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NeoCons, Vol. 4. No. 5. Octubre / Octubro / Octobre / October 2004Boletín Neotropical de Biología de la Conservación / Boletim Neotropical de Biologia da Conservação / Bulletin Néotropical de Biologie de la Conservation / Neotropical Conservation Biology Bulletin http://www.conservationbiology.org/SCB/Publications/NeoCons/ NeoCons es publicado por la Sociedad para la Biología de la Conservación, una comunidad global de profesionales de la conservación dedicada a la promoción del estudio científico de los fenómenos que afectan el mantenimiento, pérdida y restauración de la diversidad biológica (http://www.conservationbiology.org/). NeoCons é publicado pela Sociedade para a Biologia da Conservação, uma comunidade global de profissionais em conservação dedicada à promoção do estudo científico dos processos que afectam a conservação, perda e restauração da diversidade biológica (http://www.conservationbiology.org/). NeoCons est publié par la Société pour la Biologie de la Conservation, une communauté mondiale de professionnels de la conservation visant à promouvoir l'étude scientifique des phénomènes qui influencent le maintien, la perte et la restauration de la diversité biologique (http://www.conservationbiology.org/). NeoCons is published by the Society for Conservation Biology, a global community of conservation professionals dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity (http://www.conservationbiology.org/). PARTE I / PART I: Conservation Biology (2004) Vol. 18, No. 5 CONTENIDO (Castellano solamente / Spanish only) Los resúmenes de los artículos en castellano pueden ser consultados en: http://www.conservationbiology.org/SCB/Publications/ConsBio/Search/ English titles and abstracts can be found at the SCB website: http://www.conservationbiology.org/SCB/Publications/ConsBio/Search/ DANIEL T. BLUMSTEIN <marmots@ucla.edu> y ESTEBAN FERNÁNDEZ-JURICIC <efernand@csulb.edu> El Surgimiento de Comportamiento en Conservación, pp. 1175-1177 LUIS F. PACHECO <luispacheco11@yahoo.com> Estimaciones Grandes de Tamaños de Población Mínima Viable, pp. 1178-1179 DAVID H. REED <dreed@olemiss.edu>, JULIAN J. O’GRADY, BARRY W. BROOK, JONATHAN D. BALLOU y RICHARD FRANKHAM Estimaciones Grandes de Tamaños de Población Mínima Viable, pp. 1179-1179 STEPHEN C. TROMBULAK <trombulak@middlebury.edu>, KRISTIAN S. OMLAND, JULIE A. ROBINSON, JEFFREY J. LUSK, THOMAS L. FLEISCHNER, GLENN BROWN y MEG DOMROESE Principios de Biología de la Conservación: Linenamientos Recomendados para Alfabetización en Conservación por el Comité de Educación de la Sociedad para la Conservación Biológica, pp. 1180-1190 STEPHEN BLAKE y SIMON HEDGES <shedges@wcs.org> Hundiendo al Buque Insignia: El Caso de Elefantes de Bosque en África y Asia, pp. 1191-1202 FRED W. ALLENDORF <fred.allendorf@umontana.edu>, ROBB F. LEARY, NATHANIEL P. HITT, KATHY L. KNUDSEN, LAURA L. LUNDQUIST y PAUL SPRUELL Entrecruzamientos y el Acta de Especies en Peligro de E. U. A.: ¿Deben Incluirse Poblaciones Híbridas como Trucha Westslope?, pp. 1203-1213 MICHAEL W. BECK <mbeck@tnc.org>, THERESA D. MARSH, SHAUNA E. REISEWITZ y MARCI L. BORTMAN Nuevas Herramientas para la Conservación Marina: El Arrendamiento y Propiedad de Tierras Sumergidas, pp. 1214-1223 KELLY C. LOTTS, THOMAS A. WAITE <waite.1@osu.edu> y JOHN A. VUCETICH Confiabilidad de Predicciones Absolutas y Relativas de la Persistencia de Poblaciones Basadas en Series de Tiempo, pp. 1224-1232 TODD J. HAWBAKER <tjhawbaker@wisc.edu> y VOLKER C. RADELOFF Caminos y Patrón del Paisaje en el Norte de Wisconsin con Base en una Comparación de Cuatro Fuentes de Datos de Caminos, pp. 1233-1244 JOERN FISCHER <joern@cres.anu.edu.au>, DAVID B. LINDENMAYER y IOAN FAZEY Valorando la Complejidad Ecológica: Contornos de Hábitat como un Modelo Conceptual del Paisaje, pp. 1245-1253 ALLAN F. O’CONNELL JR. <oconnell@usgs.gov>, ANDREW T. GILBERT y JEFF S. HATFIELD Contribución de Datos de Colecciones de Historia Natural a la Evaluación de la Biodiversidad en Parques Nacionales, pp. 1254-1261 TAYLOR H. RICKETTS <taylor.ricketts@wwfus.org> Fragmentos de Bosque Tropical Incrementan la Actividad de Polinizadores en Cultivos de Café Cercanos, pp. 1262-1271 SANDRA B. CEDERBAUM <scederbaum@forestry.uga.edu>, JOHN P. CARROLL y ROBERT J. COOPER Efectos de Agricultura Alternativa de Algodón sobre Poblaciones de Aves y Artrópodos, pp. 1272-1282 LIAT P. WICKRAMASINGHE <liat_wick@hotmail.com>, STEPHEN HARRIS, GARETH JONES y NANCY VAUGHAN JENNINGS Abundancia y Riqueza de Especies de Insectos Nocturnos en Granjas Orgánicas y Convencionales: Efectos de la Intensificación Agrícola sobre el Forrajeo de Murciélagos, pp. 1283-1292 KAMRAN SAFI <k.safi@zool.unizh.ch> y GERALD KERTH Un Análisis Comparativo de la Especialización y el Riesgo de Extinción en Murciélagos de Zonas Templadas, pp. 1293-1303 BRIGITTE TENHUMBERG <btenhumberg2@unl.edu>, ANDREW J. TYRE, KATRIONA SHEA y HUGH P. POSSINGHAM Combinación de Poblaciones Silvestres y Cautivas para Maximizar la Persistencia de Especies: Estrategias de Translocación Óptima, pp. 1304-1314 ANDERS SIRÉN <anders.siren@lbutv.slu.se>, PETER HAMBÄCK y JOSÉ MACHOA Inclusión de Heterogeneidad Espacial y Dispersión de Animales al Evaluar Cacería: Un Análisis de Modelo y una Estimación Empírica en una Comunidad Amazónica, pp. 1315-1329 MELANIE J. L. DRISCOLL y THERESE M. DONOVAN El Contexto del Paisaje Modera los Efectos de Borde: Éxito de Anidación de Hylocichla mustelina en New York Central, pp. 1330-1338 MATTHIAS WALTERT <mwalter@gwdg.de>, ANI MARDIASTUTI y MICHAEL MÜHLENBERG Efectos del Uso de Suelo sobre la Riqueza de Especies de Aves en Sulawesi, Indonesia, pp. 1339-1346 SUSAN M. HAIG <susan_haig@usgs.gov>, THOMAS D. MULLINS, ERIC D. FORSMAN, PEPPER W. TRAIL y LIV WENNERBERG Identificación Genética de Strix occidentalis caurina y S. varia y sus Híbridos: Implicaciones Legales de la Identidad Híbrida, pp. 1347-1357 J. FERNÁNDEZ <jmj@inia.es>, M. A. TORO y A. CABALLERO Manejo de Contribuciones de Individuos para Maximizar la Diversidad Alélica Mantenida en Poblaciones Conservadas Pequeñas, pp. 1358-1367 MATTHEW J. GRAY <mattjgray@utk.edu>, LOREN M. SMITH y ROBERTO BRENES Efectos de Cultivos Agrícolas sobre la Demografía de Anfibios de Llanuras del Sur (E. U. A.), pp. 1368-1377 J. ANDREW ROYLE <andy_royle@fws.gov> Modelaje de Datos de Índices de Abundancia a Partir de Muestreos de Llamados de Anuros, pp. 1378-1385 ZHIHUA ZHOU y ZHIGANG JIANG <jiangzg@ioz.ac.cn> Estatus del Comercio Internacional y Crisis para Especies de Serpientes en China, pp. 1386-1394 S. UTHICKE <s.uthicke@aims.gov.au>, D. WELCH y J.A.H. BENZIE Crecimiento Lento y Falta de Recuperación de Holotúreos Sobreexplotados en la Gran Barrera Arrecifal: Evidencia de Impresiones de ADN y Muestreos Repetidos a Gran Escala, pp. 1395-1404 PETER W. PRICE <peter.price@nau.edu>, WARREN G. ABRAHAMSON, MARK D. HUNTER y GEORGE MELIKA Utilización de Avispas en Robles para Probar Conceptos Ecológicos Generales, pp. 1405-1416 PAOLO GUIDETTI <paolo.guidetti@unile.it>, SIMONETTA FRASCHETTI, ANTONIO TERLIZZI y FERDINANDO BOERO Efectos de la Desertificación Ocasionada por la Pesquería de Lithophaga Lithophaga (Mollusca) sobre Ensambles de Peces de Litoral a lo largo de Costas Rocosas del Sureste de Italia, pp. 1417-1423 BRIAN R. SILLIMAN <brian_silliman@brown.edu> y MARK D. BERTNESS El Desarrollo Costero Impulsa la Invasión de Phragmites australis y la Pérdida de Diversidad de Plantas en Marismas de Nueva Inglaterra, pp. 1424-1434 BRITTANY L. BIRD <branchl@wec.ufl.edu>, LYN C. BRANCH y DEBORAH L. MILLER Efectos del Alumbrado Costero sobre el Comportamiento de Forrajeo de Ratones de Playa, pp. 1435-1439 H. BRADLEY SHAFFER <hbshaffer@ucdavis.edu> Anfibios, Reptiles y Mucho Más, pp. 1440-1447 KRISTINA A. SCHIERENBECK <kschierenbeck@csuchico.edu>, GLEN LUBCKE, JOHN CAMPBELL, MICHELLE CEDERBORG y HERMAN GRAY Métodos Refrescantes, pp. 1441-1443 BARRIE K. GILBERT <bgilbert@cc.usu.edu> Puntos de Vista, pp. 1443-1444 THOMAS T. ANKERSEN <ankersen@law.ufl.edu> Perspectivas Regionales Sobre Conservación Latinoamericana, pp. 1444-1446 MARK A. COCHRANE <cochrane@globalchange.msu.edu> Haciendo que la Sustentabilidad sea Accesible y Factible, pp. 1446-1447 Libros Recibidos Recientemente, pp. 1448-1448 PARTE II: OTRAS INFORMACIONES / OUTRAS INFORMAÇÕES / AUTRES INFORMATIONS / OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 1. Fellowship spportunity / Oportunidad de beca: INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (IAS-STS), GRAZ - AUSTRIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2005-2006 (15 January 2005 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) 2. Becas para estudios de postgrado / Fellowships for graduatre studies: PROGRAMA DE VEINTE BECAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN UNESCO-FONDO FIDUCIARIO DEL JAPÓN, KEIZO OBUCHI (Fecha límite 14 enero 2005) (Sólo castellano / English only) 3. Job announcement / Oferta de empleo: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH (5 November 2004 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) 4. Funding opportunity / Fondos disponibles: APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR CORAL REEF PRESERVATION PROJECTS (31 January 2005 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) 5. Asistentes de campo requeridos / Field assistants required: PROYECTO EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL YACAMBU, LARA,VENEZUELA (Sólo castellano / Spanish only) 6. Student conference / Conferencia para estudiantes: STUDENT CONFERENCE ON CONSERVATION SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (10 November 2004 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) 7. Nuevo programa académico / New academic program: MAGÍSTER EN CONSERVACIÓN Y MANEJO DE VIDA SILVESTRE, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE (Sólo castellano / Spanish only) 8. International conference / Conferencia internacional: DIVERSITAS OPEN SCIENCE CONFERENCE, 9-12 NOVEMBER 2005, OAXACA, MEXICO) (English only / Sólo inglés) 9. Job announcement / Oferta de empleo: PROJECT MANAGER, LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN INITIATIVES, NATURESERVE (Position open until filled) (English only / Sólo inglés) 1. Fellowship spportunity / Oportunidad de beca: INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (IAS-STS), GRAZ - AUSTRIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2005-2006 (15 January 2005 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) The IAS-STS in Graz, Austria, promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as research on the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies. For this the IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay between 1 October 2005 and 30 June 2006 as Fellows (up to nine months) or as Visiting Scholars (up to one month) We also encourage senior scientists - working within the framework of the issues listed below - to apply as Guest Lecturers. The IAS-STS offers excellent research infrastructure. Close co- operation with researchers at the IFZ (Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture; see: www.ifz.tugraz.at), guest lectures, workshops and conferences provide an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion. Furthermore we can offer five grants (EUR 1,000 per month) for long term Fellows (nine months) at the IAS-STS in Graz starting 1 October 2005, ending 30 June 2006. The fellowship programme 2005-2006 is dedicated to projects investigating the following issues: 1. Gender - Technology - Environment Women with their various interests, competencies and potentials play an important part in the process of shaping socially sound and environmentally friendly sustainable technologies - be it as users and consumers, or as experts. Applications should focus on research in the field of women in traditionally male fields of engineering, on ways of creating cultures of success for women engineers (students, graduates), and on masculinity and the culture of engineering. 2. Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects of Human Genetics and Biotechnology A main focus of the fellowship programme lies on research projects providing a better understanding of human genetics or biotechnology in the context of fabrication, application and regulation. Researchers investigating socio-cultural aspects of genetic testing or risk issues in biotechnology are especially encouraged to apply. 3. Technology Studies and Sustainability Fellowships will be awarded for research projects contributing to the issue of sustainable development from the perspective of social studies or the history of science and technology. Projects should aim at socio- economic aspects of environmental technologies or at strategies of environmental technology policy, such as user participation, strategic niche management or ecological product policy. We encourage both theoretical analysis and practically oriented case studies. Applications must be submitted to the IAS-STS together with a research proposal by 15 January 2005. Prof. Arno Bamme, Director of the IAS-STS, decides on the awarding of fellowships and grants in consultation with the Scientific Advisory Board. For application forms and further information, please visit our website: www.sts.tugraz.at, or contact Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS), Attn. Guenter Getzinger, Kopernikusgasse 9, 8010 Graz - Austria. E-mail: info@sts.tugraz.at 2. Becas para estudios de postgrado / Fellowships for graduatre studies: PROGRAMA DE VEINTE BECAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN UNESCO-FONDO FIDUCIARIO DEL JAPÓN, KEIZO OBUCHI (Fecha límite 14 enero 2005) (Sólo castellano / English only) AREAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN: 1) Medio Ambiente, 2) Tecnologías de la Comunicación y de la Información, 3) Diálogo Intercultural, 4) Solución pacífica de los conflictos. CONDICIONES: 1. El programa está dirigido a investigadores de posgrado, titulares de una maestría o título equivalente, que deseen continuar su labor de investigación en el extranjero. 2. Los candidatos deberán ser personas de alto potencial intelectual de quienes, a su regreso, se espera una importante contribución para su propio país. PROCEDIMIENTO DE PRESENTACIÓN DE CANDIDATURAS: 1. Formulario de solicitud de beca debidamente completado en 2 ejemplares y con dos foografías recientes (obligatorio). 2. Dos copias autenticadas de los títulos o diplomas (comprendida la certificación de las notas obtenidas). Un certificado de la obtención de una maestría. 3. Carta de recomendación de una persona que conozca la trayectoria del candidato. 4. Carta de aceptación de un establecimeinto anfitrión. En esta carta se deberá indicar que el establecimiento confirma que está dispuesto a facilitar al candidato las facilidades necesarias para realizar su investigación e el campo elegido. 5. Dos ejemplares debidamente completados del certificado de conociemiento del idioma (en el formulario de la UNESCO) del país donde tendrá lugar la investigación (en caso de no ser la lengua materna del candidato), establecido por una autoridad competente. 6. Una descripción detallada de una o dos páginas como máximo, en inglés o francés, relativa a la labor de investigación de la candidatura. PRESTACIONES OFRECIDAS POR LA UNESCO Y EL JAPÓN: 1. Un monto de 6.000 a 10.000 dólares estadounidense como máximo destinado a cubrir únicamente los gstos de investigación y no será negociable. 2. No se tendrá en consideración ningún otro gasto y las becas no serán prolongadas ni renovadas. FECHA DE ENTREGA: 14 de enero del 2005 FECHA DE NOTIFICACIÓN: 01 de septiembre del 2005 Más información en la página de la UNESCO(www.unesco.org): en el link "Fellowships," buscar en la lista de "Co-Sponsored fellowships." 3. Job announcement / Oferta de empleo: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH (5 November 2004 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization composed of 19 countries of the Americas, is seeking an outstanding leader as Executive Director. The IAI was established in 1992 as a regional network of cooperating research institutions and it pursues the principles of scientific excellence, international cooperation, and the full and open exchange of scientific information relevant to global change research. Qualifications of the Director: 1) a proven record in management and scientific research administration; 2) an ability to work effectively with scientific, policy-making, and donor communities; 3) excellent conceptualizing skills that provide leadership for staff of the Directorate, research partners, and donors; 4) strong language and writing skills in English and Portuguese or Spanish; 5) high academic qualifications in a relevant scientific area; 6) a successful record of fund-raising for scientific research; 7) field-level accomplishments derived from interacting successfully in cross-cultural environments. Main Responsibilities: 1) preparing IAI long-range plans and financial policies; 2) designing and implementing fund-raising strategies; 3) proposing the annual work program and budget; 4) and promoting and representing the IAI. By agreement of the Parties of the IAI, the Director cannot be a citizen of Brazil, the Host Country for the Directorate that is located in São José dos Campos, (São Paulo), Brazil. The term of appointment is for three years and is renewable for a second term. This is a senior level position with commensurate benefits. Application Instructions: Applications/nominations of interested candidates should include a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position, a curriculum vitae and the names/addresses/phones of three referees. These materials, which will be accepted until November 5, 2004, should be submitted directly to an IAI country representative. Additional information about the IAI and IAI Director Search (including the list of IAI ratified countries and delegate names and addresses) can be found on the IAI home page at http://www.iai.int. 4. Funding opportunity / Fondos disponibles: APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR CORAL REEF PRESERVATION PROJECTS (31 January 2005 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (http://nfwf.org/) is accepting proposals for projects that build public-private partnerships to reduce and prevent degradation of coral reefs and associated reef habitats. Projects may address causes of coral reef degradation wherever they occur, from coastal watersheds to the reefs and surrounding marine environment. Proposals should support partnerships that provide solutions to specific problems to help prevent coral reef degradation through one or more of the following activities: reducing impacts from pollution and sedimentation; reducing impacts from over-harvesting and other fishing activities; reducing impacts of recreational uses, tourism, and boating; restoring damaged reefs or associated reef habitats; and increasing community awareness through education and stewardship activities. Most grants will be between $10,000 and $50,000. All projects should include matching funding from project partners at a minimum ratio of 1:1; leverage ratios of 2:1 are preferred. Applications will be accepted from U.S. or international nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies (except U.S. federal agencies). See the NFWF Web site for complete program and application information. RFP Link: http://nfwf.org/programs/coral.htm 5. Asistentes de campo requeridos / Field assistants required: PROYECTO EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL YACAMBU, LARA,VENEZUELA (Sólo castellano / Spanish only) El proyecto "Evolucion de Historias de Vida de Paseriformes Neotropicales" forma parte de un proyecto de investigacion a largo plazo en el que se estudian las variaciones de las Historias de Vida entre las aves del Hemisferio Norte y del Sur. La temporada comienza el 22 de Marzo 2005 y continua hasta el 1 de Julio 2005. El trabajo consiste en la busqueda y monitoreo de nidos, anillado de adultos y pichones, medicion de masa de huevos, tasa de crecimiento de pichones y video grabacion de la actividad parental en el nido. Se requiere experiencia en busqueda y monitoreo de nidos. La habilidad para trabajar en grupo y bajo condiciones climaticas adversas, como mucha lluvia, es imprescindible para este puesto. Los aplicantes para los puestos de anillado deben tener al menos 2 años de experiencia con anillado de passeriformes La compensacion mensual es de $500 USD (sin experiencia) y $600 USD (con experiencia) ademas de hasta $800 USD para cubrir los gastos de viaje hacia el sitio de estudio. Se provee una casa en el parque compartida por el grupo. El esquema de trabajo es de 12 dias laborales corridos con descansos de 2, 3 dias alternadamente. La revision de las solicitudes comenzara el 1 de Noviembre de 2004 hasta llenar todas las posiciones disponibles. Favor mandar una carta de intencion en la cual se exprese el interes y la experienciarelevante, ademas de un CV con informacion de contacto de 3 referencias a: Alina Niklison, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, 205 Natural Science Bldg., University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, EEUU, e-mail to: Alina.Niklison@mso.umt.edu 6. Student conference / Conferencia para estudiantes: STUDENT CONFERENCE ON CONSERVATION SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (10 November 2004 deadline) (English only / Sólo inglés) Are you a young conservation scientist ? Are you working on corals in the Caribbean, people in Peru, dippers in Derbyshire, or fungi in Finland? Do you want to discuss your research with like-minded students and practitioners from around the world, meet major conservation organisations, learn how to write a press release, or hear talks from leaders in the field? If so, then the sixth in this series of student-oriented conferences is for you! The 2005 conference will be held from 22-24 March 2005, and hosted by the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. The series aims to build links among young conservation scientists from biological, environmental and geography departments of universities as well as conservation and resource management agencies. Delegates include students from around the world, as well as conservation practitioners from leading UK and international conservation bodies. The fifth conference of the series in March 2004 was attended by over 270 people including 153 postgraduate students from 40 countries and 72 staff from 28 conservation agencies and NGOs. More information: http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/sccs/ 7. Nuevo programa académico / New academic program: MAGÍSTER EN CONSERVACIÓN Y MANEJO DE VIDA SILVESTRE, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE (Sólo castellano / Spanish only) El Magíster en Conservación y Manejo de Vida Silvestre tiene por objetivo el estudio y profundización de las disciplinas que componen la conservación biológica, manejo de vida silvestre y la gestión y planificación de áreas silvestres protegidas. El programa está orientado a Ingenieros Agrónomos, Forestales, Biólogos, Geógrafos, Médicos Veterinarios, Ingenieros y profesionales afines. Adicionalmente alumnos que se encuentren cursando la Licenciatura de carreras afines podrían ingresar directamente a este programa de Magíster. El Magíster aborda cuatro disciplinas fundamentales: 1) Conservación y manejo de fauna silvestre, 2) Conservación y manejo de flora nativa, 3) Valoración económica y gestión de biodiversidad, 4) Manejo y gestión de áreas silvestres protegidas. Fuentes de financiamiento: Los estudiantes pueden postular en su país de origen a becas ofrecidas por las Agencias Mutis, AGCI, OEA, LASPAU, FUNDACION FORD y otras. Los alumnos chilenos pueden postular a becas y créditos bancarios. Solicitud de formularios de postulación: Dirección de Investigación y Postgrado Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Código Postal 6904411, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, Chile. URL: www.faif.puc.cl, e-mail: ncaceres@puc.cl 8. International conference / Conferencia internacional: DIVERSITAS OPEN SCIENCE CONFERENCE, 9-12 NOVEMBER 2005, OAXACA, MEXICO) (English only / Sólo inglés) The second call for the First DIVERSITAS Open Science Conference: “Integrating biodiversity science for human well-being” is out: http://www.diversitas-international.org/second_call.pdf The second call includes information on the science programme, related activities and social events, as well as the call for abstracts and a special call for young scientists and developing country scientists. Please note the following schedule: 1) Registration open: January 2005, 3) Abstracts due: 31 March 2005. For more information contact the DIVERSITAS secretariat at: info@diversitas-osc1.org, or visit the conference website at http://www.diversitas-osc1.org. 9. Job announcement / Oferta de empleo: PROJECT MANAGER, LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN INITIATIVES, NATURESERVE (Position open until filled) (English only / Sólo inglés) NatureServe is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and providing knowledge about the world’s natural diversity. Working in partnership with its member programs – 75 independent natural heritage programs and conservation data centers that gather scientific information on rare plants and animals and ecosystems in the United States, Latin America, and Canada – NatureServe is a leading source for the biodiversity information that is essential for effective conservation action. NatureServe offers a results-oriented and collaborative workplace where a common mission provides focus and excitement and where staff are empowered to take ownership of projects and mission success. Benefits include a 401k savings and retirement plan; health, dental and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Project Manager is responsible for establishing a scientific leadership role for NatureServe in conservation activities across the Latin America and Caribbean Region. This position will be responsible for the successful implementation of funded projects and for the successful development of new projects throughout the region. The Project Manager will be responsible for the management and successful completion of a new project entitled “Mapping Priority Conservation Areas in the Upper Amazon Watershed of Peru and Bolivia”. The project will make significant strides toward understanding the biodiversity and protection patterns of representative endemic species and all ecological systems across the study area. As leaders in this effort, NatureServe will work closely with partner institutions to carry out the science, planning, management and monitoring aspects of this project. In addition, the Project Manager will ensure successful completion of the Biodiversity Conservation Initiative project in Puerto Rico, which focuses on the identification of priority conservation sites and actions across the island. The Project Manager will serve as the lead on all planning, implementation and follow-on activities associated with these projects. Responsibilities will include: representing the organization in communications, collaboration with external partners, creating and managing detailed budgets and workplans; scheduling and attending project meetings both in the U.S. and Latin America; negotiating with contractors and external partners/institutions; contributing expertise in areas of ecology, mapping, spatial analysis and remote sensing; overseeing creation of products; ensuring that high-quality deliverables are submitted on-time; and ensuring that projects are completed within parameters of the client-approved budget. In addition to academic training and practical experience in conservation science, the Project Manager must have significant experience with project management and be fluent in written and spoken Spanish. The person in this position will work closely with the Vice President for Science, senior Science Division staff and project partners. This position will manage no staff. DUTIES: 1) Management and successful completion of existing conservation projects, from initial planning stages through implementation and follow-on activities. Responsible for the overall creation, management and monitoring of project budgets and workplans; maintain financial oversight to ensure projects are completed within approved budget; and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products; 2) Develop new project concepts, identify potential funding sources, and contribute to the preparation of proposals and other mechanisms to secure new projects that will further NatureServe’s strategic objectives for the region; 3) Represent NatureServe projects and activities in communications, presentations and other collaborations with external partners; 4) Maintain communications with funders, partners, and colleagues; 5) Schedule and staff planning and implementation meetings in U.S. and Latin America as needed for successful project development and implementation; 6) Negotiate agreements with contractors and external partners/institutions as needed to carry out our work; 7) Provide technical project guidance and review in areas of ecology, modeling, endemics and systems mapping, spatial analysis and remote sensing. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 1) Strong background in project management, including coordinating teams, monitoring budgets and resources, and managing sub-contracts. Expertise with Project Management software strongly preferred. Previous experience with charitable foundations or grants management desirable.; 2) Graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in ecology, biological sciences or conservation related field. Thorough knowledge regarding the principles and processes associated with mapping and spatial analysis applications for conservation planning; 3) Ability to complete large, multi-dimensional projects requiring exacting attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; 4) More than 5 years practical experience with the management and implementation of conservation projects, preferably in Latin America; 5) Fluency in Spanish. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to communicate well in person and in writing to a wide variety of partners; 6) Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice; 7) Experience with standard office software for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and analytical software programs. Expertise with Microsoft Office software; and with Windows based systems. Experience with ArcView or other GIS software desirable; 8) Commitment to the NatureServe’s mission to preserve biological diversity. TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Meghann Gili, NatureServe, 1101 Wilson Blvd, 15th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, USA. E-mail : meghann_gili@natureserve.org, Fax: + 1 (703) 908-1917 NeoCons es distribuida electronicamente cada dos meses por la Sociedad para la Biología de la Conservación. La subscripción es gratuita. NeoCons é distribuído electronicamente todos os dois meses pela Sociedade para a Biologia da Conservação. A subscrição é gratuita. NeoCons est distribué électroniquement tous les deux mois par la Société pour la Biologie de la Conservation. La souscription est gratuite. NeoCons is distributed electronically every two months by the Society for Conservation Biology. Subscription is free of charge. Mayor información / Maiores informações / Informations supplèmentaires/ Additional information: http://www.conservationbiology.org/SCB/Publications/NeoCons/ Jon Paul Rodríguez, Editor NeoCons, Centro de Ecología - IVIC, Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020-A, Venezuela. Tel/Fax. ++ 58 - 212 - 504 1617
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