Paleonet: 2010 Analytical Paleobiology Training Workshop

[Kenneth De Baets, Palaeontologisches Inst.]

Hi Christian,

This is actually the course, which i wanted to do and that Laura also did, 
but Australia seems to be rather far away. What do you think ?

Kenneth






On Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:11:57 -0800
  John Alroy <alroy at nceas.ucsb.edu> wrote:
> Applications are invited to participate in the analytical  paleobiology 
>workshop's 2010 edition.
> 
> About the workshop
> 
> Since 2005 the Paleobiology Database has conducted a five-week  intensive 
>training workshop in analytical methods. In 2010 the  workshop will be held 
>at Macquarie University in Sydney. It will  begin on 7 July, following the 
>Third International Paleontological  Congress, and continue through 10 
>August. It will be supported  primarily by the Paleontological Society and 
>NESCent.
> 
> Topics will include biochronology, community paleoecology, diversity 
> curves, speciation and extinction, phylogenetics, phenotypic  evolution, 
>and morphometrics. Both simulation modelling and data  analysis methods 
>will be employed. Training will combine lectures and  labs. Participants 
>will be given hands-on instruction in programming  using R and taught to 
>use other analytical software. In addition to  the workshop coordinator, 
>each week a new instructor will be present.  The instructors are expected 
>to be John Alroy, Gene Hunt, Tom  Olszewski, David Polly, and Pete Wagner.
> 
> There is no fee for registration, and participants will be housed for 
> free in accommodations off campus. Participants are encouraged to  solicit 
>travel funds from their home institutions or other  organizations. If such 
>funds are not available, a significant  fraction of airfare costs will be 
>reimbursed. Participants are  responsible for meal costs. There are no 
>other charges of any kind,  and no other major expenses are likely.
> 
> How to apply
> 
> Participants should be in the early stages of their own research in  any 
>area related to paleontology. They should have a background in  basic 
>statistics, and the ability to understand rapidly spoken  English is 
>essential. The workshop is open to all undergraduates and  advanced 
>graduate students, but first or second year graduate  students are 
>particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from  professionals who have 
>completed their studies will be considered. We  strongly encourage 
>applications from women and members of  underrepresented groups.
> 
> Applications should be submitted in PDF format to John Alroy 
> (alroy at nceas.ucsb.edu). The review process will begin on Monday, 15 
> February 2010, and applications received by midnight Pacific time at  the 
>end of that day will receive priority. Applications should  consist of a 
>one page statement. Do not include separate documents  such as a curriculum 
>vitae. No form needs to be filled out.
> 
> The statement should include a brief description of current research 
> plans, a list of degrees earned stating the year of graduation in  each 
>case, a brief list of relevant classes taken, and an account of  the 
>applicant's previous use of statistics and knowledge of  programming. 
>Applicants who do not employ English as a primary  language should describe 
>their experiences learning and speaking it.  Applicants are encouraged to 
>explain why the topics addressed by the  workshop are of special interest 
>to them, and which of these subjects  are taught at their home 
>institutions.
> 
> Applications must be accompanied by a recommendation letter, also in  PDF 
>format, written by the applicant's academic advisor and e-mailed 
> separately. Obtaining a recommendation from anyone who is not an  advisor 
>must be explained. It is important that the recommendation  give details 
>about the applicant's personal character and abilities,  not just 
>credentials and descriptions of research projects.  Recommendation letters 
>also should be received by the end of the due  date.
> 
> John Alroy
> 
> The Paleobiology Database
> National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
> University of California, Santa Barbara
> 735 State Street, Suite 300
> Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3351
> e-mail: alroy at nceas.ucsb.edu
>