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THE DRIFT October 2, 2009 Patricia Verdugo, Editor ~In This Edition~ EEB DEPARTMENT NEWS
Monday Seminar Series Date: October 5, 2009
Dr. Alex Badyaev The origin of the fittest: Investigating the link between adaptation and evolutionary change. Tuesday Seminar Series
Date: October 6, 2009 Dr. Matina Donaldson-Matasci The adaptive value of collecting information about an uncertain environment EEBers in the News Rob Robichaux EEB Professor Rob Robichaux and his work with the silversword plants in Hawaii are featured in an article on Jane Goodall’s new website. Check it out here: Congratulations to Rob, our most recent EEB headliner! Mike Worobey Our own Mike Worobey, EEB Associate Professor, was recently featured on the Australia Broadcast Corporation’s August 8 episode of The Science Show, speaking on HIV: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2009/2649555.htm Also, Mike was featured in an August 25 piece in Discover regarding swine flu: http://discovermagazine.com/2009/jul-aug/25-swine-flu-was-warning-shot-how-do-better-next-pandemic Anna Dornhaus Anna Dornhaus, EEB Assistant Professor, was featured on the Australia Broadcast Corporation’s August 22 Science Show, speaking about bumblebees - http://www.abc.net.au/rn/scienceshow/stories/2009/2663305.htm Nancy Moran & Patrick Degnan Nancy Moran, EEB Regents’ Professor, along with former student Kerry Oliver, and current student Patrick Degnan are featured in The Arizona Daily Star regarding an aphid/wasp study that was recently published in Science. See the local story here: Beneficial bacteria get their due in UA study Tumamoc Hill Lecture Series Tumamoc: The Science & History of a Desert Icon OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 18 JANUARY 27 FEBRUARY 25 MARCH 25 APRIL 21 MAY 20 Van Shuttle to Lecture Series ASDM – Natural Resource Assessment The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is undertaking a Natural Resource Assessment for three national parks in SE Arizona: Chiricahua, Ft. Bowie and Coronado. We would like to know if anyone at the University of Arizona is currently conducting research in any of these three parks. I would greatly appreciate an email or phone call if anyone is doing so, or knows of someone doing so. Please contact:
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~NEW COURSES/SEMINARS OF INTEREST~ 3rd Annual PROSE Symposium 3rd annual Phenology Research and Observations of Southwest Ecosystems Symposium (PROSE) RISE Symposium Research Insights in Semiarid Ecosystems (RISE) Symposium
~FELLOWSHIP/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ~ AZ Land & Water Trust Position Available Project Assistant General Role: The Project Assistant supports the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of Arizona Land and Water Trust (the “Trust”) and its Land & Water Program by assisting with a wide variety of conservation projects and public outreach. He/she works with the Land & Water Program Manager to assist with the Trust’s outreach and education program, assist with specific land protection projects and general support to the Program Key Responsibilities:-Research conservation tools and methods applicable to specific projects Qualifications: Education-A bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience Competencies-Ability to work in a team environment and balance competing priorities Physical Demands -Must be able to work at a desk and operate a computer Salary $10.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience. The Project Assistant is an hourly, part-time position (20 hours/week). Send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Or email to: Ecosystem C and N Dynamics and Synthesis: Post-doctoral position Ecosystem C and N Dynamics and Synthesis: A two-year post-doctoral position is available to work on a multi-investigator, DOE-funded project that examines the effects of elevated carbon dioxide on ecosystem C and N dynamics in the Mojave Desert. The post-doctoral research associate will be responsible for synthesizing and modeling existing data from the 10-year Nevada Desert FACE project in a collaborative project between Washington State University, the University of Wyoming, University of Nevada Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada Reno. A primary goal of the synthesis work is to explore the combined effects of elevated carbon dioxide and precipitation variability on the functioning of arid ecosystems. Data are to be synthesized within a hierarchical Bayesian framework that facilitates simultaneous coupling of diverse data sources and mechanistic models. To apply please email an application letter with professional interests, research experience and goals, CV, reprints, and names, addresses, and E-mail addresses of three references to Dr. R. Dave Evans (rdevans@wsu.edu) and Dr. Kiona Ogle (kogle@uwyo.edu). Review of applications will begin 1 October and will continue until the position is filled. Postdoc Position in Mathematical Ecology The Biomathematics Group of the Department of Mathematics, University of Helsinki, Finland, is looking for a highly motivated candidate with background in mathematical modelling and prior work in mathematical ecology/evolution to join our group as a postdoc. PhD in mathematics or PhD in a related field with strong and demonstrated mathematical background is required. Applicants with their own research programme proposal are at an advantage. The position is available within the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Analysis and Dynamics Research for 1 year with the possibility of a 2-year extension, supervised by Prof. Mats Gyllenberg and one of the senior group members Stefan Geritz, Eva Kisdi, Yi Wang and Ping Yan. Our research areas include structured population dynamics, adaptive dynamics, dynamical systems, and applications thereof. We offer an international research environment and wide-ranging possibilities to cooperate with experts in mathematical physics, geometric measure theory, operator theory, stochastic differential equations etc. in the Centre of Excellence in Analysis and Dynamics. For more information, see http://mathstat.helsinki.fi/research/biomath/ (Biomathematics Group), http://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/huippu/ (Centre of Excellence), and http://mathstat.helsinki.fi/english/ (Department of Mathematics); with specific queries, contact Eva Kisdi at eva.kisdi@helsinki.fi. Applications including a CV, list of publications, a letter of motivation or research proposal, and two reference addresses are to be sent to eva.kisdi@helsinki.fi with a cc to mats.gyllenberg@helsinki.fi. Please write "Application for postdoc position in biomathematics" in the subject line. Evaluation will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. NSF Summer Institutes – Graduate Students NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS 2010 APPLICATION NOW OPEN Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Toronto Tenure-Track Position in Ecology – Claremont Colleges Joint Science Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges. The Joint Science Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ecology at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 2010. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty for Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences and prides itself on its small class sizes. We seek a broadly trained ecologist with extensive field experience who is committed to excellence in teaching and will engage undergraduates in high-level research. Applicants who integrate field research with other approaches, such as molecular, isotopic, or modeling techniques, are especially welcome. Teaching responsibilities may include participation in the Introductory Biology sequence, a course for non-science majors, and an upper division ecology course with a strong field component in the candidate's area of research specialization (for example, marine, freshwater, or desert ecology). Environmental Planning Group – Positions Available Environmental Planning Group (EPG) is currently under contract to conduct several renewable energy projects in the Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and the Arizona region. With our most recent contract award, it has become clear that EPG needs to increase its work force very quickly in order to provide the highly professional and detailed work products that we have always provided to our clients. While most of the growth at EPG needs to occur in our Great Basin offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Cheyenne, Wyoming, I need to accommodate New Mexico and Arizona projects as well as support the Great Basin work. At present I am looking for at least two entry level to mid-level biologists with good academic and/or work experience (and I include research here). I would prefer to talk to MS level people but have had some good success in the past with BS level people as well. For more information please visit: http://www.epgaz.com
THE DRIFT – CLASSIFIEDS October 2, 2009 Patricia Verdugo, Editor ~In This Issue~
~CLASSIFIEDS~ Room in spacious, centrally located adobe (Glenn/Mountain) $450 Room in spacious, centrally located adobe (Glenn/Mountain) Bedroom available Nov. 1st in a centrally located, adobe home. $450/mo The house is 1500 sq ft with a large living room and kitchen, AC, washer/dryer, storage shed, covered patio, large front and back yards, conveniently located near Mitchell Park, the Mountain Bike Path, CatTran, and Suntran route 1. The bedroom is 13x12 ft, lots of nice light from 3 windows, and has a good size closet with built-in shelving. I am a 32-year old graduate student; interested in dance, music, bikes, plants, insects and the world. I am pretty open-minded about living with different people; though, I prefer to live with people that enjoy tidy common areas, avoid television and make efforts to live sustainably. I would consider living with someone that has a pet dog. If you are interested, send an email letting me know a little about you. Room for rent in great house downtown $270 Room for rent in great house downtown Housemates Wanted We’re offering two rooms for rent in a 5 BR house an easy walk to downtown and minutes to the U of A by bike. House is located on 14th street, near 4th Ave. You’ll share the house with three awesome housemates who are easy going and eco-minded. You have the choice of a smaller bedroom for $270 or a larger bedroom with separate full bath for $310 that also includes a walk-in closet. The house has a big fenced-in backyard with trees, tons of storage in two sheds, a garden, a big modern kitchen with lots of cabinet and counter space, and a nice sized living room/public area. Free street parking is available. Rooms are available early October. Dogs are welcome. Email Kit (kitoconnor@yahoo.com) for more information and photos. Home Available Spring 2010 Home available for 2010 Spring semester. Historic Furnished Home in Desirable Sam Hughes Neighborhood Across the street from the University and short walk to UMC. 3 bedrooms on first floor, 4th bedroom in finished basement. Large living room and family room. 2 bathrooms. Our light-filled home has high beamed ceilings, skylights, large picture windows, hardwood and concrete tiled floors. Fully stocked modern kitchen with new dishwasher and microwave. Washer and dryer. Central A/C. On street parking. Large front porch. Lush backyard with patio and lawn surrounded by mature citrus, fig and olive trees. Perfect house and location for sabbatical. Walk to UA, UMC, Rincon Market, Sam Hughes elementary, 2nd St. To view pictures and more details, please visit Listing ID #46445 at: Contact: gbosco@email.arizona.edu Wanted: Guest House or Room for Visitor Dates Needed: Oct. 15 - Dec. 15 A research scientist from Italy is visiting my laboratory from Oct.15 - Dec. 15, and is looking for a furnished room in a house or guest house, ideally for about $500/month. He is very considerate, quiet and an excellent guest/renter. Contact me, Molly Hunter mhunter@ag.arizona.edu, 621-9350. House for Rent – West Tucson House for rent. 3Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2000 sq. ft. Beautiful location in West Tucson, in the Desert Montage, a gated residential community in the Starr Pass area. Most major appliances included. Two-car garage. Guesthouse for Rent – Broadway & Alvernon
A Guesthouse that is located at Broadway and Alvernon, 3922 E. Cooper St. The house is basically a furnished studio... large and spacious room, with a smaller area (but fairly large) for dressing, storage or desk,etc. There's a small kitchen and also a gas grill/oven in the yard. The pool and patio area are available to the tenant. It’s 700 square feet. Rent is $600/mo. Guesthouse for Rent – Sam Hughes A 600 sq. ft. one-bedroom guest house is for rent. It comes unfurnished but equipped with gas stove and fridge in perfect condition. It is in spotless condition, has brand new windows AC units, and freshly repainted concrete floors. We will share our (new!) washing machine/dryer. There is free high-speed wireless internet available. The backyard will be shared with us, as well as the off-street parking. The house/guest house is located at 2938 4th Street, in beautiful Sam Hughes Historic Neighborhood, just E of campus, about 1.1 mile to EEB buildings. So it is a 10 minutes bike ride on 3rd Street bike route to the Department. There is also Treat Avenue bike route that runs S-N from Reid Park and the Rillito River that passes just one block from our place. And it is walkable distance to Himmel Park (with its refreshing greens, swimming pool, public library...), Rincon Market (grocery, deli, bakery, coffee shop) and Whole Foods for grocery shopping, fine tea house (Seven Cups) and coffee house Ike's), a main drugstore, Rum Runners for specialty grocery (cheese, wine...), great bike stores (ABC, FairWheel, Full Cycle), The Loft (Tucson independent best movie theater!), Broadway Village (casual and fine dining, art galleries, furniture stores...), main post office... The neighborhood is particularly safe and quiet and charming! The rent is $650 per month, utilities not included. Preference would be given to 6-month or one-year lease. We believe this is rather competitive, given what one can find on Craig's list these days... Please don't hesitate to email or call Regis Ferriere (520-388-0435) or Margaret (203-606-6665) if you have any questions! Furnished Guesthouse for Rent - Foothills Fully furnished guesthouse for rent in the Foothills. ca 600SqFT. Beautiful desert/city views, close to bike path to campus. Air conditioned. Utilities and WiFi included. $600/mo, $550/mo if tenant will water plants. contact tmarkow@ucsd.edu or call 520 907 7792 House for Rent – Charming Adobe Home w/ Guest House
House for Sale – Old Ft. Lowell Historic District 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1315 sq ft ranch-style house for sale ($199,900). Spacious Greatroom complemented by clerestory windows and vaulted ceiling. Generously sized kitchen offers plenty of work-space and storage. Sunroom/den off of formal dining room. Tile, concrete and wood floors throughout. Updated baths. Housing available - East Third St Fully furnished and equipped, efficiency guesthouse, set in lush gardens with trees and flowers. Very small (200 square feet) but beautiful. Saltillo tile floor, light and airy. Simple cooking facilities include hotplate, microwave, toaster oven, crock pot, fridge, cupboards and shelving. Guesthouse has a Spanish tile, shaded porch looking onto fully fenced garden. $550/month, includes all utilities including wireless internet and use of on-site laundry facilities. Located on the East Third St bike route, 5 blocks from the university. Walking distance to Rincon Market, and several restaurants. Half a block from Himmel park with public library and swimming pool. Would suit single person who values privacy, beauty and quiet. No pets or smoking please. House for Rent – Stark (Revised) I am an EEB grad student advertising a unique housing opportunity--one room in the house that I own and have lived in for the past 4 years. The house is 3-bedrooms with a large Arizona room (covered patio) and spacious living area. At the moment, one room is available for $310 per month, including all utilities and internet. scott.c.stark@gmail.com Dog-friendly 2 bedroom house with large backyard A cute and colorful two bedroom bungalow, with office space , and one bath, is available for rent. The house is within biking distance from the UA campus, and is located near the Crossroads Shopping Center (Grant & Swan). This is a great house for people with pets since this house comes with a spacious, fully-enclosed backyard, and a doggie-door for anytime backyard access. The house is completely tiled and has a great kiva/beehive fireplace, plus a winter’s supply of wood. There is also drip-irrigated vegetable garden on the side of the house, two citrus trees, a basketball court, a large storage shed, and a small tortoise enclosure that could be quickly converted into a chicken-coop if desired. Full size refrigerator and gas stove are included. The laundry room comes with washer, dryer and a large utility closet. Deposit is $900. Rent is $900 a month (utilities not included). If interested please contact Ruben Alarcon at ralarcon@email.arizona.edu or call 626-643-3129. ******************************************
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