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The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, Division of Ecosystem Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of California, Berkeley seek an assistant professor of conservation genetics. The nine-month, tenure-track position is available 1 July 2000. Candidates should have a strong background in the application of molecular techniques and population genetics to conservation and natural resource management. Submit curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and names and addresses of three references to Chair, Conservation Genetics Search Committee, Ecosystem Sciences Division, 151 Hilgard Hall MC 3110, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-3110, Telephone (510) 642-2210. Applications must be received by 14 January 2000.

The Nature Conservancy seeks two national-level landscape ecologists. One position is with the Landscape Ecology Program in Ithaca, New York and requires expertise in spatial simulation modeling. The other position is with the Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program in Boise, Idaho and requires expertise in landscape-scale monitoring and spatial statistics. Both positions are full-time and require (1) a Ph.D. or M.S. in landscape ecology or closely related field, (2) 3-5 years of working experience applying landscape ecology concepts to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, or natural resources management, (3) demonstrated experience in facilitation, training, and consultation, and (4) superior written and oral communication skills. For full job descriptions please contact Tim Whittier, The Nature Conservancy, 2404 Bank Drive, Suite 314, Boise, Idaho 83705, Telephone (208) 343-8826, FAX (208) 343-8892, Email twhittier@tnc.org.

Grants and Scholarships

The Wilderness Society's annual Gloria Barron scholarship (US$10,000) is awarded to a graduate student in natural resources management, law, or policy who has the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. The award is made in support of research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness establishment, protection, or management. The work may apply to a particular landscape or it may address broader issues. Application deadline is 1 March 2000. For more information contact Diane Jackson, Ecology and Economics Research Department, The Wilderness Society, 900 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-2596, Telephone (202) 429-3944, Email diane_jackson@tws.org.

The Biological Research Station of the Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve offers grants of up to US$2500 to support biological research that utilizes the resources of the preserve. Research topics include basic and applied ecology, animal behavior, systematics, evolution, and conservation. The 2000-acre preserve is located on the Helderberg Plateau near Albany, New York and encompasses woodlands, old fields, streams, and lakes. Facilities include wet and dry laboratories, a library, and housing. Application deadline is 1 February 2000. For more information contact Richard Wyman, Executive Director, EN Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, P.O. Box 189, Rensselaerville, New York 12147.

Educational Opportunity

The Nyanza Project is a summer research training program for undergraduates sponsored by the International Decade of East African Lakes and funded by the National Science Foundation and the Lake Tanganyika Biodiversity Project. The six-week program in Kigoma, Tanzania is open to (1) sophomore-senior level undergraduates of any nationality attending a U.S. college or university and (2) students from the countries surrounding Lake Tanganyika (Tanzania, Burundi, Zambia and Congo) who are interested in any aspect of aquatic sciences. Airfare, room and board, research expenses, and a stipend are provided by the project. The application deadline for the 2000 program (3 July-11 August) is 15 December 1999. For further information contact (U.S. inquiries) The Nyanza Project, Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, Telephone (520) 626-7312, FAX (520) 621-2672, Email nyanza@geo.arizona.edu, WWW http://www.geo.arizona.edu/nyanza or (African inquiries) Lake Tanganyika Biodiversity Project, P.O. Box 90, Kigoma, Tanzania, Telephone (255) 695-2992, FAX (255) 695-2993, Email ltbp@twiga.com, WWW http://www.ltbp.org.

Meetings and Workshops

The second annual San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Biology Symposium will be held 29 January 2000 at Stanford University, Stanford, California. The objectives of the meeting are to increase communication among conservation biologists at academic institutions, government agencies, private corporations, and non-governmental organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and to provide opportunities for presentation of current conservation research. The scientific program will include plenary, paper, and poster sessions. For more information see http://www.stanford.edu/group/CCB/SFBACBS/SFsymposiumpage.htm or contact Erica Fleishman, Center for Conservation Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, Telephone (650) 725-9914, Email mailto:efleish@leland.stanford.edu.

The 2000 California Native Grass Association annual meeting, Grassland ecosystems of California: diversity, preservation, and management, will be held 12 May 2000 in San Luis Obispo, California. Abstracts for 15-30 minute presentations or posters addressing basic research, restoration efforts, botanical "hot spots," management experiences, or other topics should be submitted by 15 February 2000. Address abstracts or futher inquiries to Jeff Hart, Habitat Assessment and Restoration Team, 13737 Grand Island Road, Walnut Grove, California 95190, Email jhart@ns.net.

The 12th biennial EEEF Conference (Ethology, Evolutionary and Conservation Ecology of Fishes) will be held 20-24 May 2000 at the University of Georgia, Athens. Four symposia are planned (reproductive biology and conservation of minnows, biology of self-fertilizing fishes, evolution of

parental care in fishes, and mechanistic approaches to habitat selection in fishes). Special emphasis and encouragement will be given to contributed papers dealing with fish conservation issues. Student paper and poster awards will be given, including a new award for a paper that shows the best application of behavior to some aspect of fish conservation. For additional information, see http://sparc.ecology.uga.edu/~helfman/eeef.html or contact Gene Helfman, Email helfman@sparc.ecology.uga.edu.

EcoSummit 2000 will be held 18-22 June 2000 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The goal of the summit is to encourage integration of both the natural and social sciences with the policy and decision-making community. Summit themes include integrated modelling and assessment; ecosystem services; science and decision-making; ecosystem health and human health; and distribution of wealth and resources. For further details contact Amy Richardson, Ecosummit 2000, Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom, Telephone +44 (0) 1865 843643, FAX +44 (0) 1865 843958, Email a.richardson@elsevier.co.uk, WWW http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ecomsummit.

The International Society of Mediterranean Ecologists will hold the ninth international conference on Mediterranean-type ecosystems (MEDECOS 2000) from 11-15 September 2000 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Conference themes include ecological and conservation research, technology, and monitoring. For more information see http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/ipc/medecos.htm or contact Glaudin Kruger, Email kruger@jaywalk.com.

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