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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Job Announcements
• New Journal
• Grants and Fellowships
• Meetings and Workshops

Job Announcements

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory seeks a full-time Director. RMBL is a private, independent field station in the Elk Mountains of Colorado. Since 1928 it has provided facilities for research and education in the biological sciences. Director's responsibilities include administration of operations and teaching and research programs, fundraising, scientific leadership, and serving as public liaison. Candidates should have experience in teaching and research (Ph.D. preferred) and strong interpersonal, public communication, and administrative skills. For more information email RMBL@GUNNISON.com or see WWW http://gunnison.com/~rmbl/rmbl.html. Starting date 1 September 1997. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and three letters of recommendation by 15 April 1997 to Search Committee, RMBL, P.O. Box 519, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224.

The University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies seeks an Assistant Director. Position begins 1 July 1997. Duties include undergraduate advising, grant writing, teaching one or two courses a year, and assisting in the management of the Center. Half of the summer term can be devoted to personal research. Ph.D. in agriculture, natural or social sciences, or humanities; experience in academic administration; a strong interdisciplinary orientation; Latin American experience; and working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese are required. This is a junior level, 12-month position with tenure accruing in the appropriate academic department. Send letter of application with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Assistant Director Search Committee, Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida, P.O. Box 115530, Gainesville, Florida 32611-5530. Deadline for receipt of applications is 17 March 1997.

Tall Timbers Research Station seeks an individual for the Longleaf Pine Restoration Project in the Florida panhandle. Responsibilities include avian surveys, collecting habitat data, data processing, and participation in project development. Requirements include a degree in wildlife management, ecology, or related field; experience surveying birds in forests; and ability to identify birds of southeastern coastal plains by songs. Vegetation identification and monitoring experience helpful. The position is full time; salary is US$17,000/year. To apply, send resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter to Lenny Brennan, Tall Timbers Research Station, attn: Research Technician, Route 1, Box 678, Tallahassee, Florida 32312-9712. Applications accepted until position filled.

The University of California Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory and the USDA Pacific Southwest Research Station seek 12 field assistants from 1 July - 15 September 1997 to study the effects of non-native trout on alpine lakes in the Sierra Nevada, California. Applicants should have backpacking experience at high elevations and be advanced undergraduates or have a B.S./B.A. Salary is US$1900/month plus $20/day per diem. Assistants must supply their own backpacking equipment. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Roland Knapp, Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory, Route 1, Box 198, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 by 1 April 1997. Provide contact information for four references and detail field research and backpacking experience and educational goals. For details contact Roland Knapp, email knapp@telis.org.

Internships and Related Opportunities

In sping 1995, the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) was established at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The missions of NCEAS are to advance the state of ecological knowledge through the search for general patterns and principles and to organize and synthesize ecological information in a manner useful to researchers, resource managers, and policy makers addressing important environmental issues. NCEAS supports a variety of activities for visitors that can be conducted separately or in combination to address key ecological issues. These include postdoctoral fellowships (up to 2 years), resident fellowships (3-12 months), workshops, working groups (3 weeks - 6 months), conferences, and symposia. NCEAS fosters new techniques in mathematical modeling, dynamic simulation, visualization of ecological systems, and digital mapping of complex ecological phenomena. High performance computing resources are available on-ste. For further information contact NCEAS, 735 State Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, California 93101-3351, Telephone (805) 892-2500, FAX (805) 892-2510, email nceas@nceas.ucsb.edu, WWW http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu.

Summer internships in ecological research are available at the Cedar Creek Long-Term Ecological Research site near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Interns participate in ongoing experiments and also have the opportunity to initiate independent research and attend seminars. On-site dormitory housing is available for approximately US$100/month. Most positions run from 1 July through late August. Positions are full time at $7.50/hour. For details see WWW http://www.lter.umn.edu. Application deadline is 31 March 1997.

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) seeks a graduate level field biologist for a pond inventory and management program for the summer of 1997. LLCT, a private, non-profit organization near Boston, Massachusetts, helps administer approximately 800 ha of protected open space. The full-time position involves wetland plant identification, mapping, water quality measurements, data analysis, and a written report. Applicants must have a vehicle. Compensation is US$7.50/hour. There will be opportunities for continuing field studies. Contact Buzz Constable, LLCT Chairman, Box 6022, Lincoln Center, Massachusetts 01773, Telephone (617) 259-1099, FAX (after 17:00) (617) 542-3628, email wconstab@awperry.com.

New Journal

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, a quarterly international journal devoted to the worldwide preservation and management of amphibian and reptilian diversity, began publication in autumn 1996. Submitted manuscripts may cover any aspect of amphibian and reptilian biology with an emphasis on conservation. Specifically encouraged are manuscripts dealing with topical reviews, zoo biology, population status (in captivity and nature), threatened species, human exploitation, resource management, geographic distribution, herpetofaunal diversity, area checklists, all areas of conservation biology, and articles which relate animals to specific geographic locations. Qualified individuals also are sought to participate on the editorial review and advisory boards. Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions, submissions, and board membership to editor/publisher Craig Hassapakis, 2255 North University Parkway Suite 15, Provo, Utah 84604-7506, email ARC@byu.edu, WWW http://www.byu.edu/~arcon/.

Grants and Fellowships

The Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Study Committee is accepting proposals to investigate life history, demographics, and habitat ecology of the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis) in southeastern Arizona. Proposals will be accepted through 30 August 1997. Authors will be notified by 1 February 1988. Proposal budgets should be less than US$50,000 per year and limited to direct costs. For more information contact Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Study Committee, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2221 West Greenway Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85023-4312, Telephone (602) 789-3575, FAX (602) 789-3926.

The Atlantic Center for the Environment will conduct a five-week fellowship program on land conservation and stewardship for conservation professionals from the Caribbean and Latin America during summer 1997. Six fellowships are available. The intensive program will take a practical, problem-solving approach. Its goals are to provide training and professional development for conservation leaders, promote exchange of ideas and innovations in landscape conservation and stewardship, and strengthen the capacity of NGOs to conserve natural areas through stewardships. The program will include discussions, site visits, and internships. For details contact Brent Mitchell, Director of Stewardship, QLF/Atlantic Center for the Environment, 55 South Main Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938, email brentmitchell@qlf.org. Application deadline is 1 April 1997; notifications will be made in May.

Meetings and Workshops

A workshop on design and analysis of capture-recapture studies of estimation of population parameters will be held 24-27 March 1997 in Laramie, Wyoming. Instructors are Kenneth H. Pollock, Trent L. McDonald, and Russell Alpizar-Jara. For information contact WEST, Inc., Telephone (307) 634-1756, FAX (307) 637-698, email west@west-inc.com, WWW http://www.west-inc.com. For information on registration, cost, travel, and accommodations, contact the Office of Conferences and Institutes , Telephone (307) 766-2124 or (800) 448-7801 x 2, FAX (307) 766-3914.

The 53rd Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference, Future Natural Resource Management: Science vs. Politics? will be held 27-30 April 1997 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The meeting will include scientific presentations, posters, and symposia. For information contact Mark Tisa, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Field Headquarters, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, Telephone (508) 792-7270, FAX (508) 792-7275, email mtisa@state.ma.us, WWW http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele.

The North American Forests for Life Conference will be held 8-10 May 1997 in San Francisco, California. The conference is organized by World Wildlife Fund U.S. and Canada. Speakers will include experts and leaders from industry, corporate, tribal, and conservation organizations. For more information contact Kathy Kessler, World Wildlife Fund U.S., Telephone (202) 861-8346, FAX (202) 887-5293, email kathy.kessler@wwfus.org.

The Third International Conference on Science and the Management of Protected Areas (SAMPA III) will be held 12-16 May 1997 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The theme of the conference is linking protected areas with working landscapes and conserving biodiversity. Sessions will include Science and Values in Decision-making, First Nations Approaches to Protected Areas, Partnerships Linking Protected Areas and Working Landscapes, the Role of Biosphere Reserves, and Education and Development of Public Awareness and Support. Contact Patricia Benson, SAMPA III, #552, 220 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 4X3, Telephone (403) 292-4519, FAX (403) 292-4404, email sampa3@pch.gc.ca, WWW http://www.canadianrockies.net/conventions/sampa.html.

The First Annual Meeting of the Walt Dineen Society will be held 22-24 May 1997 in North Miami, Florida. The meeting will be an informal forum for the communication of technical information on the ecosystems of South Florida among scientists and policy makers. Researchers and students in the natural, physical, and social sciences are encouraged to participate. Deadline for abstracts is 31 March 1997. For information contact Dan Childers, Telephone (305) 348-3101, email childers@servax.fiu.edu or Frank Mazzotti, Telephone (954) 370-3725, email fjma@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu, WWW http://www.fiu.edu/~glades/everglades/dineen.

The First Conference on Siskiyou Ecology will be held 30 May - 1 June 1997 in Cave Junction, Oregon. The conference is sponsored by the Siskiyou Regional Education Project, Southern Oregon State College Biology Department, and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Topics will include regional flora and fauna, the botanical significance of the area, unique geological features, and historical changes influencing the integrity of the region. Keynote speakers will include Dr. Art Kruckeberg and Dr. Frank Lang. Send requests for registration information to Jennifer Beigel and Erik Jules, Conference on Siskiyou Ecology, c/o SREP, P.O. Box 220, Cave Junction, Oregon 97523, email ejules@umich.edu.

A symposium will be held 3-5 June 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri to present pre-treatment findings of a long-term, multi-scale, multi-disciplinary, operational research effort focused in the oak-hickory and oak pine hills in the southeast Missouri Ozarks. Approximately 25 papers will be presented by scientists from throughout the Midwest who are conducting research on the same experimental sites. An optional field trip to the MOFEP sites will be available for those interested on the last day of the symposium. For more information and registration materials contact Brian Brookshire, Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0180, Telephone (573) 751-4115 x 304, email brookb!@mail.conservation.state.mo.us.

The annual Animal Behavior Society meetings will be held at the University of Maryland, College Park, 21-26 June 1997. Special symposia include Sperm Competition, Phylogeny and Sexual Selection, Behavior in Zoo Conservation, and a workshop on Applied Animal Behavior. For further information contact Art Popper, email Popper@zool.umd.edu, or WWW http://www.bsos.umd.edu/cebh/abs97.

The Desert Fishes Council will hold its 29th annual meeting 20-23 November 1997 in Death Valley National Park, California. Contributed papers and posters on topics relevant to preservation of the biological integrity of desert aquatic ecosystems and their associated life forms are solicited. The deadline for abstracts and preregistration is 1 September. Complete information may be obtained from the Council's WWW site, http://www.utexas.edu/depts/tnhc/.www/fish/dfc/, or from the Executive Secretary, E. Phil Pister, P.O Box 337, Bishop, California 93514, Telephone and FAX (619) 872-8751, email phildesfish@telis.org.

The conference Nature Conservation in Production Environments: Managing the Matrix will be held 30 November - 5 December 1997 in Taupo, New Zealand. Topics will include valuation, measurement, and management of biotic diversity. Contributions are sought from companies, landowners, indigenous and community groups, local authorities, scientists, economists, and other resource managers. Deadline for submission of papers is 31 May 1997. Contact Nature Conservation 5: Conservation in Production Environments: Managing the Matrix, School of Environmental and Marine Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand, Telephone 64 9 373 7599 x 6825, FAX 64 9 373 7042, email sems@auckland.ac.nz.

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