Volume
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No.
22
SUMMER 2019 MITACS INTERNSHIPS WITH THE HAKAI INSTITUTE JUVENILE SALMON PROGRAM ON QUADRA ISLAND
The Hakai Institute Juvenile Salmon Program and the Pelagic Ecosystems Laboratory (UBC, Institute for the Oceans & Fisheries) are looking for three full time interns for their 2019 salmon field program. Interns will be based at Hakai Institute’s Quadra Island Research Station. The position will entail oceanographic and salmon sampling in the Discovery Islands, laboratory processing, and data management. Interns will work alongside experienced Hakai Institute and UBC personnel, and be immersed in daily life at the field station. The internship provides an exciting opportunity to develop research experience and network.
https://www.hakai.org/quadra/
http://pelagicecosystems.oceans.ubc.ca/
Applicant Prerequisites:
• Must be a current MSc / PhD student, or have recently defended their MSc or PhD in oceanography, marine biology / ecology, fisheries & wildlife, or related field;
• Prior field experience (not necessarily in salmon /oceanography) and demonstrated ability to work outdoors doing rigorous physical activity;
• Comfortable being on small boats and on the water;
• Demonstrated ability as a team player.
Beneficial attributes:
• Prior experience working in a biological laboratory;
• Boat operators license (PCOC or SVOP);
• Animal care certificate;
• Valid vehicle driver’s license.
Application date: OPEN NOW – applicant REVIEW will begin 11th February & CLOSE 28th February.
Start date: April 15th to 1st May
Position Length: 5-6 months
Salary: $2,000 per month
* Free Lodging is provided at the Hakai Institute Field station
* Further details on the field station will be provided to eligible applicants.
Applicants should submit:
• A CV, including the e-mail and phone number for three references;
• A short cover letter explaining the applicant’s motivation for working on the project and how previous experience qualifies them for this position.
Send applications to: l.portner@oceans.ubc.ca
DMT Geosciences is seeking a Junior Geophysicist/Geophysicist in Training to join our Vancouver team
Your primary role will be data acquisition in the field of a variety of geophysical methods. You will also be processing data and writing reports in the office under the supervision of Senior Geophysicists who will support you on your path towards becoming a Professional Geoscientist.
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in Geophysics or Geoscience
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Geophysicist/Geoscientist in the province of employment or responsibility
- English communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to travel within Canada and internationally
- Physical and mental fortitude to work in challenging environments.
Apply on our website: www. dmtgeosciences.ca
PhD Position at CULS Prague
We currently seek a PhD candidate to work at the 3-year research project “XEROS: eXtreme EuRopean drOughtS: multimodel synthesis of past, present and future events”. More information about the project can be found here.
High-profile international candidates from engineering, geosciences or computer science, wishing to achieve a further step in their career in the dynamic research environment of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague are welcome to apply. Candidates with previous experience in data analysis of big data sets and solid background in basic science will be considered with particular attention.
The PhD study starts in September 2019 and within the 4 years study period, the PhD students will be rewarded with 20,000-25,000 CZK/month net (785-980 EUR) + bonuses.
Interested candidates should send a CV and a single-page statement of research interests to markonis@fzp.czu.cz by 20th February.
GeoEnvironmental Engineer, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, ON
The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in GeoEnvironmental Engineering, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2019.
Candidates must hold a completed PhD or equivalent degree in Geological or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field. Relevant industrial or other non-academic experience is an asset. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada, or eligibility to acquire registration is a requirement for this position. Registration as a P.Geo. is considered an asset. The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence.
The Department’s top priorities include: providing opportunities for junior faculty to develop a strong teaching and research profile and maintaining an environment where all faculty can thrive. Support for course development and delivery is provided by the Department and the Queen’s Centre for Teaching and Learning.Support for junior faculty to develop strong research programs includes a Research Initiation Grant, grant writing workshops and review services, funding support for graduate students through the Queen’s Graduate Award program, and oneto-one mentorship from senior faculty members.
A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
• a statement of research interests;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
• Three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Jean Hutchinson, Search Committee Chair at GSGEpositions@queensu.ca.
The deadline for applications is February 22, 2019. Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to GSGEpositions@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Mr. Paul Bass
Department Manager
The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
Miller Hall/ Bruce Wing
36 Union Street Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
Assistant Professor, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, ON
The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Geodynamics, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2019.
The successful candidate will develop a research program focussing on fundamental physical and petrological processes related to thermal and mass transfer within the deep earth and with the associated manifestation of these processes on the Earth's lithosphere. The research program may include temporal and spatial modelling of complex geologic phenomena such as continental rifting, seafloor spreading, subduction and mountain building, and in particular the coupling of solid Earth processes and surface processes involving the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. Expertise in the applications to natural hazards and resources will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to employ one or more methods including but not limited to fieldwork, metamorphic petrology, geochronology, remote sensing observations, analytical and/or numerical methods, and integrate this research within the Department’s world-class analytical laboratories including the Queen’s Tectonics Research Laboratory (QTRL), the Queen’s Facility for Isotope Research (QFIR), and the Queen’s Geomechanics Group (QGG). In keeping with the departmental strength in field learning, a willingness to undertake field research and teaching will be considered an asset.
A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
• a statement of research interests;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
• Three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Jean Hutchinson, Search Committee Chair at GSGEpositions@queensu.ca.
The deadline for applications is February 22, 2019. Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to GSGEpositions@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Mr. Paul Bass
Department Manager
The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
Miller Hall/ Bruce Wing
36 Union Street Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
Sessional Instructor, Department of Geography, SFU
All positions have a closing date of 9 am, Monday, February 11, 2019
Applicants should submit an online application and supporting documents. Further information is available on the Department of Geography Website.
If you cannot submit an online application, we will accept your application in person at the Department of Geography office (RCB 7123) to the attention of Tiina Klasen.
For questions and inquiries, please email the Chair’s Assistant at geogsec@sfu.ca or contact the Manager, Academic and Administrative services at 778.782.2558 or geogmgr@sfu.ca.
In addition to the listed qualifications for each position, the Department of Geography will define qualification in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU). Evaluation of the adequacy of qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion.
Compensation is based on contact hours and is detailed in the TSSU Collective Agreement salary scales.