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Jobs and Scholarships (4) - (updated September 2008)

Stream and River Ecologist NIWA, New Zealand  (Posted 2 September 2008)

Applications are invited for a permanent scientist position at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand.

We are seeking a stream/river ecologist who has expertise in one or more specialized fields (e.g., invertebrate community dynamics, instrumentation, hydrology, microbial ecology, geographic information systems). Competitive candidates will have post-doctoral research experience, a strong publication record, experience working within interdisciplinary teams, and experience in basic and applied research and consultancy. The position will focus on ecological, hydrological and physical habitat dynamics in New Zealand rivers, and the development of tools to support and improve river flow management.

 

The position will be located at the NIWA campus in Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand.The search opens 1 September 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The position will be available at the earliest in December 2008, but the start date is flexible. Please apply by email with a letter describing research interests, CV, and names of three references. For information about NIWA, and to apply online, see www.niwascience.co.nz For more information about the position, contact Dr. Scott Larned (email s.larned@niwa.co.nz).

 

Fish and Game New Zealand: Fish and Game Officer Napier (Posted 7 August 2008)

Fish and Game New Zealand seek an outstanding, highly motivated individual to be a part of their team.  The position is based in Napier where the successful applicant will be primarily involved in habitat, client service and compliance and law enforcement functions. Please see here for more details.

 

PhD Scholarship in stream ecology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ (Posted 7 August 2008)

Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury for research on topical and applied aspects of the ecology of urban and agricultural stream ecosystems.  This is a chance for high calibre students to join a successful research team investigating the responses of stream ecosystems to urban and rural land use pressures and the influences of changing hydrological conditions.  We are looking for students who can develop and undertake innovative research that will both improve our understanding of fundamental issues and enhance current management.  There is an opportunity for students to develop their own research ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research project.  At least one of the scholarships will be targeted at research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of riparian management, and will be part of a larger five year research project funded by the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation to investigate the responses of stream ecosystems to urban and rural land-use pressures. Please see here for more details.

 

PhD Scholarship for research on limnology of large lakes, University of Otago New Zealand (Posted 7 August 2008)
We invite applications for PhD research on land-water interactions in iconic, large New Zealand lakes.  New Zealand's oligotrophic large lakes have very high water clarity, deep seasonal thermoclines, deep-water plant communities, and are of great economic importance due to their aesthetic beauty and salmonid fisheries.  Funding has been obtained to determine the impacts of increasing land use intensification (pastoral farming, viticulture, water abstraction, etc.) on the ecological structure and functioning of these lakes.  This PhD project will quantify the potential impacts of this intensification on the light climate and nutrient loading to Lakes Wakatipu Wanaka and/or Wanaka (Otago) and examine the implications of these for their distinctive phytoplankton and aquatic plant communities. The project will be part of a larger research programme on large lakes, including collaborations with researchers from other research institutes.  This research is funded by the Otago Regional Council to potentially assist it in fulfilling its responsibilities to the people and environment of Otago. The Scholarship, which is for study at the University of Otago, Dunedin, under the supervision of Professor Carolyn Burns and Dr Marc Schallenberg, is open to citizens of all countries. Please see here for a more complete description.

 

NZ Science Manifesto or plan for the recovery of NZ science

A Manifesto has been written by the National Science Panel of The Royal Society of New Zealand to encourage urgently-needed public discussion about research, science and technology in New Zealand. It outlines a vision for the future of science in New Zealand. The Manifesto can be downloaded  here.

 

NZFSS Forum

The NZFSS Discussion Forum is being hosted at:

    http://wai.yuku.com/forums/58

Read what's going on, join the discussions, and/or use the forum to start discussions on freshwater topics. The more people using it, the better! You will need to register your email address and a username to be able to post on the forum (this will not result in extra spam to your email address).

Here are some recent discussion topics on the NZFSS freshwater discussion forum:

* Eel fishery quota reductions
* Didymo vs galaxiids
* Aquatic impacts of nitrification inhibitors
* MfE - missing in action?
* High altitude limnology
* Strategic directions for NZFSS?

Please contact Marc Schallenberg for more information.

 

Guide to Microphycologists

Vivienne Cassie Cooper has compiled profiles of our NZ microphycologists. Many of our members are featured here! Click here 

 

Recent Publications

"Freshwaters of New Zealand" Published by the New Zealand Hydrological Society and The New Zealand Limnological Society (now known as New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society). Edited by Jon Harding, Paul Mosley, Charles Pearson and Brian Sorrell. Order your copy from admin@hydrologynz.org.nz or the Hydrosoc website www.hydrologynz.org.nz or download the order form here

 

Awards  

SIL Travel and Guest Lecturer Awards

Applications due for SIL Travel and Guest Lecturer awards by 1st November of each year - application forms