Swedish Taxonomy Initiative and ForBio course: Nomenclature codes in biology

What to consider when naming and describing taxa

An in-person course directly following the Swedish Conference “Systematikdagarna” in late November 2024

A three day course (Wed, 20 Nov – Fri, 22 Nov) at Göteborg Natural History Museum, following Systematikdagarna (Mon, 18 Nov – Tue, 19 Nov) at Göteborg University, Sweden

Time and place: Nov. 20, 2024 9:00 AM – Nov. 22, 2024 4:30 PM, Göteborg University, Sweden

Course scope:

The course will present an overview of the different nomenclature codes with special focus on the botanical-mycological-phycological (ICNafp), zoological (ICZN) and prokaryotes (ICNP) codes. Sessions will include lectures and exercises, and the participants will learn what is required for a name and a description as well as for the scientific work itself to be code-compliant. 

Learning outcomes. Participants will acquire an understanding of:

– which are the existing nomenclature codes.

– the difference between nomenclature and taxonomy. 

– what is a ”scientific name” and what is meant by authorship.

– what is a ”scientific work”. 

– rules of nomenclature with special focus on proposing new scientific names.

– the differences between botanical and zoological nomenclature. 

– implications of names and their practical use in biology/management/conservation including examples of issues with misidentifications, misspellings, changed combinations, synonymy, ethics, etc.

Target group:  MSc students, PhD students, postdocs, researchers, consultants, government officials, museum staff with relevant background in biology.

Course language: English.

Course schedule: Not yet available.

Course fee: Free.

Registration: Please register here before 15^th September

Teachers: Thomas Pape (Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen), Micah Dunthorn (Natural History Museum, Oslo), Torbjörn Tyler (Lund University, Botanical collections).

Assignment and credits: The course is equivalent to 2 ECTS. Active participation is required for full credit. ForBio will provide certificates for those who attend the in-person section and successfully complete the course assignments. 

STI contact: Maria Backlund, Malin Strand 

ForBio contact: Quentin Mauvisseau

See the following link for a Senior Scientist position / Head of the Botanical Garden at the University of Vienna. The deadline for applications is on September 9.

https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-Scientist-at-the-Core-Facility-Botanical-Garden/1113242701/

Thank you and best wishes from Vienna,
Jürg Schönenberger

A postdoc position is available at the Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich – Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants.

About us:

FAKULTÄT FÜR BIOLOGIE PRINZESSIN THERESE VON BAYERN

LEHRSTUHL FÜR SYSTEMATIK, BIODIVERSITÄT & EVOLUTION DER PFLANZEN

Faculty of Biology – Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants

TV-L E13 Full-time (100%)
Start date: 01.01.2025
Application deadline: 2024-09-30

We study the phylogeny, evolution, ecology and systematics of various angiosperm families (https://www.en.sysbot.bio.lmu.de/people/professors/kadereit/index.html ). A special focus lies on biogeography, hybridization, adaptation and the evolution of complex traits. We base our research on field studies, experimental as well as phylogenomic and genomic approaches integrating the rich collections of the Botanical State Collection Munich and the Botanical Garden Munich (both belong to the Natural History Collections of Bavaria).

The endangered flora of Bavaria and in particular its alpine species and their protection are important to us. Therefore, we now broaden our research by investigating the ecology, adaptation and population genomics of endangered plant taxa in Bavaria. We aim to identify the factors causing their decline in the last 200 years by including both historical and extant populations. Population genomic and phylogeographic analyses will try to elucidate where and when the endangered Bavarian populations originated. Most importantly, comparison of historical and extant populations will show which genotypes survived. We seek to infer the adaptive advantages of the survivors using genomic comparative analyses. This will allow us to understand whether habitat fragmentation or land use changes on the one hand or changes in selective regime such as climate change on the other hand were the driving factor of the decline. This is important information for understanding the current situation of endangered species and for assessing their potential for reintroduction.

Subject to final approval, a research position (TV-L E13, 100%) is to be filled as of 01.01.2025:

Researcher – Ecology, adaptation and population genomics of endangered plant taxa in Bavaria (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct research projects in the area outlined above
• Lead a small research group and acquisition of further funding
• Manage and analyse research data, publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research results at inter-/national conferences
• Participate in teaching in topics related to the project
• Supervise students at the Bachelor-, Master-, and PhD-level
• Participate in outreach related to the research topic
• Further academic qualification is sought (habilitation or aquivalent)
  
  Your qualifications:

• Completed university degree in Biology and Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., population genomics, plant ecology, conservation)
• Strong background in genomics and bioinformatics/statistics
• Experience in state-of-the-art molecular laboratory and plant ecology
• Some experience with funding-acquisition and/or teaching is advantageous
• Some experience in leadership and supervising is advantageous
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
• Driving licence
  
  Benefits:
  We offer a stimulating research environment in a young and highly motivated international team. Your workplace is located at two sites. Living collections and experimental fields are based in a satellite research station near Wolfratshausen. Office, laboratories, experimental greenhouse and further research facilities are located at the Institute of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants, LMU Munich (Menzinger Str. 67, Munich). For transport and field work, a staff car will available. We offer flexible working hours, support in balancing work and family life, and professional training and personal development activities through a variety of LMU support services. In addition you can benefit from various LMU corporate benefits.
  
  The position is remunerated in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) in salary group E13 (100%). The position is initially limited to three years with a possibility for extension for additional three years. You have the possibility to work towards the completion of a habilitation (German post-doctoral degree) at the Faculty of Biology.
  
  Also possible in a part-time capacity.
  
  People with disabilities who are as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.
  
  Contact: Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV, list of publications and list of teaching experience, two-page research concept, contact details of three references, copies of degree certificates and transcripts) in one PDF via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit: g.kadereit@lmu.de, no later than 30 September 2024.
  
  For questions about the advertised position please contact Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit via e- mail.

Also kindly let us know briefly in your cover letter through which medium/website/etc. you became aware of our job advertisement.

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We are happy to announce that Systematikdagarna 2024 will take place in Gothenburg 18-19 November. This will be followed by a course on nomenclature 20-22 November. And for early career systematists we are planning a half day meeting already on 17 November.

More information will be published at systematikforeningen.se later. Hope to see you all there!

Dear colleagues;

I am writing on behalf of the organizers of the International Botanical Congress to advise you that the deadline for regular registration is coming up soon, on 17 June. I encourage you to register now to avoid the higher late registration prices. 

Please see the Congress website for the latest news and the registration page: https://ibcmadrid2024.com/index.php.

The Congress website has information about invited speakers, accommodations, excursions, the Nomenclature Section, and much more. The scientific program looks very exciting with numerous symposia on a wide range of topics, and a diverse selection of invited speakers.

See you in Madrid!

Patrick Herendeen, Chair

International Association for Botanical and Mycological Societies

The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at Stockholm University (Sweden) invites applications for a four-year, fully funded PhD position in Data-Driven Evolution and Biodiversity. 

The project focuses on modelling and predicting recent and ongoing plant extinctions. The student will be will be supervised by Aelys Humphreys (Stockholm University) and work closely with an international team of collaborators associated with the project: Daniele Silvestro (University of Fribourg), Diana Fisher (University of Queensland), Alexandre Antonelli (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Gothenburg University) and Jon Norberg (Stockholm University).

Application closing date: 31 July 2024

Further information and how to apply: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs/phd-student-positions-1.507588?rmpage=job&rmjob=23736&rmlang=UK

The position is part of the Research School of the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS). Further information about the research school can be found here: https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/ddls-research-school/

All PhD positions listed under this call are available here: https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/ddls-research-school/rs-phd-projects/

Reading Systematics Association Biennial Conference 19th-21stJune 2024

The Systematics Association has planned an exciting programme of talks
and activities for this year’s meeting, our first in-person conference
since 2019. You can find more information on the conference website:
https://systass.org/events/biennial/.

The programme is designed to be especially attractive to students:

Just £150for three days for student Systematics Association members –
including the scientific programme, a choice of workshops, refreshments
and lunches, and a free welcome drink at our student networking event
Opportunity for students to present their work to a friendly and
supportive, specialist audience

Prize for best presentation

Registration and abstract submission closes 31st May 2024.

Julie Hawkins <j.a.hawkins@reading.ac.uk>

Sök bidrag för nätverkande aktiviteter

SLU Artdatabanken utlyser bidrag från Svenska artprojektet för nätverkande aktiviteter som stimulerar uppbyggnad av kompetens inom systematik och taxonomi. Bidraget kan användas till nätverksbildande och kompetenshöjande aktiviteter med fokus på ökad kunskap om arter inom mindre kända organismgrupper i Sverige. Bidraget riktar sig särskilt till aktiviteter som gynnar samarbete och kunskapsutbyte mellan junior och senior kompetens. Sista ansökningsdag: 22 april. https://www.artdatabanken.se/det-har-gor-vi/svenska-artprojektet/svenska-artprojektet-ger-bidrag/bidrag-for-natverkande-aktiviteter/