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<DIV class=header04>Announcement of Postdoctoral Research Opportunity
Aquatic Invasive Species</DIV><BR>
<DIV class=header05>Introduction</DIV>
<P>The University of Michigan Cooperative Institute for Limnology and
Ecosystems Research (CILER) is soliciting proposals for a two-year
postdoctoral invasive species research opportunity in support of NOAA’s
Aquatic Invasive Species Program (AISP). This is a cooperative venture of
the NOAA Aquatic Invasive Species Program (AISP)/National Center for
Research on Aquatic Invasive Species (NCRAIS) and CILER.</P>
<P>The goal of this program is to engage talented recent PhDs (see below
for eligibility) in biological invasion research of interest and relevance
to NOAA, introduce them to the mission and organizational culture of NOAA,
and foster new biological invasion research activities within NOAA. The
individual selected will serve as a Visiting Scientist at a participating
NOAA research institution (“NOAA Host Institution”), <EM>but the actual
employment will be with a NOAA Cooperative Institute or University
Partner</EM> (”Partner Institution”). <STRONG>This is not a Federal
position nor a permanent position</STRONG>.</P>
<P>Interested postdoctoral candidates must contact a NOAA mentor scientist
at one of the potential <EM>NOAA Host Institutions</EM> identified below
to discuss research ideas and, if the mentor agrees, develop and submit a
proposal following the outline below. The NOAA Host Institution, its
associated Partner Institution, and the associated mentor scientists must
endorse the proposal in writing. <EM>The NOAA Host Institution must submit
the final proposal with all endorsements attached</EM>.</P>
<DIV class=header05>NOAA’S Mission</DIV>
<P>NOAA’s Mission: <EM>To understand and predict changes in Earth’s
environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet
our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs</EM></P>
<P>More information about NOAA’s mission is in the <A
href="http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/PPI_Capabilities/Documents/Strategic_Plans/FY09-14_NOAA_Strategic_Plan.pdf"><STRONG>NOAA
Strategic Plan</STRONG></A>.</P>
<DIV class=header05>NOAA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program Mission</DIV>
<P>The AISP is a program component within the NOAA Habitat Matrix Program,
and operates across several NOAA Line Offices.</P>
<P>The mission of the NOAA AISP is to <EM>prevent new invasions and
eliminate, mitigate, or control existing invasive species in U.S. coastal,
Great Lakes, and ocean ecosystems.</EM> AISP directly supports two NOAA
Mission Goals (see NOAA Strategic Plan):</P>
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>Ecosystems Goal - Protect, Restore, and Manage the
Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to
Management, and
<LI class=job_list_1>Commerce and Transportation Goal - Support the
Nation’s Commerce with Information for Safe, Efficient and
Environmentally Sound Transportation </LI></UL>
<P>AISP focuses on developing capabilities related to Prevention, Early
Detection and Monitoring, Rapid Response, Control and Management, and
Leadership and Coordination related to invasive species. Research is an
essential element of these capabilities.</P>
<DIV class=header05>AISP Postdoctoral Research Program Priorities</DIV>
<P>Proposed research must be relevant to one or more of the following NOAA
AISP priorities:</P>
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>New control methods for established nonindigenous
species posing serious or potentially serious harm to U.S. coastal
(including the Great Lakes), marine, and/or transboundary resources.
<LI class=job_list_1>Analytical or forecast methods and modeling
approaches to identify aquatic species that present a risk to U.S.
coastal ecosystems based on:
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>projected trends in global trade patterns
(shipping, organisms-in-trade, aquaculture, or other vectors);
<LI class=job_list_1>facilitation by co-evolved prior invaders; or
<LI class=job_list_1>the effects climate change. </LI></UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>Techniques for early detection and increased speed
of identification of species using genetic and molecular tools in place
of or in support of classic taxonomic approaches. </LI></UL>
<DIV class=header05>Eligibility</DIV>
<P>Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited
academic institution recognized by the University of Michigan or must
present certification from the conferring institution that all
requirements have been met and a qualifying degree will be awarded by a
specified “date certain” that is prior to the start of the appointment
(see “Start date” below).</P>
<P>Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity, preferably
through publications in the peer-reviewed literature.</P>
<P>Applicant's training and research experience must be appropriate for
the studies outlined in the proposal.</P>
<P>This position is limited to persons who have held their doctorate (or
equivalent degree) less than four years at the time of application.</P>
<P>Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,
sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status.</P>
<DIV class=header05>Citizenship and Visa Requirements</DIV>
<P>This opportunity is open to all citizens of the U.S. and non-citizens.
If not a U.S. citizen, applicant must be able to secure valid immigration
status and work authorization before the expected start date and maintain
valid immigration status and work authorization throughout the duration of
employment. Applicants must be able to communicate in English both
verbally and in writing.</P>
<DIV class=header05>Prior Affiliation with the Host Institutions</DIV>
<P>The AISP Postdoctoral Research Program seeks to:</P>
<OL>
<LI class=job_list_1>infuse new research talent and fresh ideas into
NOAA programs; and
<LI class=job_list_1>provide new research scientists with an opportunity
to experience and gain understanding of the mission and organizational
culture of NOAA. </LI></OL>
<P>Therefore, applicants with present or recent prior affiliation with the
proposed NOAA Host Institution, its programs, projects or mentors must
clearly identify and describe their prior activities in detail.</P>
<DIV class=header05>Award Information</DIV><BR>
<DIV class=header06>Funding</DIV>
<P>CILER administers this Program under a cooperative agreement with NOAA.
Funding, including the postdoctoral salary, will be via a sub-award to the
Partner Institution (see below) associated with and identified in the
selected proposal. Funding will be for up to 2 years of postdoctoral
salary and benefits, a modest research stipend including project-related
travel, and overhead as determined by the policies and cost structure of
the Partner Institution.</P>
<DIV class=header06>Selection</DIV>
<P>Application packages will be reviewed by an Advisory Panel consisting
of representatives from NOAA (Aquatic Invasive Species Program, Sea Grant,
Cooperative Institute Program) and the University of Michigan-CILER. The
Director of NCRAIS will Chair the Advisory Panel but will not vote on the
proposals.</P>
<P>If CILER is the designated Partner Institution on any proposals, the
CILER representative on the Advisory Panel will recuse himself from the
discussions and review of those specific proposals. If NOAA-GLERL is the
designated host institution associated with any submitted proposals, the
Director of NCRAIS will recuse himself from the discussions and review of
those specific proposals.</P>
<P>The University of Michigan-CILER will make the award via a subcontract
after consultation with the Director of NCRAIS and in consideration of the
recommendation of the Advisory Panel, and will notify the successful Host
Institution.</P>
<P><STRONG>Review Factors and Weight</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>Technical and scientific merit (35%)
<LI class=job_list_1>Qualifications of applicant and the mentors (20%)
<LI class=job_list_1>Relevance to AISP priorities and the NOAA mission
(20%)
<LI class=job_list_1>Potential for management applications and/or
outcomes relevant to NOAA trust resources (15%)
<LI class=job_list_1>Uniqueness (10%) </LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Other Criteria (Required)</STRONG></P>
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1>Facilities and equipment necessary to perform the
research must be available at the Host institution(s) or included in the
proposed budget.
<LI class=job_list_1>Cost cannot exceed the available funds. </LI></UL>
<DIV class=header05>Notification of Selection</DIV>
<P>The Host Institution will be responsible for notifying and making the
offer to the Applicant after receiving notice of selection from CILER.</P>
<P>Both the Host Institution and the Applicant must respond directly to
the University of Michigan CILER before the subcontract will be
issued.</P>
<P><STRONG>IMPORTANT:</STRONG> Postdoctoral research candidates will be
subject to security review and must receive authorization from the
appropriate NOAA Servicing Security Office for access to the NOAA
facilities associated with their proposed research. Special requirements
apply to foreign nationals (NAO 207-12). Security authorization must be
obtained before the selection/offer is finalized. The NOAA Host
Institution is responsible for obtaining the required authorization.
Failure to obtain security authorization for NOAA facility access will
result in the offer being withdrawn and presented to another applicant
based on Advisory Panel advice.</P>
<DIV class=header05>Start Date</DIV>
<P>The date on which the position will start will be negotiated between
the NOAA Host and Partner Institutions, the Applicant, and CILER, but must
be within 6 months of notification of selection.</P>
<P>If the selectee (Applicant) fails to start by the negotiated start date
or withdraws after acceptance of the offer, the award and the subcontract
will be withdrawn and offered to another applicant based on Advisory Panel
advice.</P>
<DIV class=header05>Length of Appointment</DIV>
<P>Appointment is for up to two years (based on the proposal and the
budget).</P>
<DIV class=header05>Application Procedure</DIV><BR>
<DIV class=header06>Developing a Research Proposal</DIV>
<P>Each applicant must submit a research proposal that relates to a
specific opportunity for research at a NOAA Host Institution identified
under this announcement. The proposal must <EM>reflect the original
conceptual work of the applicant</EM> but must be developed in
collaboration with the NOAA and Partner Mentor(s) scientists identified
with the proposed NOAA Host Institution (see below).</P>
<P>Before writing a proposal, a potential applicant must communicate
initially with an appropriate NOAA Mentor scientist to discuss his/her
research ideas. Research proposed by the potential Postdoctoral Scientist
must mesh with the research interests of the Host and Partner Mentor
scientists and can complement existing or on-going Host/Partner
Institution research projects; however, the proposed research must be
based on original ideas of the applicant.</P>
<DIV class=header06>Host Institution Review, Endorsement, and Submission
of Proposals</DIV>
<P>To avoid submission of proposals that do not address one or more
priorities specified in this announcement and/or that are not of interest
to a NOAA Host Institution, only those proposals endorsed and forwarded by
a NOAA Host Institution identified in this announcement will be
considered.</P>
<P>The complete proposal package (see below) must be endorsed by a NOAA
Host Mentor listed under this announcement, endorsed by both the
corresponding NOAA Host and Partner Institutions, <EM>forwarded by the
NOAA Host Institution</EM> to the designated CILER address and received at
CILER by the specified deadline (<STRONG>5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
(EDT) on August 10, 2009</STRONG>). <EM>Only complete proposals submitted
via a Host Institution and bearing the required endorsements will be
accepted</EM>.</P>
<P><EM>Host Institutions are limited to submitting no more than
<STRONG>three</STRONG> endorsed proposal packages</EM>. If a Host
Institution receives more than three proposals, only the top three, as
selected by the Host Institution, should be submitted.</P>
<DIV class=header06>Proposals must be submitted by the NOAA Host
Institution to the CILER Office:</DIV>
<P>Christine A. McAllen<BR>University of Michigan-CILER<BR>440 Church
Street<BR>G110 Dana Building<BR>Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041<BR>Phone:
734-763-3010<BR>Fax: 734-763-3603<BR>Email:
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<DIV class=header06>Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time (EDT) on August 10, 2009.</DIV><BR>
<DIV class=header05>Content and Format of Proposal</DIV><BR>
<DIV class=header06>Format</DIV>
<P>The complete proposal package must be submitted as Adobe portable
document file (pdf) or Microsoft Word 2003-compatible document (*.doc or
*.docx) format. All documents and attachments must meet the format
requirements and page limits specified below when printed out.</P>
<P>Email may be used to submit proposal packages totaling up to 2Mb.
Proposal packages that are larger than 2Mb should be copied to a CD and
mailed to arrive by the specified deadline.</P>
<P>The CILER Office must also receive an original signed Endorsement Page.
This can be mailed separately and can arrive after the deadline as long as
the proposal package is received on time.</P>
<P>All printed pages must be on 8.5“ x 11” or metric A4 (210mm x 297mm)
paper with 0.9-1 inch margins.</P>
<P>All text must be in English using a font size of at least 11 points,
and single, 1.5, or double line spacing.</P>
<P>Capitalize major section headings and separate sections with a blank
line. Paragraphs may be indented (0.25-0.5”) or separated by blank lines
equal to at least 6 pt.</P>
<DIV class=header06>Content</DIV>
<P>Full proposals must include the following elements:</P>
<DL>
<DT>1. Cover Page (First page in package)
<DD>Project Title - Use the exact title as it appears in the Project
Title (see Element 4 below)
<DD>Postdoctoral Applicant Name, Address, Phone #, Email
<DD>Date Qualifying Degree Received or Expected; if Expected, include
certification from Conferring Institution (see “Eligibility”, above).
<DD>Abstract - 500 words or less
<DD>NOAA Host Institution
<DD>Lead NOAA Mentor - Name and Institution
<DD>Lead Partner Mentor - Name and Institution
<DD>Co-mentors – Names and Institutions
<DD>Total Funding required ($) </DD></DL>
<DL>
<DT>2. Endorsement Page (Second/third page in package)
<DD>Project Title
<DD>Postdoctoral Applicant Name
<DD>Required Endorsement Statements
<DD>
<P><EM>“The [NOAA Host Institution] and [Partner Institution] have
reviewed this proposal and endorse it for consideration under the NOAA
Aquatic Invasive Species Program 2009 Postdoctoral Research Opportunity.
If the attached proposal is selected for funding, we agree to host the
applicant as an official Visiting Research Scientist [or other
designation appropriate to institutional policies].</EM></P>
<DD>
<P><EM>Between us (NOAA Host and Partner Institutions) we agree to
provide the following:</EM></P>
<UL>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Facility and lab space necessary to conduct
the research;</EM>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Use of existing equipment identified in the
proposal as necessary to conduct the research;</EM>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Office space, and routine administrative
office support as typically provided to staff or visiting scientists,
e.g., use of a telephone, a computer (if normally provided to staff
scientists);</EM>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Internet and email service and an email
account;</EM>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Technical library resources, use of copier
and other office equipment, and</EM>
<LI class=job_list_1><EM>Use of vehicles, boats, and other watercraft
necessary to conduct the research.</EM> </LI></UL>
<P><EM>We acknowledge that the Postdoctoral applicant must be approved
for NOAA facility access by the [specify the appropriate NOAA Servicing
Security Office], as a condition of the Award. We understand that if the
Postdoctoral applicant fails to obtain security authorization for NOAA
facility access, the offer will be withdrawn and issued to another
applicant based on Advisory Panel advice.”</EM></P>
<DL>
<DT>Endorsement Page Signatures (Name, Signature, Date)
<DD>Applicant
<DD>Lead NOAA Mentor
<DD>Lead Partner Mentor
<DD>[NOAA Host Institution] Director
<DD>[Partner Institution] Administrative Representative
</DD></DL></DD></DL>
<P>3. Statement of Applicant’s Present or Past Affiliation with NOAA Host
or Partner Institution (if applicable; 1 page maximum)</P>
<P>4. Project Title and Description (11-page limit): The Project
Description may not exceed 11 pages. Tables and visual materials,
including charts, graphs, maps, photographs, and other pictorial
presentations, are included in the page count. References, budget pages,
cv’s and NEPA Questionnaire are not included in the 11-page limit.</P>
<P>The project description must include:</P>
<OL>
<LI class=job_list_2>Background: This section should provide an overview
of the specific issue the research addresses, including the current
state of knowledge related to that issue, the need for this specific
research, its relevance to NOAA’s mission, and its relevance to AISP
priorities (see above).
<LI class=job_list_2>Objectives: summarize the specific goals of this
research, hypotheses to be tested and new knowledge or understandings
sought.
<LI class=job_list_2>Research Plan: Approach and plan of work (how do
you propose to achieve the stated project objectives?) including
time-specific milestones that reflect and track progress of research.
Identify equipment and field capabilities needed for this research and
how you will obtain them.
<LI class=job_list_2>Expected Products and Outcome(s): Describe the
products and outcomes expected if this research is successful. Outcomes
are not the same as Products. Products are results of research, such as
new or improved models, theories, datasets, and publications. Outcomes
are the improvements or changes we can expect if the research is
successful, such as new knowledge that changes our understanding of a
system, or changes the way managers reach decisions, or improvements to
a model that increases accuracy; outcomes answer the question “How will
your results improve the ability of NOAA to achieve it’s mission”?
<LI class=job_list_2>Mentor Interactions: include a plan for Mentor
involvement, communications, and progress oversight. </LI></OL>
<P>5. References: as appropriate, up to 2 pages.</P>
<P>6. Proposed Budget and Budget Justification Pages: The proposal must
include budget information and justifications for salaries (including
student support, if any), supplies, equipment, field, and limited
professional travel, and overhead as applied by the employing Partner
Institution. Funds provided under this opportunity are only for salary and
research needs of the Postdoctoral Scientist (including student support to
work with the applicant, if appropriate), and may not be used to for
salaries of Mentor Scientists or other non-student staff.</P>
<P>The Partner Institution must also indicate if relocation assistance
will be available. If relocation costs are to be a direct charge to this
project (not from institutional overhead), the cost must be included as a
line in the proposal budget.</P>
<DL>
<DT>Budget Pages
<DD>Provide a cumulative total budget, by category, for the entire
two-years of the proposed project, followed by separate annual budget
pages. Each page must include the following budget categories, adjusted
as needed to reflect the financial categories/structure of the Partner
Institution:
<DL>
<DT>Salary, Principal Investigator (i.e., the postdoctoral applicant)
<DD>Benefits/Direct Overhead (indicate percentage of salary if
salary-based)
<DT>Salary, students to be supported under this project
<DD>Benefits/Direct Overhead (indicate percentage of salary if
salary-based)
<DT>Equipment to be purchased
<DT>Expendable Supplies and minor equipment (specify)
<DT>Subcontracts
<DT>Travel
<DD>Administrative (e.g., meeting with mentors)
<DD>Field
<DD>Meetings/Conferences (indicate domestic or international)
<DT>Publication and other Documentation Costs
<DT>Other costs (list) – include relocation allowance here, if
appropriate.
<DT>Institutional Overhead (specify rate).
<DT>Total Cost </DT></DL>
<DT>Provide a separate Budget Justification page that itemizes all
budget items in sufficient detail to enable reviewers to evaluate the
appropriateness of the funding requested. Please provide details and
justifications for travel allowances and equipment items in the proposed
budget. </DT></DL>
<P>7. Applicant and Lead Mentors Vitae (3-page maximum for each)</P>
<P>8. Research Protocol: The Application must include a completed Risk
Assessment from the ANS Task Force Research Protocol (Protocol for
Evaluating Research Proposals Concerning Nonindigenous Species, <EM>Part
I-Risk Assessment</EM>).</P>
<P><A
href="http://www.anstaskforce.gov/Documents/Research_Evaluation_Protocol_ANSTF.pdf"><STRONG>ANSTF
Protocol</STRONG></A></P>
<P>The Risk Assessment (Part I) should be included as an Appendix to the
proposal package and does not count towards the Project Description page
limit.</P>
<P>A condition of the Award will be the establishment and use of
appropriate Preventive Containment/Confinement Plan(s) if required by the
outcome of the Risk Assessment. See Part II of the ANS Task Force Research
Protocol for more information. In addition, the Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach may also be suitable for
developing appropriate Containment/Confinement Plans. See: <A
href="http://haccp-nrm.org/default.asp">Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point Planning for Natural Resource Management</A> (This site
includes a Windows XP-based HACCP Wizard to simplify the process of
creating HACCP documents). and <A
href="http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/haccp">Minnesota Sea Grant AIS
HACCP</A> (This site contains extensive training material).</P>
<P>A Field Equipment Management Plan that identifies “best management
practices” to reduce the risk of introducing or spreading nonindigenous
species by movement of field equipment may also be requested as a
condition of the Award, if appropriate.</P>
<P>9. NOAA NEPA Questionnaire</P>
<P>The “Environmental Compliance Questionnaire for NOAA Federal Financial
Assistance Applicants (OMB Approval Number 0648-0538)” must be completed
and attached as an Appendix. This form is located at <A
href="http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/grants.html">http://www.nepa.noaa.gov/grants.html</A>.</P>
<P>All applicants must fill in sections A,C,D,E and F. If the proposed
activities are related to Damage Assessment and Restoration, fill out
section G. If the proposed activities are related to Fisheries Sampling
and Research, fill out section H. Failure to complete all of the indicated
questions will result in the an incomplete application.</P>
<P>NOAA Host Institutions and Topics of Interest</P>
<P>The successful Postdoctoral Research scientist will work closely with
one or more Research Mentors. <STRONG>Initial contact must be with a NOAA
Mentor at one of the NOAA Host Institutions identified below.</STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary<BR>735 State Street, Suite 617<BR>Santa Barbara, CA
93101</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Institution</STRONG><BR>Center for Marine Biodiversity
and Conservation (CMBC)<BR>Scripps Institution of
Oceanography-0202<BR>University of California-San Diego<BR>La Jolla, CA.
92083-0202</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topic(s) of Interest to the Channel Islands
National Marine Sanctuary</DIV>
<P><STRONG>New/novel control methods for <EM>Undaria
pinnatifida</EM></STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Undaria pinnatifida invaded the west coast of the United States in
2000 and is primarily found in harbors ranging from Monterey to San Diego.
It has recently been observed in the Channel Islands, and other recently
established populations have been documented in open coastal areas of
southern California and Baja California. Our interest is in research that
will elucidate the current impacts of Undaria on native communities in the
Channel Islands and mainland harbors, the factors that influence growth
and survival, and its potential for spread elsewhere. In particular, we
want to support research that leverages our maturing knowledge of its
spreading behavior and role within this ecosystem to develop novel
mechanisms for control and managing nascent populations of this invasive
alga.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Stephen L. Katz,
Research and Monitoring Coordinator<BR>805-963-3238 ext. 12<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Jennifer E. Smith,
CMBC; Assistant Professor<BR>858-246-0803<BR>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Great Lakes Environmental
Research Laboratory (GLERL)<BR>4840 S. State Rd.<BR>Ann Arbor, MI
48108-9719<BR>and<BR>NOAA (GLERL) Lake Michigan Field Station<BR>1431
Beach St.</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Institution</STRONG><BR>University of
Michigan<BR>School of Natural Resources and Environment<BR>Cooperative
Institute for Limnology and Ecosystem Research (CILER)<BR>G110 Dana
Building<BR>440 Church Street<BR>Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topic(s) of Interest to the Great Lakes
Environmental Research Laboratory</DIV>
<P><STRONG>Assessing the Affects of Climate Change and Land Use Change on
the Establishment, Spread and Impact of Invasive Species in the Great
Lakes</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>During the 20th century, Great Lakes ecosystems have reeled under a
series of massive anthropogenic disturbances, including agricultural
development, industrialization, urban sprawl and changing regional
economics. The impacts of past and present land use patterns and water
quality crises have been exacerbated by a long series of successful
invading species that are reshaping the trophic dynamics, energy flow and
species composition of the Great Lakes and its tributary systems. In the
Great Lakes region, changing climate, changing land cover, and changing
species pools threaten to reshape the ecology of this globally unique
water resource.</EM></P>
<P><EM>We invite investigations that will improve forecasting capabilities
of the invasions, spread, and potential impact of future invasive species
on Great Lakes ecosystems under scenarios of climate change and land use
change.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Doran Mason,
Ecologist<BR>GLERL-Ann Arbor<BR>734-741-2148<BR>
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<P>Dr. Edward Rutherford, Fisheries Biologist<BR>GLERL-Ann
Arbor<BR>734-741-2276<BR>
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<P>Steven Pothoven, Fisheries Biologist<BR>GLERL-Lake Michigan Field
Station<BR>231-759-9035<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. William Taylor,
CILER<BR>Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife<BR>517-353-3048<BR>
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<P>Dr. Michael Wiley<BR>University of Michigan School of Natural Resources
and Environment<BR>734-764-6286<BR>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Gulf of the Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS)<BR>991 Marine Dr.<BR>The Presidio<BR>San
Francisco, CA 94129</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Institution</STRONG><BR>San Francisco State
University<BR>Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies
(SFSU-RTC)<BR>3152 Paradise Drive<BR>Tiburon, CA 94920</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topics of Interest to the Gulf of Farallones
National Marine Sanctuary</DIV>
<P><STRONG>Analytical or forecast methods and model approaches to identify
aquatic species that present a risk to GFNMS estuaries.</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>GFNMS is interested in research to forecast the most likely
invaders to sanctuary estuaries (Estero Americano, Estero de San Antonio,
Tomales Bay, Bolinas Lagoon and Pescadero Marsh) from established invaders
in San Francisco Bay and from new sources such as shipping.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Jan Roletto, Research
Coordinator<BR>415-561-6622 ext. 207<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Wim Kimmerer,
Research Professor<BR>415-338-3515<BR>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Northeast Fisheries Science
Center (NEFSC)<BR>Narragansett Laboratory<BR>28 Tarzwell
Drive<BR>Narragansett, RI 02882</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Instituion</STRONG><BR>Institute of Marine and Coastal
Sciences<BR>Rutgers University<BR>New Brunswick, NJ</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topic(s) of Interest to the Northeast
Fisheries Science Center</DIV>
<P><STRONG>Development of forecast models to examine the potential spread
of invasive fish species into the marine waters of the northeast U.S.
continental shelf with an emphasis on the effects of climate
change.</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Focus of the proposed work should take advantage of Rutgers
bio-physical modeling and observing expertise and the Northeast Fisheries
Science Center experience is oceanography, fisheries, and invasive
species. Rutgers University has an extant <A
href="http://marine.rutgers.edu/po/">Northeast North America shelf
model</A> and <A href="http://rucool.marine.rutgers.edu/">extensive ocean
observing activities</A>. <A
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long-term series biological data and ongoing sampling activities. The
research group <A
href="http://www.codar.com/images/about/2005Wilkin_JGR.pdf">Hare, Werner
and Haidvogel</A> has expertise modeling circulation on the northeast U.S.
shelf, <A
href="http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119085002/abstract">studying
larval transport and ecology along the east coast</A>, and <A
href="http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/documents/lionfish_ia.pdf">assessing
the effects of the lionfish invasion off the southeast U.S.</A>. The
applicants also have extensive experience <A
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marine ecosystems</A> with <A
href="http://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/tm/TM%20SPO%2089.pdf">particular emphasis
on the northeast U.S. shelf</A>. Applicants are encouraged to examine the
spread and ecological ramifications of invasive marine species in the
northeast U.S. continental shelf ecosystem and to consider the
interactions between invasive species, ecosystem-based management and
climate change.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Jonathan A. Hare,
Ecosystem Processes Division<BR>401-782 3295<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Francisco Werner,
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences (IMCS)<BR>732-932-6555, x509<BR>
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<P>Dr. Dale Haidvogel, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
(IMCS)<BR>732-932-6555 ext 256<BR>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Northwest Fisheries Science
Center (NWFSC)<BR>2725 Montlake Blvd E<BR>Seattle, WA 98112</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Institution</STRONG><BR>University of
Washington<BR>Seattle, WA</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topics(s) of Interest to the Northwest
Fisheries Science Center</DIV>
<P><STRONG>I. Assessing the Effects of Climate Change on the Spread and
Impact of European Green Crab in British Columbia and Southeast
Alaska</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Assessing the effects of climate change and facilitation on spread
and potential impact of European green crab (Carcinus maenas) in British
Columbia and southeast Alaska by coupling a habitat suitability model for
green crab with a spatially explicit bioenergetics model to quantitatively
assess the predatory impact of the species on recipient biological
communities.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Blake Feist,
Environmental Conservation Division<BR>206-860-3408<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. David Armstrong,
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences<BR>206-616-2170<BR>
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<P>Dr. Julian Olden, School of Aquatic and Fishery
Sciences<BR>206-616-3112<BR>
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<P>Dr. Jennifer Ruesink, Department of Biology<BR>206-543-7095<BR>
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<P><STRONG>II. Development of DNA Markers for Characterization of Vectors
and Propagule Pressure in Various Invasive Tunicate Species</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Development of DNA markers (microsatellites and
singlenucleotide-polymorphisms) for characterization of introduction
pathways and propagule pressure in multiple invasive tunicate phyla
(Didemnum, Ciona, and Styla).</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Paul Moran,
Conservation Biology Division<BR>206-860-3245<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Billie Swalla,
Department of Biology<BR>
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<P><STRONG>III. Population Dynamics of the Non-indigenous American shad
<EM>Alosa sapidissima</EM> along the West Coast of the U.S. and
anticipated effects of climate change on range expansion.</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Research to determine the abundance and life history variation
within the current West Coast distribution to identify opportunities for
controlling this species and to identify potential range expansion under
various climate change predictions.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Phil Roni,
Environmental Conservation Division<BR>206-860-3307<BR>
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<P>Dr. Blake Feist, Environmental Conservation
Division<BR>206-860-3408<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Thomas Quinn,
School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences<BR>206-543-9042<BR>
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<P><STRONG>IV. Characterization of watercraft movements in Georgia
Basin/Puget Sound (waterborne and overland vectors): The potential risk of
trans-boundary transport of AIS.</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Research to better understand how various recreational and
commercial craft utilize the trans-boundary area between the U.S. and
Canada, including home and destination marinas, vessel type, movement
type, frequency of cleaning, to characterize the potential risk of of
trans-boundary movement of AIS by recreational and commercial
watercraft.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Blake Feist,
Environmental Conservation Division<BR>206-860-3408<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Julian Olden,
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences<BR>206-616-3112<BR>
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<P>Dr. Thomas Therriault, Pacific Biological Station<BR>Fisheries and
Oceans Canada, Nanaimo, BC<BR>250-756-7394<BR>
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<P><STRONG>V. Consequences of Non-indigenous Species on Ecosystems of the
Pacific Northwest</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>Invasive species have been implicated in the decline of many of the
110 federally listed (threatened and endangered) species in the Pacific
Northwest, yet little research has been done to identify whether the
control or eradication of existing invasive species might benefit species
of conservation concern. NOAA is interested in research targeting one or
more of the following: (1) identification of AIS with substantial impacts
on species of conservation concern, (2) identification of novel yet
realistic management strategies to control key AIS and their impacts on
threatened and endangered species, (3) development of quantitative risk
assessments and field monitoring tools to identify which AIS are likely to
arrive as a result of shifts in regional climate and other vectors of AIS
introduction; and/or (4) prediction of which land and seascapes are likely
to be most vulnerable to invasion and thus in greatest need for targeting
prevention of AIS arrivals.</EM></P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Beth Sanderson,
Environmental Conservation Division<BR>206-860-3410<BR>
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<P>Tim Tynan, NOAA Fisheries Northwest Regional Office, Seattle, WA</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Julian Olden,
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences<BR>206-616-3112<BR>
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<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Institution</STRONG><BR>Southwest Fisheries Science
Center<BR>Fisheries Ecology Division<BR>110 Shaffer Rd.<BR>Santa Cruz CA
95060</P>
<P><STRONG>Partner Institution</STRONG><BR>University of California, Santa
Cruz<BR>Santa Cruz CA</P>
<DIV class=header05>Research Topic(s) of Interest to the Southwest
Fisheries Science Center</DIV>
<P>Techniques for early detection and increased speed of identification of
species using genetic and molecular tools in place of classical taxonomic
approaches with specific application to a) effects of cultured rainbow
trout on ESA-listed steelhead populations, and b) changes in population
and community composition of microbes, invertebrates and fishes due to
invasive species.</P>
<P><STRONG>NOAA Host Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. John Carlos
Garza, Supervisory Research Geneticist<BR>Fisheries Ecology Division,
Molecular Ecology and Genetic Analysis Team<BR>831-420-3903<BR>
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<P>Dr. Devon Pearse, Research Geneticist<BR>Fisheries Ecology Division,
Molecular Ecology and Genetic Analysis Team<BR>831-420-3906<BR>
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<P><STRONG>Partner Mentor Scientist(s)</STRONG><BR>Dr. Jonathan Moore,
Department of Ecology/Evolutionary Biology<BR>831-502-7387<BR>
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