[MARMAM] TT Faculty Position - Marine Vertebrate Biologist with preference for marine mammals

[Franks, Bryan]

Jacksonville University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of 
Marine Science, tenure-track beginning August 2023. Seeking a marine vertebrate 
biologist. Must be qualified to teach Marine Mammal Biology and related courses 
at both undergraduate and master's degree levels. Ph.D. or DVM required by time 
of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to develop an active 
grant-funded research involving undergraduates and master's students and a 
strong commitment to providing high-quality education with significant 
teacher/student interaction is required.  Application screening will begin in 
early October but will extend out to early November to ensure time for all 
interested applicants to apply.  Questions may be directed to 
marinebiologistsea...@ju.edu

https://www.ju.edu/humanresources/faculty/assistant-professor-biology-marine-science-marine-vertebrate-biology-july2022.php




Bryan R. Franks, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marine Science
Department of Biology & Marine Science
Marine Science Research Institute
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Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd. N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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E: bfra...@ju.edu
P: (904)-256-7976

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[MARMAM] Rete mirabilia functional morphology

[Raverty, Stephen AF:EX]

We are pleased to share the following study on the rete mirabilia which may be 
of interest to members of the list.



Retia mirabilia: Protecting the cetacean brain from locomotion-generated blood 
pressure pulses
M. A. LILLIE, A. W. 
VOGL, S. G. 
GERARD, S. 
 
RAVERTY AND R. E. 
SHADWICK

SCIENCE
22 Sep 2022
Vol 377, Issue 6613
pp. 1452-1456


ABSTRACT

Cetaceans have massive vascular plexuses (retia mirabilia) whose function is 
unknown. All cerebral blood flow passes through these retia, and we hypothesize 
that they protect cetacean brains from locomotion-generated pulsatile blood 
pressures. We propose that cetaceans have evolved a pulse-transfer mechanism 
that minimizes pulsatility in cerebral arterial-to-venous pressure 
differentials without dampening the pressure pulses themselves. We tested this 
hypothesis using a computational model based on morphology from 11 species and 
found that the large arterial capacitance in the retia, coupled with the small 
extravascular capacitance in the cranium and vertebral canal, could protect the 
cerebral vasculature from 97% of systemic pulsatility. Evolution of the retial 
complex in cetaceans-likely linked to the development of dorsoventral 
fluking-offers a distinctive solution to adverse locomotion-generated vascular 
pulsatility.

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn3315#.YzEeqtZPtcs.mailto


Stephen Raverty
Veterinary Pathologist
Animal Health Center
1767 Angus Campbell Road
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
V3G2M3
stephen.rave...@gov.bc.ca
Phone 778-666-0516

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[MARMAM] DMAD is looking for a volunteer supervisor/researcher in Montenegro, South Adriatic

[Patrick Lyne]

DMAD-Marine Mammals Research Association is Looking for a Volunteer
Supervisor/Researcher in Montenegro (South Adriatic)

Dear all,



DMAD - Marine Mammals Research Association is a non profit organization
that directs its scientific effort on the most data deficient regions of
the Mediterranean Sea and conducts dedicated cetacean surveys through
visual and acoustic data collection protocols. While the main goal of the
NGO is to collect the missing scientific knowledge, its wider attention
focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives
targeted at the local community.

We are currently seeking a Volunteer Supervisor/Researcher for our base in
Montenegro. This is a valuable opportunity for anyone who is hard-working
and dedicated to marine conservation and enjoys taking challenges. We are
open to accept applications from anyone whose passion for marine mammals is
strong and sincere. This is an opportunity to develop your research and
public awareness skills, to gain experience on hand-on science and to
contribute science where the work is most needed!



This opportunity is available from October 2022. The minimum duration of
the placement is 9 MONTHS.



REQUIREMENTS

-True interest for marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and
ability to work responsibly;

-Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment;

-Respect for the organizations’ rules and willingness to follow standards
and procedures;

-Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team;

-Fluent English (both spoken and written) and good communication skills;

-Willingness to learn new software applications.

-Background in marine biology and previous fieldwork experience are an
advantage.



FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including
sunrise and sunset hours;

-Performing boat-based surveys once a fortnight (occasionally more if
possible).

-Collecting dolphins sighting and behavioral data, as well as environmental
and anthropogenic data;

-Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras;

-Data entry and analysis;

-Cataloguing and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID
studies via Discovery software;

-Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions.

-Promoting citizen-science activities



TRAINING

The Montenegro Dolphin Research team provides lectures and field work
training as well as constant mentoring. You will be given the chance to
learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammal research
including:

-GIS mapping

-Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software;

-Photo-identification;

-Discovery, Darwin and Logger 2010 software;

-Systematic data collection and data analysis;



CONTRIBUTION

The accommodation of the selected volunteer supervisor/researcher will be
covered. After the trial period of two months, the researcher will receive
300euro per month to cover her/his expenses.

Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro,
meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel
insurance) and personal expenses.



HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV and cover letter to i...@dmad.org.tr, explaining why you are
a suitable asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with us!



If you wish to have more info about our internships and work please take a
look at some of our web pages and social media:

Our research: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-projects

Our internships: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-internships

Our publications: http://www.dmad.org.tr/our-publications

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalsresearch/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/



All the best,

DMAD team
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[MARMAM] Live Online Training Course: An Introduction To Integrating QGIS/GIS And R For Spatial Analysis - 31st October to 3rd November 2022

[cdmacleod]

We are now taking bookings for the next run of our live, online course 
titled _An Introduction To Integrating QGIS/GIS and R For Spatial 
Analysis_. It will be held via the Zoom online video-conferencing 
platform between the 31st October and the 3rd November 2022.


The course will consist of a mix of background talks and practical 
sessions held over four 3-hour sessions. One session needs to be 
completed each day, and attendees will have a choice of completing it 
between 10:00 and 13:00 UK Time (primarily aimed at those in Australia, 
Asia, Africa and Europe) or between 19:00 and 22:00 UK Time (primarily 
aimed at those in North, Central and South America). This allows the 
course to be as accessible from as many different time zones as 
possible.


Attendance will be limited to a maximum of 24 people per session. It 
will cost GBP 295 per person (with a discounted rate of GBP 245 for 
students, the unwaged and those working for registered charities). To 
book a place, or for more information, visit 
http://gisinecology.com/online-course-an-introduction-to-integrating-qgis-gis-and-r-for-spatial-analysis/ 
or email i...@gisinecology.com.


GIS and statistical analysis are two of the most fundamental software 
tools for marine mammalogists wishing to conduct spatial analyses, which 
is, itself, a cornerstone for the management and conservation of marine 
mammal species. However, GIS and statistical analyses have their own 
sets of software packages, and sometimes it can be difficult to know how 
to integrate the two. This course is aimed at those who wish to learn 
how to use and integrate QGIS (the leading freely available GIS software 
package) and R (the leading freely available data analysis software 
package) for spatial analysis. It will be taught by Dr. Colin D. 
MacLeod, the author of 'An Introduction To Integrating QGIS And R for 
Spatial Analysis [1]' (Pictish Beast Publications) and a renowned expert 
in using GIS in biological and ecological research. He is also a 
co-author of the recently published 'An Introduction To Basic Statistics 
For Biologists Using R [2]', which is a practical guide to carrying out 
the analysis of biological data in R. The course assumes no prior 
knowledge of either QGIS/GIS or R, and so is open to complete beginners 
as well as those how know how to use one of these software packages, and 
wish to learn how to integrate it with the other.


GIS and statistical analysis are two of the most fundamental software 
tools for modern biologists wishing to conduct spatial analyses. 
However, each have their own sets of software packages, and sometimes it 
can be difficult to know how to integrate the two. This course will 
provide an introduction to the integration of QGIS (the leading freely 
available GIS software package) and R (the leading data analysis 
software packages used by biologists) to create a combined tool set that 
makes the most of the strengths of each of these individual software 
packages. It will consist of a series of background sessions on using 
GIS and R for spatial analysis, mixed in with practical sessions where 
you will learn how to use QGIS, how to use R, and how to integrate two 
to complete a spatial analysis project. This last part will include 
working through an example project, starting with creating a high 
quality map for publication through creating raster data layers of 
environmental variables, joining data together based on their spatial 
relationships and analysing the combined data set using R (including 
creating summary statistics, conducting linear regressions and 
conducting generalised additive modelling - GAMs). While it will 
primarily be based around QGIS, this course is taught using 
software-independent approach, and it is also open to those who wish to 
learn how to use ArcGIS to do biological GIS.


When you attend this course you will receive a free copy of An 
Introduction To Integrating QGIS And R for Spatial Analysis [1] (GIS For 
Biologists Workbooks) as the practical exercises in that course are 
based on the ones contained in that book. NOTE: If you wish to use 
ArcGIS software for this course, alternative materials will be provided 
for the practical sessions.


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GIS IN ECOLOGY - Providing Training, Advice And Consultancy On The Use 
Of GIS In Ecology


Web: www.GISinEcology.com [3] Email: i...@gisinecology.com

Need to ask a question about using GIS? Try the GIS In Ecology Forum: 
www.GISinEcology.com/GIS_in_Ecology_forum.htm [4]


Books From GIS In Ecology Staff:

GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates; RRP: 
£24.99
An Introduction To Integrating QGIS And R For Spatial Analysis; RRP: 
£19.99
An Introduction To Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) Using QGIS And 
R; RRP: £19:99


If you wish to purchase these books, visit: 
http://www.gisinecology.com/book-shop/


To help the environment, please

[MARMAM] Job Opportunity: University of Miami/NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center

[Melissa Soldevilla - NOAA Federal]

Dear colleagues,

Through our partnership with the University of Miami, the NOAA Southeast
Fisheries Science Center marine mammal branch in Miami, FL is looking to
hire a full-time research associate with expertise in passive acoustics to
help us with upcoming field work and data analyses.

This position at the University of Miami RSMAS campus can be found on the
UM job site (www.miami.edu/careers) as requisition R100061685.

Please share this info with any potential applicants and feel free to
contact me at melissa.soldevi...@noaa.gov with any questions.

Best wishes,
Melissa


Melissa Soldevilla, PhD
Research Fishery Biologist
Marine Mammal & Turtle Division
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
75 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149
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