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New position at Arizona State University -- Biodiversity Informatician
by Nico Franz 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

Posted to TDWG Listserv. E-mail inquiries are encouraged! ---------- Biodiversity Informatician (Database Analyst) The Arizona State University (ASU) School of Life Sciences and Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC) is seeking a Biodiversity Informatician for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Biorepository. NEON (https://www.neonscience.org/) is a continental-scale ecological observation facility, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and operated by Battelle. The project is expected to run for 30 years. For each project year, the NEON Biorepository at ASU will receive, process, store, and make available an average of 100,000 biodiversity occurrences sampled at more than 80 sites across the United States. The diverse samples include DNA extractions, frozen soil samples,bulk and pinned insect collections, herbarium vouchers, and partial or entire vertebrate specimens, among others. A high rate of sample use for NEON-related research projects is expected. The NEON Biorepository will facilitate this by creating a data portal - sustained by the open source Symbiota software platform - to support occurrence discovery, tracking of sample transactions, integration of collections data and usage statistics (publications, etc.), and by maintaining high-quality biodiversity data in compliance with international standards. The biodiversity informatician will play a critical role in providing and refining these services to benefit the greater NEON research community. Envisioned start date: November 1st, 2018. For more position details and to apply, 1. Go to: https://cfo.asu.edu/applicant 2. Click on "External Staff", and 3. Search for "44904BR". ---------- Nico M. Franz, Ph.D. School of Life Sciences, PO Box 874108 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-4108 E-mail: nico.franz(a)asu.edu Web: https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/1804402

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Senior Manager of Biodiversity Informatics, Tulane University
by Bart, Henry L 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Senior Manager of Biodiversity Informatics The Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute (TUBRI) invites applications for the position of Senior Manager of Biodiversity Informatics to continue the excellence TUBRI has established developing technology for accessing and using biodiversity specimens and data in research and education. TUBRI houses the Royal D. Suttkus Fish Collection, the world's largest collection of preserved, post-larval fish specimens. TUBRI manages FishNet 2, a global network of fish collection databases providing researchers access to records of over 40 million fish specimens. TUBRI is innovating hardware and software systems for rapid 3D digitization of biodiversity specimens. TUBRI is a collaborating partner in the HydroClim Project (http://www.hydroclim.org/), which is generating current and future streamflow and water temperature predictions for stream segments in all major watersheds across the United States and Canada (the HydroClim data portal is being developed at TUBRI) and will soon manage FishNet2's new role as the global node to specimen-vouchered fish records to the Ocean Biogeographic Information System. Please see http://www.tubri.org/informatics/ for a list of additional software and information system tools developed at TUBRI. The Senior Manager of Biodiversity Informatics is responsible for maintaining TUBRI's existing biodiversity information infrastructure (e.g., FishNet2), and day-to-day operations of TUBRI's computing network and server administration (managing databases, backup and storage technology, and general IT support). Other responsibilities include assisting the TUBRI director with developing and pursuing a vision for innovative uses of biodiversity specimens and information, collaboration building, proposal preparation, providing technology oversight and managing technology staff and data for funded projects. We are interested in candidates with knowledge of biodiversity specimens (fishes preferred, but other taxonomic groups acceptable) and biodiversity data systems, an outstanding record of achievement in this area, or a very promising research program and trajectory. The range of skills needed for the position include software and database development, database networking and data integration, familiarity with taxonomic naming conventions, GIS, web development. Experience with relational database management, SQL, Postgres/PostGIS experience, API development. Required programming skills include C#, C++, C, JavaScript, Python. Database skills include: MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQLite. Desired skills for projects currently under development include mechanical and electronic design and engineering, hardware design and fabrication, experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. Desired (but not necessarily required) skills include experience with ontologies and semantics, high performance computing, cloud computing architecture, data flows and pipelines. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in computer science or natural science and five years' biodiversity data systems experience to include relational database management, SQL, Postgres/PostGIS, API development, as well as C#, C++, C, JavaScript, Python programming experience. Preferred Education and Experience: M.S. or Ph.D. in computer science or natural sciences. Experience in planning, development, and implementation of highly technical biodiversity informatics projects. Application: If you are interested or have questions about the position, please contact Hank Bart (hbartjr(a)tulane.edu<mailto:hbartjr@tulane.edu>). To apply, please visit Tulane Jobs at: http://bit.ly/2OVIQlK. Review of applications will begin 20 August 2018; the search will remain open until the position is filled. The position is based at the Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute (http://www.tubri.org/), located on the grounds of the Tulane University's Hebert Research Center Campus in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Belle Chasse is a small town within the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, 10 miles from downtown New Orleans and 16 miles from Tulane University's main campus in uptown New Orleans. Tulane University embraces principles of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence in its hiring practices and at every level within the university, in order to foster a diverse and inclusive community that respects and embraces people of all racial, ethnic, sexual, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, and educational backgrounds on its campuses. Henry L. Bart Jr., Ph.D. Director, Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute Curator, Royal D. Suttkus Fish Collection 3705 Main Street Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Voice: 504-394-1711; Fax: 504-394-5045 Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Tulane University 400 Lindy Boggs Hall New Orleans, LA 70118 Voice: 504-862-8283; Fax 504-862-8706 http://people.tubri.org/hank/

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Full programme now available for DCMI 2018
by announce＠dublincore.net 16 Jul '18

16 Jul '18

[apologies for cross-posting] We have just published the full programme for this year's Dublin Core conference (DCMI 2018), to be held in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal in September 2018: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/programme/ This is an exciting and packed programme of papers, presentations, posters, workshops and other sessions. And, as if this wasn't enough, delegates registered for DCMI 2018 will also have full and free access to the co-located TPDL 2018 programme! Registration is open now: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/registration/ We look forward to seeing you in Porto in September! Mariana Curado Malta and Kai Eckert (DCMI2018 Conference Committee Chairs) Tom Baker and Paul walk (DCMI Directorate)

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DCMI Webinar - The Current State of Automated Content Tagging - Dangers and Opportunities
by announce＠dublincore.net 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

[apologies for cross-posting] The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is pleased to announce the next webinar in its ongoing series. With the title "The Current State of Automated Content Tagging: Dangers and Opportunities", the webinar will be presented by Joseph Busch on Thursday, July 19th, 2018, 14:00 UTC. This webinar is free to attend for DCMI members. To register for the webinar, and to read more about both the content and the presenter, please visit the full announcement on the DCMI website: http://bit.ly/2KS9Qo6 DCMI is grateful to ASIS&T for supporting and hosting the webinar. -------------------- The DCMI Directorate --------------------

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CORRECTION - DCMI 2018 - last chance to register at discounted early-registration rate
by announce＠dublincore.net 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

[apologies for cross-posting] (Apologies - there was an error in the previous message about this - the early-registration rate actually ends on *July 10th*) There is only one day left to register for DCMI 2018 at the discounted early-registration rate (available until July 10th). We have an excellent programme in preparation - to get a preview you can see the list of accepted papers, presentations, sessions and posters here: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/programme/ For more details - and to register - go to: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/registration/ We look forward to seeing you in Porto in September! Mariana Curado Malta and Kai Eckert (DCMI2018 Conference Committee Chairs) Tom Baker and Paul walk (DCMI Directorate)

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DCMI 2018 - last chance to register at discounted early-registration rate
by announce＠dublincore.net 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

[apologies for cross-posting] There is only one day left to register for DCMI 2018 at the discounted early-registration rate (only available until June 30th). We have an excellent programme in preparation - to get a preview you can see the list of accepted papers, presentations, sessions and posters here: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/programme/ For more details - and to register - go to: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/registration/ We look forward to seeing you in Porto in September! Mariana Curado Malta and Kai Eckert (DCMI2018 Conference Committee Chairs) Tom Baker and Paul walk (DCMI Directorate)

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DCMI Webinar - The Role of Dublin Core Metadata in the Expanding Digital and Analytical Skill Set Required by Data-Driven Organizations
by announce＠dublincore.net 04 Jul '18

04 Jul '18

[apologies for cross-posting] The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) is pleased to announce the next webinar in its ongoing series. With the title "The Role of Dublin Core Metadata in the Expanding Digital and Analytical Skill Set Required by Data-Driven Organizations", the webinar will be presented by Steve Brewer on Thursday, July 12th, 2018, 14:00 UTC. This webinar is free to attend for DCMI members. To register for the webinar, and to read more about both the content and the presenter, please visit the full announcement on the DCMI website: http://bit.ly/2MI2rUw DCMI is grateful to ASIS&T for supporting and hosting the webinar. -------------------- The DCMI Directorate --------------------

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Register now for DCMI 2018
by announce＠dublincore.net 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

[apologies for cross-posting] Don't forget to register for the annual Dublin Core conference - DCMI 2018. If you act now, you can enjoy the 'early-bird discount' (only available until June 30th). This year we will be hosted by the University of Porto in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal. We have an exciting programme being developed right now! For more details - and to register - go to: http://www.dublincore.org/conference/2018/registration/ We look forward to seeing you in Porto in September! Mariana Curado Malta and Kai Eckert (DCMI2018 Conference Committee Chairs) Tom Baker and Paul walk (DCMI Directorate)

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TDWG/SPNHC Dunedin w/ children
by Shorthouse, David 14 May '18

14 May '18

Anyone travelling w/ children to the meetings in Dunedin this August? Pleased to chat offline. David

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Final reminder of the general registration deadline: Digital Data in Biodiversity Research conference
by Gil Nelson 10 May '18

10 May '18

This is the final reminder of the general registration deadline (*15 May 2018*) for the upcoming Digital Data in Biodiversity Research conference, to be held at UC Berkeley, 4-6 June 2018. *Please note that we have been able to arrange an extension for the economy lodging option, which is now available through the last day of registration.* Also note that there are still a few spaces left on the Pt. Reyes field trip on Wednesday. You can select it when registering by scrolling down the registration options and adding it by clicking the box. To register, navigate to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-digital-data-in-biodiversity-res…. For more info about the economy option, visit the conference wiki at https://www.idigbio.org/wiki/index.php/Digital_Data_in_Biodiversity_Researc…. The agenda is also now available on the wiki at https://www.idigbio.org/wiki/index.php/Digital_Data_in_Biodiversity_Researc…. We have a packed program of 9 plenary talks, 54 oral presentations, 22 posters, 11 extended discussion sessions, and a number of Wednesday activities. For questions, please contact Gil Nelson (gnelson(a)bio.fsu.edu), Jill Goodwin (jvgoodwin(a)fsu.edu), and/or Heather Constable (hconstable(a)berkeley.edu). -- Gil Nelson, PhD Research Faculty iDigBio Steering Committee Integrated Digitized Biocollections Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication College of Communication and Information Courtesy Professor Department of Biological Sciences Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium Florida State University gnelson(a)bio.fsu.edu

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