Igualmente deberá anexar un disco compacto con toda la documentación antes en listada en formato PDF, en carpetas separadas con nombre.
4. El Premio de Ingeniería y Tecnología se otorgará por el desarrollo de nueva tecnología y por innovaciones de tecnología existente. Para evaluar las candidaturas del Premio en esta área, se consideran fundamentalmente los siguientes elementos: elaboración de manuales de proceso, diseño o modificación de prototipos, instrumentación, maquinaria, desarrollos y modificaciones en las ciencias bioquímicas, desarrollo de nuevos materiales, aportaciones en el campo de la agronomía y contribuciones en ciencias de la ingeniería. Si el candidato ha desarrollado una tecnología ya utilizada por terceros, también deberá presentar las constancias de transferencia y, de haberlas, las patentes generadas.
5. La fecha límite para presentar candidaturas es el lunes 27 de mayo de 2013.
6. El Jurado estará formado por la Comisión de Premios, elegida por votación de los miembros de la Academia Mexicana de Ciencias. Dicha Comisión está presidida por el Vicepresidente de la AMC.
7. El Jurado tomará en cuenta como criterios para evaluar, entre otros, el rigor científico, la calidad, la originalidad, la independencia de la investigación, así como el liderazgo y el impacto del trabajo de investigación.
8. El Jurado analizará todo el trabajo de investigación realizado por los candidatos, con base en las publicaciones y en los documentos mencionados en el punto 3, y en su caso en el punto 4 de esta convocatoria, especialmente el trabajo llevado a cabo como miembros de instituciones mexicanas.
9. En cada área el Premio será único. El Jurado podrá declarar desierto alguno de los premios.
10. El dictamen del Jurado será inapelable.
11. No podrán participar quienes hayan recibido el Premio de Investigación en años anteriores.
12. El resultado del concurso estará a disposición de los candidatos a partir del 1 de octubre de 2013 en la página de la Academia www.amc.mx y el Consejo Directivo lo dará a conocer a todos los miembros de la Academia. Los premios se entregarán en sesión solemne.

Las candidaturas con la documentación completa se podrán entregar personalmente o enviarse por servicio de mensajería a las oficinas de la Academia, Km. 23.5 Carretera Federal México-Cuernavaca, Calle Cipreses S/N, San Andrés Totoltepec, Tlalpan, C. P. 14400 México, D. F., de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 17:00 horas a más tardar el lunes 27 de mayo de 2013.

Para mayor información:
Martha Villanueva
Tel. (55) 58 49 51 80, Fax. (55) 58 49 51 12
e-mail: mbeatriz AT unam.mx

Postdoctorado filogenética de microalgas. Universidad de Seoul.

Postdoctorado en el Lab. De Biología Molecular de la Univ. SangMyung (Seoul, Korea del Sur), para estudio de filogenética de microalgas utilizando ADNr nuclear, cloroplastos, genes mitocondriales, entre otras técnicas. Fecha límite: 31 de Mayo. Inicio: 1 de Agosto 2013. Interesados enviar (en 1 solo PDF o Word) CV, carta de interés y experiencia, estado civil y datos de contacto de 2 referentes, por kijs@smu.ac.kr

Doctorado en Universidad de Tasmania

 
Doctorado en la Escuela de Zoología de la Univ. de Tasmania (Australia) para estudio de infección y contagio de cáncer facial en el demonio de Tasmania. Mucho trabajo de campo (trampeo y manipulación de individuos, extracción de muestras sabguíneas). Interesados contactar a la Dra. Menna Jones Menna.Jones AT utas.edu.au Información