Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biodiversity of Madagascar

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biodiversity of Madagascar

November 12, 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship

SUMMARY:

This position is a two year appointment starting approximately July 1, 2010, involving both research in our molecular genetic laboratory and in situ field work focused on the biodiversity of Madagascar, including lemurs, carnivores, geckos, chameleons, boas, turtles and tortoises populations endemic to the island.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The scientist will employ molecular genetic techniques in the laboratory to generate species-specific microsatellites, multi-locus genotypes and DNA sequence files. The incumbent will also be responsible to apply advanced statistical methods, computer science skills and bioinformatics principles to highlight the dynamics of population genetics and systematics. The candidate’s ability for independent and critical thinking and excellent English writing skills will be vital in the writing of grants and publishable manuscripts. Excellent interpersonal skills will be key, especially in relation to our cross-cultural field research teams in Madagascar.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Ph.D. in the genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology fields, with a strong publication record and outstanding professional references. Emphasis in conservation science or informatics experience is a plus. Qualified candidates must show proficiency in molecular genetic techniques and computer skills capable to generate necessary data and to perform genotype and sequence analysis. The position will require attention to detail, good communication skills, strong skills in experimental design and troubleshooting, an ability to work independently and as part of a team, and dedication to doing the best job possible.

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Hacia una Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos

ASOCIACIÓN PALEONTOLÓGICA ARGENTINA: Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos

Antecedentes

La Taxonomía y la Sistemática son las ciencias que se ocupan de identificar, describir, clasificar, agrupar y nominar la biodiversidad. Esto incluye el estudio tanto de las relaciones de parentesco entre los taxones como de los principios y métodos que sustentan tales clasificaciones. Para ello, la Taxonomía y la Sistemática toman como trasfondo la teoría de la evolución, lo que les permite generar hipótesis predictivas utilizando toda la evidencia disponible de diferentes campos de la biología (morfología, comportamiento, desarrollo, distribución geográfica, fisiología, genética, genómica, etc.).

Estas ciencias, la Taxonomía y la Sistemática, se remontan al comienzo de los estudios biológicos y como consecuencia de ello poseen un cuerpo teórico y metodológico robusto, desarrollado desde la antigüedad y formalizado científicamente desde la aparición de la teoría de Darwin y principalmente a partir de la década de 1950 hasta nuestros días mediante aportes teóricos y metodológicos de variadas figuras de la biología (e.g. Mayr, Hennig, Sokal, Bremer, Rohlf, Fitch, Farris, etc.).

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Ante esta situación y considerando necesario nuclear a los científicos que tienen una problemática común, se propone la creación de la Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos.
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FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHTHIRAPTERA (ICP 4), TURKEY

FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHTHIRAPTERA (ICP 4)

JUNE 13-18, 2010
CONFERENCE HALL OF MUSTAFA HOTEL, URGUP
CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY

SYMPOSIA


• Morphology and Physiology of Lice

• Systematic, Population Genetics and Evolution

• Epidemiology of Human Lice

• Ecology and Epidemiology of Animal Lice

• Medical and Veterinary Aspects of Louse Infestations

• Microorganisms Associated with Lice

• Prophylaxis and Control of Lice

• Phthirapterists and Phthirapterology

• Techniques to study lice

More information: meeting web site