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Montréal 2019
Great conference #WCNRM2019 in Montreal!! Thanks to organizers and HEC @HEC_Montreal We wait you in Valparaiso-Chile for the next conference in January 2020 (first time in South America) #WCNRM2020 @ResModelAsso @usantamaria @CMMUChile More information in http://www.am2v.cl/wcnrm2020/
DeLara introduced an interesting new indicator for Management Strategy Evaluation. Expected value of an indicator (e.g. spawning biomass) conditional on the indicator being below the reference point. want it to be above a threshold-Leads to more precaution #WCNRM2019 @ResModelAsso
This week im (Emma @emmajhudgins) at #WCNRM2019 with my collaborator Mark Ambrose from @forestservice @NCState where we are presenting 2 different talks on pest risk to urban trees! Here he is discussing risk to US palms from coconut rhinoceros beetle 
11:27 AM – 23 May 2019 from Montréal, Québec
@MattHHolden gives us rules of thumb when using Demographic Distribution Models to deal with spatial autocorrelation in SDMs – populations must be measured below a minimum size that increases with overcompensatory behaviour. Most promising for use with invasives
12:05 PM – 23 May 2019 from Montréal, Québec
Ignoring species interactions in fisheries stock assessments results in higher bias than ignoring process or measurement error by Vanessa Trijoulet at #WCNRM2019 @ResModelAsso
12:20 PM – 23 May 2019 from Montréal, Québec
#WCNRM2019 Congrats to the 2 Student Presentation #Award #winners! – Emma Hudgins from McGill University: Estimating the economic damages of United States invasive forest pests – Etienne Lorang from CEC/INRA: Recycling under environmental, climate and resource constraints.
2 professor positions, Leiden: Spatial aspects of natural resource management (CML) and Governance of Sustainability (Policy science institute)
Two professor positions for the Sustainable Futures program at Leiden University (CML and Institute of Public Administration)
Organization: Leiden University
Department: CML and Institute of Public Administration
Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Type: Academic Positions
MCED Award for young modelers 2019 Reminder
MCED Award for young modelers 2019 Reminder
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to remind you of the approaching deadline (July 10th 2019)
for the MCED Award for young modelers. The intention of the award is to
foster the development and application of modern ecological modeling
methods that can help to expand the understanding of complex ecological
dynamics
Please visit the award web site
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/V8otCMwvygs1npgOcwyFsp?domain=mced-ecology.org
for more details.
Please distribute to potentially interested candidates
16th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, Pontifica l Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile 29?31 January 2020
16th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile 29–31 January 2020
https://onsustainability.com/2020-conference
PhD project: modelling shoreline vegetation, The University of Melbourne
PhD project with industry funding, The University of Melbourne, on modelling shoreline vegetation at Lake Victoria, NSW (Expressions of interest close 14 July 2019). https://nrmjobs.com.au/jobs/preview/20003309/a?
Employment Opportunities
- Senior Catchment Modeller, Queensland Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (Applications close 03 July 2019) https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-314043-19
- Research Fellow in Water Resources Modelling and Management, The University of Melbourne (Applications close 07 July 2019) http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/900025/research-fellow-in-water-resources-modelling-and-management
- Postdoctoral level (or academic level 2/B) quantitative ecologist position to work with the Global Wetlands Project at Griffith Uni for 2.5 years. This is an amazing opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team to tackle major issues in the conservation of coastal wetlands, including seagrass saltmarsh and mangroves, their dependent ecosystems and ecosystem services. https://www.seek.com.au/job/39254431?searchrequesttoken=2826ead6-4d5b-45cc-9295-3829f7dfbfb5
“World Conference on Natural Resource Modeling (WCNRM 2020) – Valparaiso – Chile (January 8-10, 2020)
RMA Announcement:
Dear colleagues:
We are pleased to announce that the 2020 World Conference on Natural Resource Modeling (WCNRM 2020), from the Resource Modeling Association (RMA),
will be held on January 8-10, 2020 in Valparaiso, Chile. Further conference information can be found below and at http://www.am2v.cl/wcnrm2020/
Location:
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaiso, Chile
Dates: January 8-10, 2020
Deadline abstracts submission: October 15, 2019
Twitter hashtag: #WCNRM2020
Conference’s website (plenary speakers, submission, venue, registration, etc.):
Conference’s email (questions, requirements, suggestions, etc.): wcnrm2020@usm.cl
Notice that January is peak season in Chile (summer time). We strongly recommend to book flights and accommodation as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you in Chile.
Research Associate, Ecosystem Risk, Deakin University
Postdoctoral research associate position available at Deakin University, to work on new project on ecosystem risk assessment, funded by the Australian Research Council: “Ecosystem risk assessment: new solutions to the global biodiversity crisis”.
Summary: This project aims to develop a typological framework for the world’s ecosystems, and undertake the first broadscale global risk assessment for ecosystems. It also includes detailed Australian risk assessments and scenario analyses to develop sustainable management of ecosystem services and climate adaptation strategies, with a focus on Alpine ecosystems.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will initiate and conduct research in ecosystem risk assessment, management and conservation. S/he will undertake risk assessments of Australian ecosystems, building on the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems protocol, and undertake scenario analyses to inform the sustainable management of ecosystem services and climate adaptation strategies, with a focus on alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems.
The postdoc will work closely with the team at Deakin (Emily Nicholson, Rebecca Lester & Susanna Venn) and project partner Tracey Regan(DELWP). For more information, and to apply for the position, please visit the position description on the Deakin website.
This is a full-time, 3 year fixed-term position based at the Melbourne Burwood campus and classified at Research Fellow Grade 1 (Level A) with salary in the range of $86,479 p.a + 17% superannuation. Ideal starting date is July/august, but we are flexible for the right candidate.
Team: David Keith (UNSW), Emily Nicholson (Deakin), James Watson (UQ), Nick Murray(UNSW), Rebecca Lester (Deakin), Susanna Venn (Deakin), Richard Kingsford (UNSW), Lucie Bland (Deakin), Jon Paul Rodriguez (IUCN), Tony Auld (NSW OEH), Tracey Regan(DELWP), Hedley Grantham (WCS), Mark Tozer (NSW OEH)
Project partners: IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), Provita, Wildlife Conservation Society, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Victoria’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Welcome to the RMA
The Resource Modeling Association was established over a quarter of a century ago and is unique among scientific societies because it brings together scientists and mathematicians from a diverse range of disciplines with a common interest in studying natural resources from a sustainable-use perspective. The natural resources of our planet are under incredible pressure to supply burgeoning human needs and this will only continue to increase. Challenges are ever-present to ensure that resource use remains sustainable and that vital ecosystem services critical for our well-being, species biodiversity essential for the well-being of the global ecosystem, and ecosystem resilience to perturbation are conserved as far as practicable through responsible action. Such action must be informed and it is here that the integration of the quantitative and biological sciences can play a determining role.
Recently we held our 23rd annual meeting in Montreal, Canada where participants were treated to a superb and diverse range of presentations about the practical application of modeling to real world problems within a convivial collegiate atmosphere of friendly exchange of ideas and opinions. Preparations are now well underway for our next meeting to be held in the coastal city of Valparaiso, Chile during 8-10 January 2020.
I encourage you to consider joining with like-minded people and becoming a member of the RMA to assist you to grow your own professional network and participate in being part of the solution to the global challenge of natural resource management.
Sincerely,
Frank van Langevelde
RMA President