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A field biologist interested in the natural history research. Passion is for insects especially Hymenopterans, the minute nimble parasitic wasps Working on Bethylid systematics. The Western Ghat forests in southwestern India harbor the last intact tropical rain forest in peninsular India. The Species diversity and endemicity are very high in these parts.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Position Open :Education Officer in BNHS

Position :Education Officer*
No. of POSTS: 2
Department Conservation Education Centre, Mumbai
Base: Goregaon
Job Description:
The BNHS’s Conservation Education Center (CEC) is situated on 33 acres BNHS
Nature Reserve at Goregoan. The CEC situated amidst of forests. He or she
willdesign and implementenvironmental education programmes and projects at
the site and off site as well. The job mainly involves conducting
environmental education programmes such as nature trails, nature camps,
audio-visual shows, workshops, education material development and so on. He
or she is given annual target for revenue generation which helps in
sustainability of CEC. Grant writing for new projects is then desired. He or
she is expected to have independent working style with concrete time-bound
deliverables.

*Core competencies required:*

- *Professionalism:* Experience and expert knowledge of natural history
and environmental issues; Ability to interact with wide range of audiences;
Demonstrated proactive skills in designing and conductive educational
programmes. Good research and analytical skills, and ability to rapidly
analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.
- *Communication:* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
together with the ability to negotiate and crisis management.
- *Planning and organizing:* Proven ability to plan and organize work,
Ability to integrate the education administration and research work.
- *Teamwork:* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals; Ability to maintain effective working relations with
volunteers and funding agencies.
- *Commitment:* The job demands good amount of commitment as it involves
working on weekends/public holidays. At times, overnight stay during camps
as well as outstation travelling in case of outstation camps is required.
The working hours are flexible.
- *Leadership:* Proven ability of independent thinking and taking lead.

*Job Specification:*

- *Academia: *Master’s degree or equivalent in
zoology/botany/lifesciences/ environmental studies.
- *Work Experience: *A minimum two years of progressively responsible
experience in conducting educational programmes/projects in the field of
environment or wildlife.
- *Languages: *English is the working language. For the post advertised,
fluency in oral and written English and working knowledge of Marathi and
Hindi is required.
- *Computer Savvy:* Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email,
internet) are required.* *

*Desired Skills: *Marathi translation, web designing, digital document
designing, creative writing, any of these skills will give added advantage.
* *
*Age:* Below 32 years

*Remuneration:* Rs.12,000/- (including benefits). Salary is not a constraint
for the right candidate

Interested candidates are requested to mail their updated resume before
October 15, 2010 to umesh.umesh12@rediffmail.com with a copy marked to
vshubhalaxmi@gmail.com. Visit CEC website to know more about its activities
https://cecbnhs.wetpaint.com/

Contact Person: Mr. Umesh Pawar, Assistant Manager HR. Tel: 022-22821811,
Mob: 9619291959

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Protection Entomology

Academic Vacancy -11753 : Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Protection Entomology

The Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commencing January 1, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter, to teach and conduct research in Plant Protection Entomology. The position will be weighted at approximately 45% teaching, 40% research and 15% service/outreach. Qualified applicants must possess: a Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related field, a record of independent research as demonstrated by scholarly publications, the potential for developing a strong externally funded research program in one or more areas of plant protection entomology, demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

For more information on this opportunity, please visit:

http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=85010

The Insect Parasitoid Special Interest Group of the Royal Entomological Society-2010 Meeting

2010 Meeting of the The Insect Parasitoid Special Interest Group of the Royal Entomological Society Friday 26th November at the University of York Department of Biology

For details or to propose a talk or poster contact Peter Mayhew (pjm19@york.ac.uk).

The meeting: The Insect Parasitoid SIG has not met for several years, mostly because of competing activities like the BEPAR conferences and workshops which meant that people were already over-dosed. But with BEPAR now ending it is timely that the UK (and abroad) parasitoid community should reconvene. We are hoping to represent a sizeable fraction of UK parasitoid researchers, so if your research involves parasitoids, please come and tell us all about it. We are interested in virtually any topic related to parasitoids; popular subjects include taxonomy and systematics, physiology, behaviour, genetics, crop protection and biological control, ecology, conservation, and evolutionary biology. In the past these meetings have been a friendly and informal way to get your research known and to meet other like-minded researchers.



To register: We are anticipating that the meeting will last the whole day (roughly 10am to 5pm), and there will be a buffet lunch provided which will be included in the modest registration charge of £13, which also covers teas/coffees. To register please visit the Royal Entomological Website at: http://www.royensoc.co.uk/meetings/20101126_insectparasitoid , deadline 1st November 2010.



To give a talk: Talks are normally 20 minutes, including time for questions. If you wish to give a talk, please e-mail Peter Mayhew (pjm19@york.ac.uk) with your name, affiliation and title. Presentation will be on a PC running Powerpoint 2007. Please bring your talk on a USB stick or CD on the day. It is possible to connect laptops, including Macs, although experience shows that this is less reliable! Please remember to make your talk suitable for a general scientific audience.



To give a poster: Also there will be plenty of space for posters. If you wish to bring one, please e-mail Peter Mayhew (pjm19@york.ac.uk) with your name, affiliation and title by 1st November. Boards will support up to A0 posters in portrait format, and will be attached by sticky Velcro tabs.



Travel and Accommodation: For details on travel to the university please visit:

http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/

Overnight Bed & Breakfast is available on campus on a first-come first-served basis. For details or to book online please visit http://www.yorkconferences.com/BedAndBreakfast.aspx

Alternatively there is plenty of other accommodation in the city centre, about 35 minutes walk or a short bus or taxi ride away: for a start you could try this website:

http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/search.asp



Dinner after the conference: If you would be interested in going out to dinner after the meeting, please inform Peter Mayhew (pjm19@york.ac.uk). If there is sufficient interest, we shall endeavour to do so!

Bed Bug Symposia to Address Public Health Concerns at Entomology 2010

Bed Bug Symposia to Address Public Health Concerns at Entomology 2010

Lanham, MD; September 8, 2010 – Entomology 2010, the 58th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, will feature a full day of bed bug presentations by the nation’s leading bed bug experts. The meeting will take place in San Diego, California, December 12-15, 2010.

The bed bug presentations, which are scheduled for Tuesday, December 14 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, will include the following titles and speakers:

* Bed Bug Demographics and Economic Impacts in Rental Facilities; Dini Miller, Virginia Tech

* The Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force: A Diverse Collaborative Endeavor; Susan Jones, The Ohio State University

* Bed Bugs, People, and Politics; Dini M. Miller and Susan C. Jones

* The Bug that Nobody Knows: Extension Entomology's Worst Nightmare; Michael Potter, University of Kentucky

* Bed Bugs' Impact on Health and Public Workers; Harold Harlan, Medical Entomologist

* New York City Bed Bug Advisory Board: Lessons Learned; Richard Cooper, Cooper Pest Solutions

* Arming an Unarmed Populace; Mark D. Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions

* Bed Bug Infestations in Low-Income Housing; Changlu Wang, Rutgers University

* Extension Education to Prevent the Spread of Bed Bugs: Helping Public Health and Social Service Workers Cope with Bed Bug Infestations; Stephen Kells, University of Minnesota

* Cultural Adaptation and Deployment of Scientific Advances Pursuant to Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius) Elimination in the United States; Janis Reed, Shripat T. Kamble, Stuart Mitchell, Robert Davis, and Jerry Hatch

In addition, meeting attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Monograph of Cimicidae, the definitive resource on bed bugs which has recently been reprinted by ESA.

Members of the media who would like to attend Entomology 2010 can contact ESA at sro@entsoc.org or (301) 731-4535, ext. 3009 for a press pass. Proper media credentials must be presented upon arrival and registration to the ESA Meeting, and the credentials must show a direct affiliation with an accredited news organization (print, TV or radio). Public Information Officers from universities may also receive press passes with proper credentials and ID. Freelance journalists who do not have media credentials and a professional affiliation will not receive press passes. However, exceptions will be considered by the Executive Director of the ESA if freelancers belong to the National Association of Science Writers or a similar organization.

Founded in 1889, ESA is a non-profit organization committed to serving the scientific and professional needs of more than 6,000 entomologists and individuals in related disciplines. More information about Entomology 2010.

http://www.entsoc.org/resources/press_releases/2010_bedbugs-AM.htm

Job Title: Director of Science

Job Title: Director of Science

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of Science.
Responsibilities:

As head of the Collections and Research Division, the Director of Science is responsible for leadership and management of an active and diverse research program that includes eleven Curatorial Departments (Archaeology, Botany, Cultural Anthropology, Invertebrate Paleontology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineralogy, Ornithology, Paleobotany, Physical Anthropology, Vertebrate Paleontology and Vertebrate Zoology), the Registrar’s Office, the Museum Library, and the Archives Department; as well as oversight of the Museum’s world-class collections containing more than five million artifacts and specimens. The Director of Science will also be part of the leadership team responsible for planning the long-term strategy and direction of the Museum as we begin a major project of expansion and renovation.
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a field of science related to the Museum’s mission, an outstanding program of scientific research, a successful record of grant writing and fundraising, significant experience in museum curation, demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic team of researchers, experience in program management, and passion for science education and outreach.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Interim Director of Science, Brian G. Redmond, Ph.D. at bredmond@cmnh.org. Screening of applicants will begin on November 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Follow the link for a job description:
http://www.cmnh.org/site/AboutUs/CareerOpportunities/DirectorOfScience.aspx

ICDM '10: The 10th IEEE International Conference on Data Mining

Call for Case Studies (http://datamining.it.uts.edu.au/icdm10/index.php/call-for/call-for-case-studies)

ICDM '10: The 10th IEEE International Conference on Data Mining (http://datamining.it.uts.edu.au/icdm10/)

Submission instructions
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Please complete the data mining case study questionnaire found here
(http://www.gabormelli.com/Projects/ICDM-2010_Panel/ICDM10_Panel_Questionnaire.doc) and submit
it to the panel submission site found here (http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icdm10panel)
by the submission deadline date.

You may contact the co-chairs at: icdm10panel@predictionworks.com.


Important Dates
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Submissions site open Sept 13, 2010

Submissions site closed Oct. 17, 2010

Notification of selection Nov. 17, 2010

Panel held Dec. 17, 2010

Guidelines
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1. Advertisement: Data Mining Case Studies is not a sales venue. References to commercial
products will be carefully scrutinized by our selection committee for applicability. Where
possible the underlying techniques should be described.
2. Verifiability: Valid contact information for the company that deployed the data mining
system must be supplied to the Program Committee. The Program Committee should be afforded the
right to contact individuals that were the beneficiaries of the data mining system and ask them
questions about the implementation
3. Confidentiality: The reviewing process will be confidential.

ICDM 2010 Student Travel Grants

http://datamining.it.uts.edu.au/icdm10/index.php/travel-grants

Job Title: Curator of Invertebrate Zoology

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History invites applications for the position of Curator and Head of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology.
Responsibilities:

The curator will be responsible for collections management, original research, museum and community service, and the procurement of extramural funding to support programs in research and outreach. The Museum supports a large collection of entomological and malacological specimens. Recent department activities include taxonomic revisions of Braconidae and other parasitoid families, forensic entomology, effects of environmental change such as climate change and forest fragmentation on invertebrates, and biological inventories of nature preserves. The successful candidate will conduct an active program of research and publication in taxonomy, systematics, ecology, or other areas related to Museum priorities. The Curator will supervise a small staff consisting of a part-time assistant and volunteers.
Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Entomology or related field, and involvement with collections-based research is preferred.

To apply, submit a letter of interest (including a description of research programs), curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Interim Director of Science, Brian G. Redmond, Ph.D. at bredmond@cmnh.org. Screening of applicants will begin on November 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Follow the link for a job description:
http://www.cmnh.org/site/AboutUs/CareerOpportunities/InvertebrateZoologist.aspx


Information about the Cleveland area:
www.clevelandsurprise.com
www.neoisgreat.com