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Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Conservation Cluster Hire - University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia seeks applicants for five tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor in the thematic area of restoring and conserving global biodiversity. The Faculty of Science, together with the Faculties of Arts, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems, is sponsoring this unique cluster hire, which builds on existing excellence in this area at UBC. The new hires will join an interdisciplinary research and scholarship team at UBC focused on solutions-oriented approaches to biodiversity loss and its connection to sustainability and adaptive capacity for humanity. For further information see here.

The Assistant Professor position in the Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Conservation will be a joint hire in the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) in the Faculty of Science and the Food and Resource Economics Program (FRE) in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring and academic service across these departments.

We seek an economist or quantitative social scientist investigating how individual and collective behavior affects biodiversity outcomes and vice versa. The candidate should have strong quantitative skills in one or more of the following areas: econometrics, causal data analysis, integration and analysis of large datasets, social and behavioral field experiments, spatial statistics, and other commensurate approaches. We welcome applications from candidates in economics, environmental social science, geography, public policy, and related interdisciplinary fields. Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (up to 2 pages) that briefly summarizes: The candidate’s research agenda, skills/expertise and goals, and how these would advance the research vision of the Biodiversity Solutions Team; The candidate’s interest or experience in conducting collaborative, applied, and interdisciplinary research; a summary of leadership potential through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement (up to 2 pages) describing the current and proposed research program and showing how their approach can connect to understanding of biodiversity conservation or solutions to biodiversity crises.
• A statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments, addressing how the candidate could teach undergraduate and graduate courses in data analysisfor social scientists, statistical methods, environmental social science, economics, or other commensurate fields.
• A statement (up to 1 page) identifying the candidate’s past contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse student body (giving specific examples where possible); as well as their philosophy of and potential future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Up to 3 representative publications, or works in progress.
• An unofficial transcript or statement of relevant post-graduate courses taken
• Names and contact information for 3 referees.

Applications must be submitted via the Academic Jobs Online portal. Applicants should also arrange for 3 confidential letters of reference to be submitted through the online portal by November 21.

The anticipated starting date for positions is July 1, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter, dependent on immigration and travel restrictions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Sessional Instructor for Spring 2021 - Simon Fraser University

Course: SD 301 - "Building a Sustainable World: Concept and Cases"

Location: Remote Teaching

Appointment Dates: January 4, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Lectures: Wednesday and Friday, 10:30am to 12:20pm

Course Description: Exploration of how to cultivate a more sustainable world. Provides a foundation for understanding sustainable development at the global scale. Explores cases of governance, programs and policies in the Global South that foster the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as food and water security, biodiversity, inclusive economies, and clean energy.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics: Exploration of how to cultivate a more sustainable world. Provides a foundation for understanding sustainable development at the global scale. Explores cases of governance, programs and policies in the Global South that foster the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as food and water security, biodiversity, inclusive economies,and clean energy.
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to the principles, policies and practices Sustainable Development and/or International Development.
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred.
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply: Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to reminfo@sfu.ca. Application deadline is November 2nd at 4:30pm.

• Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
• An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
• The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
• If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Sessional Instructor for Spring 2021 - Simon Fraser University

Course: SD/REM 481 - "Sustainable Communities Leadership Lab"

Location: Remote Teaching

Appointment Dates: January 4, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Lectures: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm to 6:20pm

Course Description: Students develop the skills to lead change toward sustainability at the community level. Starting with a process of analyzing a particular social or environmental challenge, and using a collaborative approach, they develop a promising idea into a feasible plan for a project or social enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics: Community development for sustainability. Leadership approaches and models. Social-enterprises, corporate social/sustainable responsibility, non-forprofit sector, or community campaigns.
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to the principles, policies and practices Sustainable Development and/or International Development.
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred.
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply: Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to reminfo@sfu.ca. Application deadline is November 2nd at 4:30pm.

• Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
• An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
• The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
• If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Sessional Instructor for Spring 2021 - Simon Fraser University

Course: REM 631 - "Climate Change and Environmental Management"

Location: Remote Teaching

Appointment Dates: January 4, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Lectures: Wednesday and Friday, 12:30pm to 2:20pm

Course Description: Reviews how climate change is impacting multiple facets of earth system (e.g atmosphere, oceans, and freshwater systems). Examines challenges faced by environmental managers as they attempt to mitigate or adapt to these changes.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in earth sciences evidenced by a current CV {curriculum vitae}; PhD degree is preferred, but a Master's degree with applied experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics: Community development for sustainability. Leadership approaches and models. Social-enterprises, corporate social/sustainable responsibility, non-forprofit sector, or community campaigns.
• Ability to connect these topics to applied research (e.g., geo-engineering, restoration of riparian systems, water resource management, hazards management).
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)
• Experience with REM courses considered an asset.

To Apply: Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to reminfo@sfu.ca. Application deadline is November 2nd at 4:30pm.

• Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
• An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
• The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
• If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Funded PhD in Arctic Paleoclimate - Northwestern University

Northwestern University is pleased to announce a funded Ph.D. student opportunity in Quaternary paleoclimate, Arctic paleolimnology, and organic geochemistry. Position starts Fall 2021 in the Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Full stipend and tuition support are guaranteed for five years. Initial NSF-funded research will focus on using stable isotopic and organic geochemical proxies in lake sediments to understand past abrupt climate changes in Greenland, while working with mentors to explore and calibrate innovative organic geochemical proxy methods. Additional projects could investigate past warm periods in the Arctic or reconstruct major climate shifts in the U.S. Midwest.

They seek applicants with background or strong interest in sediment analyses, geochemistry, and paleoclimate. This project offers field work opportunities for interested students, including training as part of an inclusive field team. Training and opportunities in science communication and outreach are also available. Student will be co-advised by professors Yarrow Axford (axford@northwestern.edu) and Maggie Osburn (maggie@northwestern.edu), and will be part of both the Quaternary climate and geobiology research groups. Prospective applicants should contact one or both PIs for more information after reading overviews of Northwestern’s graduate program and holistic application requirements.

PhD in Paleoclimate - UQAM, Montreal

UQAM is seeking a PhD student to work on modeling ocean circulation changes during the last deglaciation using a combination of modeling results and paleoclimate archives. The PhD candidate should have the flexibility and basic experience in working with climate models, in particular ocean models. Good statistic analytical skills are required for this project with advanced experience in data processing software (e.g., Matlab, R or Python). Applicants with academic and/or research background in oceanography with modeling experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The PhD student will be hosted at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) and will benefit from direct interaction with the extended research group at the Center for the Study and Simulation of Climate at Regional Scale (ESCER) and GEOTOP Research Center on the Dynamics of the Earth System. The PhD student will be supervised by Profs. Anne de Vernal and Francesco S.R. Pausata.

Scholarship: 21,000 CA$/yr for 3 years as a minimum.

The proposed start date: Summer 2021 or Fall 2021.

How to Apply: the application must include - in one single pdf - an expression of interest (cover letter), CV, academic transcripts, and contact information of at least 2 referees. All material must be sent to pausata.francesco@uqam.ca by 20th of November 2020.

News & Events

EOAS Colloquium: Dorthe Dahl Jensen

Title: News from EGRIP and Müllers Ice cap projects

Date & Time: Thursday, October 22nd at 11:00am

Location: Zoom Room

MSc Thesis Defense: Dylan Cone

Title: Crystallization of megacrysts by carbonatitic metasomatism: Evidence from the Muskox kimberlite, Nunavut, Canada

Date & Time: Friday, October 23rd at 9:00am

Location: Zoom