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Data Carpentry Hiring an Associate Director

 

Message below taken from: http://www.datacarpentry.org/blog/associate-director-posting/

Data Carpentry is hiring! http://www.datacarpentry.org/jobs/

With the support of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, we now have the opportunity to hire an Associate Director. The Associate Director is one of the two key roles providing leadership to Data Carpentry’s core efforts and is expected to shape the organization’s operational functioning, influence training, and contribute to strategic planning. The main focus of the Associate Director’s role will be in community engagement and education as well as overseeing communications.

Mainly though, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about education and training and its ability to empower researchers to conduct data-driven research. We expect applicants to come from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines and encourage all applications. If you have any questions about the posting, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jobs@datacarpentry.org. We will begin reviewing applications December 18, 2015 and the posting will remain open until filled.

For full details and application information, please see the posting:
http://www.datacarpentry.org/jobs/

Postdoc in Next-Gen Species Distribution Modeling

The Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development (CCSD) at the Missouri Botanical Garden seeks to hire a full-time postdoctoral scholar.  The postdoc will work closely with Dr. Adam Smith in the CCSD’s Global Change Program to develop methods for applying next-generation species distribution models to data that traditionally has been difficult to model.  In collaboration with Dr. Smith the postdoc will 1) develop novel modeling algorithms; 2) test these algorithms with simulations and high-quality specimen data obtained in collaboration with taxonomists at the Missouri Botanical Garden; 3) prepare and submit manuscripts for publication; 4) develop R packages that encapsulate these novel methods; 5) craft project specifications for a programmer who will create stand-alone software using these methods; 6) actively consult with collaborators at UC Berkeley.  The successful candidate will:

  • Have a solid background in applied mathematics and statistics (including Bayesian methods).
  • Have expertise in R or related programming languages.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting results and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Understand and appreciate the difficulties of working with occurrence data that may have been collected in an opportunistic fashion, e.g., data from natural history museum specimens.
  • Be enthusiastic about developing tools that enable conservation practitioners to avert loss of biodiversity and be able to translate complex ideas into straightforward procedures.

Candidates with a completed Ph.D. or that will soon graduate with a Ph.D. in ecology, wildlife biology, environmental science, statistics, or applied mathematics are encouraged to apply.  Ideal start time is early 2016, but this is negotiable for applicants who may be graduating in the spring.  The term for this grant-funded position will be 1 year, with renewal for an additional two years or more contingent on satisfactory performance.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, and this position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
 
The position will be based in St. Louis, where a vibrant community of ecologists, conservation practitioners, and evolutionary biologists that interact through partnerships among MBG, Washington University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis University, plus other area institutions. The position will be seated in the CCSD, which explores and implements new, science-based approaches to the conservation and sustainable use of plant diversity. CCSD’s strategies for conservation are based on a sound, scientific understanding of the occurrence and distribution of plants. CCSD applies the knowledge of plant diversity accumulated by Missouri Botanical Garden researchers over many years, making that knowledge usable for conservation planning and decision-making. Operating under the auspices of the Garden and as part of its division of Science and Conservation, CCSD builds upon the Garden’s institutional expertise, scientific programs, influence and resources.
 
To be considered, applicants should apply on-line by February 5, 2016 at: https://missouribotanicalgarden.applicantpro.com/jobs/310082-18077.html
Please direct questions to Dr. Adam Smith (adam.smith@mobot.org).

ESA's SBI Training Course: Now Accepting Applications!

Call for Participant Applications!
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The Ecological Society of America is now accepting applications for our next Sustaining Biological Infrastructure (SBI) training course: June 21-23, 2016 in the Washington, DC metro area.
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Strategies for Success: A Short Course for Project Directors
 
Calling all leaders of biological infrastructure projects! Is your digital data resource, collection, field station or laboratory financially sustainable? Do you feel confident in your ability to manage finances, plan for the future, analyze your stakeholders, communicate effectively, and diversify your funding sources?
 If not, our Strategies for Success course can help.
 
Come spend three days developing an action plan for your project, learning from our expert faculty, and networking with colleagues. 100% of our 2015 participants agree that the knowledge and skills they gained on the course will have a meaningful impact on their project within the next year.
 
Learn More: http://esa.org/sbi/
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Eligibility:
Ideal applicants include experienced Directors and Principal Investigators of biological infrastructure projects (such as digital data resources, museum and living stocks collections, field stations, and marine laboratories) that have been established for at least two years.
 
Selection:
Up to 25 participants will be selected; participants will be notified of their acceptance status within one month of submitting their application.
 
Course fee:
The fee to attend the Ecological Society of America's SBI Strategies for Success course is $975 per participant and includes all course materials, plus lunches and refreshments during the three course days. The course fee does not include accommodation and other meals or travel to and from the course.*
 
Click here for detailed course info: http://esa.org/sbi/courses/
 
Click here to apply: http://esa.org/sbi/how-to-apply/
 
We recommend applying early! Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
 
*Usually participants can purchase a comprehensive onsite meeting package that includes dinner, accommodation, and breakfast for less than $150 per day.
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For more information contact: Jill Parsons, ESA Science Programs Manager
 202-833-8773 ext. 209  | sbi@esa.org |  http://esa.org/sbi/
 

Herbarium Curator / Instructor - Oregon State University

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology (The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology (http://bpp.oregonstate.edu) seeks applicants for a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) Instructor and Herbarium Curator.
The OSU Herbarium is a major regional collection of approximately 425,000 specimens of plants, fungi and lichens, and the only herbarium in Oregon that supports research and extension plant identification. The OSU Herbarium is actively growing and heavily utilized, and it is the primary resource for the documentation and study of Oregon's diverse flora.
The successful candidate will teach three courses per year in the fields of plant taxonomy/diversity, plant structure or related botanical topics; curate the OSU Herbarium; provide extension and outreach services associated with plant identification and public lectures; and serve as head advisor for the Botany undergraduate major.
Scholarship and creative activities will primarily be in the area of plant identification, taxonomy and floristics; as well as innovation in teaching strategies and development of new educational approaches. The Curator / Instructor is encouraged to seek external funding in support of these activities.
OSU seeks diversity as a source of enrichment for our university community. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
To review the position description and apply, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68913.
Questions about the position can be directed to search committee chair Prof. Aaron Liston, aaron.liston@oregonstate.edu.
For full consideration, please apply by January 8, 2016 when review of applications will begin. 

Job Announcement: Assistant Professor of Digital Science

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 50 research university among both public and private institutions nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Assistant Professor of Digital Science (Geosciences, Paleontology, or related discipline)

The Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST), and the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida seek to fill a 9 month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position. PhD in Geology, Paleontology, or related field is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.

The candidate will have expertise in some aspects of virtual reality, 3D laser scanning, LIDAR, scientific visualization, or photogrammetry as applied to field and online quantitative research and education, a publication record, and the ability to generate external funding.

The Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST) is an interdisciplinary unit tasked with creating an integrated approach for digital research and education efforts at the University of South Florida. CVAST is also a global center for research and the application of digital techniques to science and humanities research with projects throughout Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Arctic. The successful candidate will be assigned to CVAST with a two course per year teaching load in the School of Geosciences. The candidate will be expected to pursue international digital projects, funding, and publication, and will be expected to participate and contribute to the Center’s new $9.6 million Hitz Project for Advanced Virtualization, Education and the Democratization of Science. Overseas travel and research required.

Salary is negotiable. To Apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu and attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, evidence of successful research, and provide names and contact information for three references, Position is open until filled, review of applications begin on 1 December 2015.

Please contact Prof. Herbert Maschner maschner@usf.edu for more information.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.  USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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