From procesoecologico from yahoo.com Fri Aug 1 17:32:50 2008 From: procesoecologico from yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?V=EDctor_Aramayo?=) Date: Sat Aug 2 04:04:53 2008 Subject: [Annelida] benthofauna resistance Message-ID: <259359.97298.qm@web36402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Good day, ? I would?to know if someone of you has reported alive (macro and/o ?meiofauna) organisms?in ?samples obtained?a lot of time ago behind. I do not refer to the tolerance (I have found high levels of tolerance to formaldehide and others chemical reagents) but to the long-time (years)?tolerance. For example, I have found recently some alive specimens of nematodes and?marine mites?that were captured in 2006, 2004, etc. I have assured me that there should no be contamination o mistake of processing .? ? Probably someone of you has had this type of experience to compare ? Thanks in advance ? ? --V?ctor Aramayo ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Published by Pensoft. http://pensoftonline.net/zookeys/index.php/journal http://pensoft.net/about/first.htm Open Access Publication Fee (per page): 12.00 (EUR) - "ZooKeys is a peer-reviewed, open-access, rapidly produced journal launched to support free exchange of ideas and information in systematic zoology. All papers published in ZooKeys can be freely copied, downloaded, printed and distributed at no charge for the reader. Authors may retain all other rights on their works. Authors are thus encouraged to post the pdf files of published papers on their homepages or elsewhere to expedite distribution. Papers are published both online and in the traditional printed format, in full compliance with the current requirements of ICZN." - Geoff -- Geoff Read http://www.annelida.net/ http://www.niwascience.co.nz/ncabb/ From g.read from niwa.co.nz Wed Aug 6 21:36:48 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Wed Aug 6 21:40:38 2008 Subject: [Annelida] George A. Knox Message-ID: <489B087E.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Dear all, Sadly I learned this morning that George Knox has passed away (aged 88 I think). If I get hold of a personal memory of him or an obituary I will post it - and perhaps one or two of you have a story about him. Meantime I've put together this on some parts of his long career. George A. Knox, Professor Emeritus, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand Died on Monday 4 August 2008 George Knox was a prodigiously productive biologist, with parallel careers in polychaete taxonomy and ecosystem biology, He had a long association with Antarctic research, was the lead author on numerous environmental surveys of New Zealand harbours and estuaries, and pioneered his university?s Marine Laboratory on the Kaikoura Peninsula (a well-known whale-watch mecca now). He began his publications in 1949 with a Masters thesis on the common New Zealand intertidal serpulid Spirobranchus cariniferus, and continued to produce impressive works long after officially retiring. His significant solo-authored books in the latter part of his life included ?The ecology of seashores? and ?The biology of the Southern Ocean?. He first began to collect shore polychaetes from forays into his local Banks Peninsula region in 1947, and published his first taxonomic paper on New Zealand worms in 1951. Many more followed during the years up to the mid 1970s. He retired in 1984, but a long-gestated monographic summary on Ross Sea polychaetes appeared in 1998. Here are some of the more recent internet news items on George Knox: Third edition of ?The Natural History of Canterbury? launched, 15 May 2008 http://www.cup.canterbury.ac.nz/releases/2008/080515a.shtml Second Edition of ?Biology of the Southern Ocean? (1993, 2007) http://www.scar.org/news/polar/SOBiology_GKnox.pdf Kaikoura Field Station history http://www.ffc.canterbury.ac.nz/kaikoura/history.shtml 50th Anniversary of NZ Antarctic Programme Award for Professor George Knox http://www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/newsletter/news22-07.shtml Extract from ?IceSheet? newsletter of Antarctica New Zealand http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/downloads/icesheet/IceSheetOct2007.pdf ?George Knox?s outstanding 50-year contribution to Antarctic marine science was recognised recently at a special function in Christchurch. Knox was presented with the New Zealand Antarctic Science 50th Anniversary Award by Dr Clive Howard-Williams, chair of the Royal Society of New Zealand?s Committee on Antarctic Science, on behalf of the New Zealand Antarctic community. A small family group joined Knox?s friends and former colleagues from the University of Canterbury at the Christchurch offices of Antarctica New Zealand for the ceremony. Emeritus Professor Knox, now aged 87, was born in Pleasant Point and educated at Timaru Boys High School. He was first appointed to the then National Committee for Antarctic Research in 1959 and sat on the Ross Dependency Research Committee between 1965 and 1992. He was the New Zealand delegate to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) from 1974 to 1986 and President of SCAR between 1978 and 1982, the only New Zealander to hold the post. Knox also sat on several other international committees, including being Secretary General and then President of the International Association for Ecology (INTECOL) from 1978 to 1982. Knox?s long-standing public service and impressive academic record in the environment and conservation sectors throughout New Zealand led to his MBE in the Queen?s Birthday honours list of 1985. Knox retired in 1984 after a distinguished academic career spanning 35 years at Canterbury University, including almost 20 years as head of the Department of Zoology. He began a long-term marine biology Antarctic research programme in 1960 and directed the team for 12 years. Incredibly, Knox participated in 13 field parties to the Antarctic and has published more than 100 scientific papers - including 25 on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. His most recent book, the 1000-page Biology of the Southern Ocean, is the standard international reference work on the oceans surrounding Antarctica. At the ceremony Knox?s son Warwick spoke on his behalf. George had a major stroke in September 2006 and his speech is now limited, but his family said he thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and appreciated the recognition. As well as Clive Howard-Williams, Antarctica New Zealand Chief Executive Lou Sanson also acknowledged what a key figure Knox was in Antarctic marine science. Sanson also revealed that Knox had lectured him when he was a student at university.? -- Geoff Read http://www.annelida.net/ http://www.niwascience.co.nz/ncabb/ From Pat.Hutchings from austmus.gov.au Wed Aug 6 21:21:18 2008 From: Pat.Hutchings from austmus.gov.au (Pat Hutchings) Date: Wed Aug 6 21:41:25 2008 Subject: [Annelida] a recent paper Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 13854 bytes Desc: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) Url : http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/annelida/attachments/20080807/f47eeb69/attachment.bin From boqianpy from ust.hk Thu Aug 7 04:33:09 2008 From: boqianpy from ust.hk (Prof. Pei-Yuan Qian) Date: Thu Aug 7 04:49:08 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Re: postdoc and job ad In-Reply-To: <489A744A.5080700@ust.hk> References: <489A744A.5080700@ust.hk> Message-ID: <489AC155.6030909@ust.hk> Sorry, I shall point out that we are very much interested in larval proteomics and genomics of tube-building polychaete worms Hydroides elegans as well as in the mode-of-action of antifouling compounds on gene and protein expression in competent and settling larvae of this organisms. This is one of reasons that I want to post these position through this professional network system. Thanks. PY Prof. PY Qian wrote: > Dear friends, > > A number of positions will be available in my lab shortly (see > attached). Please advise your students and friends to contact us > directly if one is interested in one of post. Thanks. PY -- ______________________________________________________________________ Pei-Yuan Qian, PhD, Professor in Biology Contributing Editor, Marine Ecology Pregress Series Director, Coastal Marine Laboratory Associate Director Atmospheric, Marine and Coastal Environment Program (AMCE) HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong Tel: 0852-2358-7331 (office in biology), 2358-8395 (office in CML) Fax: 2358-1559 (biology), 2719-9102 (CML) E-mail: boqianpy@ust.hk Webpage: http://ihome.ust.hk/~boqianpy/ _____________________________________________________________________ From g.read from niwa.co.nz Thu Aug 7 15:06:11 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Thu Aug 7 15:08:14 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Re: postdoc and job ad In-Reply-To: <489AC155.6030909@ust.hk> References: <489A744A.5080700@ust.hk> <489AC155.6030909@ust.hk> Message-ID: <489BFE73.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Here is the missing attachment with the job details. Direct responses to Pei-Yuan please. Program Director Professor Pei-Yuan Qian (email: boqianpy@ust.hk) G ? The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have recently initiated a partnership research program in marine meta-genomics and bioactive compounds of marine microbes from the Red Sea. Under this program, the following positions are available: POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS Position 1: A post-doctoral fellow in the area of microbial meta-genomics. A PhD in the relevant field is required. Candidates who have a strong background in molecular biology, molecular microbial ecology, are particularly welcome. Position 2: A post-doctoral fellow in the area of proteomics. A PhD in the relevant field is required. Candidates who have a strong background in molecular biology, proteomics, are particularly welcome. Position 3: A post-doctoral fellow in the area of natural product chemistry. A PhD in the relevant field is required. Candidates who have a strong background in analytical chemistry and natural product chemistry are particularly welcome. Position 4: A post-doctoral fellow in the area of marine molecular biology/molecular microbial ecology. A PhD in the relevant field is required. Candidates who have a strong background in molecular biology are particularly welcome. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS Positions 5-9: Research assistants. A BSc or Master degree in life sciences, natural product chemistry, and marine biotechnology/biology is required. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Position 10: Administrative assistant. This position will provide daily administrative support to the program director, Professor Pei-Yuan Qian. A BSc. or BA degree is required. Candidates who have good English writing and administrative skills are particularly welcome. Positions 1-4 are for TWO years with possibility for renewal. The appointed postdoctoral fellows will be KAUST employees and based at HKUST for the first year of their contract. Two of these appointees will be required to assist in setting up marine meta-genomic and bioactive compound research laboratories at KAUST campus in the second year of their contract (September 2009). Accommodation will be provided during their service at KAUST campus. Highly attractive package and benefits will be offered to right candidates. Salary will be highly competitive and depend on qualifications and experience. Annual overseas incentive allowance, University start-up allowance, annual leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance will also be provided. The postdoctoral fellows will be encouraged to apply for research scientist positions at KAUST. Other positions will be appointed directly by HKUST for ONE year with possibility of renewal and work at HKUST for the full contract period. Technical positions at KAUST can be opened for these staff members. Salary and benefits will be highly attractive. As English is the official media at HKUST and KAUST, all the candidates must be fluent in English and equipped with good English writing skills. Interested applicants are requested to send a detailed curriculum vitae and a minimum of two references to the Program Director Professor Pei-Yuan Qian (email: boqianpy@ust.hk; Tel.: (852) 2358 8395; Fax: (852) 2719 9102), Coastal Marine Laboratory, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Or email to onon@ust.hk. In the covering letter, please state clearly which position he/she is intending to apply for. Although the positions shall be filled ASAP, review of applications continues until the position is filled. >>> On 7/08/2008 at 9:33 p.m., "Prof. Pei-Yuan Qian" wrote: > I shall point out that we are very much interested in larval proteomics > and genomics of tube-building polychaete worms Hydroides elegans as well > as in the mode-of-action of antifouling compounds on gene and protein > expression in competent and settling larvae of this organisms. This is > one of reasons that I want to post these position through this > professional network system. Thanks. PY > > Prof. PY Qian wrote: > >> Dear friends, >> >> A number of positions will be available in my lab shortly (see >> attached). Please advise your students and friends to contact us >> directly if one is interested in one of post. Thanks. PY > > From g.read from niwa.co.nz Sat Aug 9 00:04:07 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Sat Aug 9 00:08:19 2008 Subject: [Annelida] ZooKeys: open-access taxonomic journal In-Reply-To: <48995F6E.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> References: <48995F6E.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Message-ID: <489DCE06.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> PS: They don't have any editors listed for Annelids yet. Is this an opportunity for anyone out there? They probably need several people, but one at least would be good :-) http://pensoftonline.net/zookeys/index.php/journal/about/editorialTeam Geoff >>> On 6/08/2008 at 8:23 a.m., "Geoff Read" wrote: > Hi folks, > > News of a new taxonomic journal, which is open access. Published by Pensoft. > > http://pensoftonline.net/zookeys/index.php/journal > http://pensoft.net/about/first.htm > > Open Access Publication Fee (per page): 12.00 (EUR) > > "ZooKeys is a peer-reviewed, open-access, rapidly produced journal launched to > support free exchange of ideas and information in systematic zoology. > > All papers published in ZooKeys can be freely copied, downloaded, printed > and distributed at no charge for the reader. Authors may retain all other > rights on their works. Authors are thus encouraged to post the pdf files of > published papers on their homepages or elsewhere to expedite distribution. > > Papers are published both online and in the traditional printed format, in > full compliance with the current requirements of ICZN." -- Geoff Read http://www.annelida.net/ http://www.niwascience.co.nz/ncabb/ From procesoecologico from yahoo.com Sat Aug 9 16:52:32 2008 From: procesoecologico from yahoo.com (=?utf-8?B?VsOtY3RvciBBcmFtYXlv?=) Date: Sun Aug 10 14:51:28 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Re: benthofauna Message-ID: <864948.6693.qm@web36404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Apologies by my extended mail, I do not refer to encapsulated stages of resistance, but to live organisms. I repeat that I have insured myself of avoiding all kind of contamination, only later I have investigated on similar reports and am consulting other colleagues on this aspect that seems to me to be very interesting though rather disconcerting. It is true that the known they are the encapsulated types that appear under certain conditions, but what I have found are adult organisms that after washing the sample for the first analysis or re-analysis (the first time happened to me), within a few minutes I saw in some cases nematodes in other marine mites moving in the plates of analysis. If there was contamination by water with nematodes or other organisms I could have verified it with the analyses that I did repeatedly for two years (when I had the first observation), only I have detected rotifers that really they might generate confusions and induce to mistake if it is that the precautions do not take. It is very difficult that another type of organism could enter since I have used only distilled water and free of impurities, I did the chain of custody-like control in the plates, made sure of not contaminating the sample with the instruments, etc. I have taken charge searching from microfauna till macrofauna and have not found organisms in the containers of laborator water except which already I indicated, in addition the water filters, so there are many impediments for the revenue of live organisms from another environment. Now, something that I forgot to mention was that, for example, in case of the sample of benthic meiofauna of 2003 re-analyzed (for other motives) in 2006, I never washed the sample but I put part of the content (that was possessing formaldehyde) in a clean plate of analysis; in fact, the smell was strong ? in that opportunity I found ONLY THE UNIQUE MARINE MITE that I registered years behind (I corroborated this with my notes and really in that sample only I had a marine mite to enclosed which I measured to estimate biovolumen), so that was very strange? later already it was not so much. If still we believed that there is contamination, on the one hand there would be necessary to presume that this first specimen was a terrestrial mite, which tolerated the Rose Bengala tint that I applied before the re-analysis and that was kept in that concentration of formaldehyde (10 % in distilled water) for TWO DAYS and that, it is clear, was not so terrestrial since always it was in movement without problems at the bottom of the plate. The posterior experiences (except one where it was again a marine mite) were almost exclusively with nematodes. I can say that, in whole, of several dozens of samples analyzed till now, only I have found near 10 live organisms, which is certainly very negligible but not stops being interesting as observation. My samples are of the Humboldt System, off central Peruvian coast, OMZ intense, high sedimentation of organic matter, normally reduced conditions on the bottom, on two stations located to 50 and 100 m. Thanks. From lesha74 from rambler.ru Tue Aug 12 12:13:57 2008 From: lesha74 from rambler.ru (Fomin Alexey.A.) Date: Tue Aug 12 14:40:02 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Polychaeta and Sipunculida. Message-ID: <000301c8e095$741d8620$f38591d5@30535399> Hi! Whether you can help estimate how long ago the last common ancestor of Polychaeta or Sipunculida lived ("crown group")? I try construct the diagram of classis amount as function of time (diagram of dependence N=f(t), where N - amount of Existing classis at time t). Unfortunately I am not biologist and can not in any way find some points (in paticular - Polychaeta and Sipunculida ). Or may by you know who it know? Whether you can give subjective astimation of it time? Beforehand thanks, Fomin Alexey. From g.read from niwa.co.nz Mon Aug 18 21:18:01 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Mon Aug 18 21:21:11 2008 Subject: [Annelida] George A. Knox In-Reply-To: <489B087E.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> References: <489B087E.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Message-ID: <48AAD619.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Hi folks, Here's the text of Christchurch's University of Canterbury's news item on George Knox from their campus newsletter. Chronicle 43(13), 15 August 2008 http://www.comsdev.canterbury.ac.nz/chronicle/2008/ChronVol43-13.pdf Tributes flow for Emeritus Professor George Knox Emeritus Professor George Knox, who died last week at the age of 88, will be remembered as an enthusiastic biologist and a gifted communicator who dedicated his life to scientific endeavour. Professor Knox retired in 1984 after 35 years at the University, including nearly 20 as head of the Department of Zoology. He began a long-term marine biology Antarctic research programme at University of Canterbury in 1960 and directed the team for 12 years from 1971 to 1983. Associate Professor Islay Marsden (Biological Sciences) said marine biology in the 60s and 70s was a rapidly growing discipline and Professor Knox was keen to be a part of it. ?He led expeditions to remote areas (Antarctica and Subantarctic Islands) and travelled all over the world.? ?Opportunity Knox, as he was known among students of the time, generated research opportunities and funds for his students, giving them precious opportunities to realise their potential. He attracted a large number of talented students to work in the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, at Kaikoura, the Subantarctic and in Antarctica. Many of his graduate students achieved considerable standing in New Zealand and Australian science in these fields,? Professor Marsden said. Emeritus Professor Mike Winterbourn (Biological Sciences) said that in the 1970s Professor Knox oversaw considerable expansion in the Zoology Department in terms of staff numbers and courses offered. ?In particular, the department developed its capacity in ecology, marine biology and animal physiology, strengths that remain today in the expanded School of Biological Sciences. His greatest research strengths were in the reviewing and synthesising of ecological information on a large scale and resulted in the publication of a number of well-regarded and cited books,? Professor Winterbourn said. His most recent book is the expansive third edition of The Natural History of Canterbury, launched by Canterbury University Press in May, which he co-edited with UC colleagues Professor Winterbourn, Dr Colin Burrows and Professor Marsden. The 924-page volume, which provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of knowledge of Canterbury?s flora, fauna and environment, was a much-awaited follow-up to the 1969 edition of the same title of which Professor Knox was the sole editor. Professor Knox is credited with establishing Antarctic Studies at Canterbury. He participated in 13 field parties to the Antarctic and published more than 100 scientific papers, 25 on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. His 1000-page Biology of the Southern Ocean, published by Cambridge University Press, is regarded as the standard international reference work on the oceans surrounding Antarctica. Professor Knox was first appointed to the then National Committee for Antarctic Research in 1959 and sat on the Ross Dependency Research Committee between 1965 and 1992. He was the New Zealand delegate to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) from 1974 to 1986 and was the elected president of SCAR between 1978 and 1982, the only New Zealander to hold the post. Last year Professor Knox was awarded the inaugural New Zealand Antarctic 50th Anniversary Award in recognition of his outstanding scientific contribution spanning almost 50 years. Professor Bryan Storey, Director of Gateway Antarctica, said Professor Knox had made ?an amazing contribution? to Antarctic science over the years. ?He established a strong tradition of Antarctic research at the University of Canterbury that ultimately led to the setting up of Gateway Antarctica, the centre for Antarctic studies and research.? Professor Knox recognised the importance of field studies for UC staff and students and in 1962 established the Edward Percival Field Station on the Kaikoura Peninsula. In 1986 the University honoured him in naming the station?s new research annex the George Knox Research Laboratory. ?In excess of 1000 students, staff and visiting researchers now visit the Kaikoura field station every year, conducting field courses and researching a wide variety of disciplines in a region Professor Knox identified 50 years ago as being an ideal location for field studies,? said Jack van Berkel, Field Services Manager. In 1985 Professor Knox was made a Member of the British Empire for services to the University and science. ?George will be remembered for his impressive books on marine, estuarine and Antarctic ecology, his research on polychaete worm taxonomy and for his life-long fascination with the ways in which communities of marine organisms functioned,? Professor Marsden said. ?We will also remember a family man who was full of life and very proud of his children and grandchildren?s achievements.? From g.read from niwa.co.nz Tue Aug 19 16:27:56 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Tue Aug 19 17:06:31 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Polychaetes in J Nat Hist Message-ID: <48ABE39C.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> FYI A recently released August issue of Journal of Natural History has three polychaete taxonomy papers, each of which I found most interesting to dip into (if I only had more time ...) and cover more than 'just taxonomy' if you are a non-taxonomist. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=g901694091 ?inar, M. E. 2008: Description of a new fireworm, Eurythoe turcica sp. nov. (Polychaeta: Amphinomidae), from the Levantine coast of Turkey (eastern Mediterranean), with re-descriptions of Eurythoe parvecarunculata Horst and Amphinome djiboutiensis Gravier based on type material. Journal of Natural History 42(29): 1975 - 1990. L?pez, E. ; Rodr?guez, C. T. 2008: A new species of Fabricinuda Fitzhugh, 1990 (Fabriciinae: Sabellidae: Polychaeta) from the Caribbean, with an emendation of the genus. Journal of Natural History 42(29): 1937-1949. Tovar-Hern?ndez, M. A. ; Salazar-Vallejo, S. I. 2008: Caruncle in Megalomma Johansson, 1925 (Polychaeta: Sabellidae) and the description of a new species from the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Journal of Natural History 42(29): 1951 - 1973. Geoff -- Geoff Read http://www.annelida.net/ http://www.niwascience.co.nz/ncabb/ From smithack07 from gmail.com Sat Aug 23 06:05:58 2008 From: smithack07 from gmail.com (smitha ck) Date: Sat Aug 23 17:26:46 2008 Subject: [Annelida] request Message-ID: Hi all, I am a research fellow from India and working on Taxonomy of Polychaetes of the Continental Shelf of India. Does anyone have a pdf copy of the description of *Amphicteis posterobranchiata *and other Amphicteis species? If with you, please send me a copy of that. That will be very much helpful for my work. Thanks in advance. -- regards Smitha C K Senior Research Fellow Department of Marine Biology,Micrbiology & Biochemistry School of Ocean Science & Technology Cochin University of Science & Technology Cochin-16 Kerala India -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/annelida/attachments/20080823/75c1cf12/attachment.html From g.read from niwa.co.nz Fri Aug 29 23:46:19 2008 From: g.read from niwa.co.nz (Geoff Read) Date: Fri Aug 29 23:50:53 2008 Subject: [Annelida] Post docs, etc, at CIIMAR, Portugal Message-ID: <48B9795A.8045.00D5.0@niwa.co.nz> Jobs forwarded from another list. Respond to ispinto@ciimar.up.pt for further information. ===================== Assistant Researcher positions in Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning CIIMAR is opening five positions for Assistant Researchers at the postdoctoral level in Marine biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning to integrate a programme on biodiversity of Portuguese marine ecosystems, and the evolution of these ecosystems in face of local policies and global change. Portuguese and foreign researchers are encourage to apply. These positions funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) are initial contracts for 5 years (possibility of unlimited renewal). Gross annual income: 43000 euros. The post-docs to be hired should have a PhD and at least 3 years of relevant post-doctoral experience, although candidates with exceptional cv and less than 3 years experience may be considered. They should have high-standard scientific production in the main fields relevant for the positions opened, namely: Up to one Assistant Researcher in Ecological Modeling. Up to two Assistant Researchers for the development of research in population genetics, systematics and phylogeography of marine organisms. Up to three Assistant Researchers for the characterization of biodiversity in coastal ecosystems and the analysis of biodiversity changes as a response to local policies and global change. Candidates should apply by sending a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, up to five selected reprints, names and reference contact information and copies of academic certificates. Reference contact information should include current and past post-doctoral and PhD supervisors. All documents must be sent by e-mail, in PDF format, and with clear indication of the job reference and title for this particular position to: eafonso@ciimar.up.pt. Final deadline for applications: September 30, 2008. See the complete job announcement at: http://www.cimar.org/TempDocs/Edital_BIOCOST.pdf For more information you can send an email to ispinto@ciimar.up.pt Besides these specific topics, we would like to hire a researcher on economics of ecosystem services / valuation of marine biodiversity and we are also accepting expressions of interest or in other fields that are relevant to CIIMAR's research (www.cimar.org ). For applying for these positions scientists should meet the following criteria: - must have finished the PhD at least 3 years ago. (in well justified cases of exceptional candidates this may not be necessary) - must have an excellent cv on his/her research field - must demonstrate how her/his research will fit with Cimar's objectives These candidates should be willing to develop an independent research line, in collaboration with other groups from Cimar and from other institutions, supervise students and postdoctoral researchers, and obtain independent funding for their research. In order to verify if you would be eligible for an independent research line application, please send (ASAP, no later than September 15, 2008) an e-mail to ispinto@ciimar.up.pt with your cv and e-mail contacts of 3 referees. Appointment of successful candidates is dependent on final approval by FCT. The Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto (CIIMAR), does research in different areas of Marine Sciences, including Biodiversity and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Sustainable Aquaculture and Biotechnology. CIIMAR, together with CCMAR, from the University of Algarve, constitute the Associate Laboratory, CIMAR, created in March 2002. As an Associate Laboratory, CIMAR is recognized as a centre of excellence in Marine Sciences, receiving special funding directly from the Ministry of Science (FCT). ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Prof. Isabel Sousa Pinto Centre for Marine and Environmental Research University of Porto ispinto@ciimar.up.pt tel: + 351 968562856 www.cimar.org , www.marbef.org , www.biostrat.org , www.epbrs.org , www.eurobiodiversa.org , www.conbio.org/Sections/Europe/ From vijayakumarnairk from yahoo.co.in Sat Aug 30 12:49:09 2008 From: vijayakumarnairk from yahoo.co.in (vijayakumaran nair) Date: Sun Aug 31 14:52:48 2008 Subject: [Annelida] coelomic fluid of earthworms Message-ID: <562064.25692.qm@web8603.mail.in.yahoo.com> Dear friends, Please send any information relating to the biochemical composition of the coelomic fluid of earthworms. We are planning to make spectroscopic analysis (FT-IR) of the biomolecules in the fluid. Dr. K. Vijayakumaran Nair Reader Department of Zoology Mar Ivanios College Thiruvananthapuram India Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/annelida/attachments/20080830/7ae1d47a/attachment.html