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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Scientific Machine Learning - Department of Applied Mathematics - University of Waterloo

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Scientific Machine Learning. In special cases a position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor may be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an outstanding research program. The department is particularly interested in methods or applications of Scientific Machine Learning that relate to the departmental areas of strength: Scientific Computing Methods, Mathematical & Quantum Physics, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Control & Dynamical Systems, and Mathematical Medicine & Biology. We are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and for the supervision of graduate research. In exceptional cases, outstanding applicants in other areas of Applied Mathematics may also be considered.

The Department of Applied Mathematics is one of four departments that, together with the School of Computer Science, comprise the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. With 300 faculty members, 8,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in mathematics and computer science, Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics is a global powerhouse in research, education and innovation. The Applied Mathematics department has 30 regular faculty members. Research in the department is enhanced by interdisciplinary and industrial collaborations and links to interdisciplinary institutes including the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute, the Centre for Computational Mathematics, the Waterloo Climate Institute, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Institute for Quantum Computing. The department has a substantial graduate program with over 100 graduate students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees, and strong undergraduate programs in applied mathematics, scientific computing and mathematical physics. More information about the department can be found here.

Candidates interested in this position should have a PhD or equivalent in Applied Mathematics or a related field. The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and research record. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The effective date of appointment is July 1, 2024. Interested individuals should apply using MathJobs. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluation summaries (if available) and up to three reprints/preprints. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three reference letters submitted on their behalf. Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2023, but all complete applications received by December 1, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Metal Earth Postdoctoral Fellow Position - Université Laval

Study of quartz-hosted fluid inclusions in Archean orogenic Au deposits is challenging due to the strong deformation of the quartz, occurrence of multiple secondary fluid inclusion assemblages, and the unclear timing between quartz and Au precipitation in the veins. This challenge makes the physicochemical nature of the auriferous fluids and their origin unclear. Pyrite a common component of the orogenic Au veins and one of the main hosts for native Au is less affected by deformation and is a good host to preserve pristine fluid inclusions that are key archives of the mineralizing fluids. Fluid inclusion studies in pyrite were limited as pyrite is opaque in transmitted light, however, it's transparent under Near-Infrared (NIR) light. A new NIR-optimized fluid inclusions laboratory at Université Laval equipped with recent InGaAs NIR cameras enable direct study of pyrite-hosted fluid inclusions and thus offer a unique opportunity to study pristine fluid inclusions in Archean orogenic Au deposits.

Objectives of the PDF project are: (1) Optimize sample preparation and protocol for pyrite- hosted fluid inclusion studies; (2) Perform detailed microthermometry + LA-ICP-MS analyses of pyrite-hosted fluid inclusions from the Triangle orogenic Au deposit (samples already available); (3) Performed similar analyses on barren and mineralized orogenic Au veins from the Val-d'Or vein field (Québec). The study will include visit to different mine sites and exploration projects in the Val- d'Or vein field.

The selected PDFs will integrate a large and active team of more than 40 graduate students and PDF working on different thematics related to economic geology, metamorphism, and geodynamics. The PDF will contribute to supervision of graduate students, within a team integrated with other researchers of the Metal Earth program. The research will include field and laboratory work. The PDF candidates must hold a PhD since a maximum of 3 years at the start of the position. Experience with fluid inclusion study is required whereas experience in Archean terrane geology is an asset. The 2-year position will start as soon as possible.

Salary will be determined according to the collective agreement in place at the time of hire. Salary range is from $39 000 to $53 000 per year plus benefits.

Candidates should prepare a complete candidacy package which includes: (1) a long-form CV that includes publications and research achievements, (2) academic transcripts, (3) letter of motivation, (4) names and contact details of three references.

More information can be found here.

Internship opportunities - The Canadian Space Agency

The Canadian Space Agency offers multiple internship opportunities that may be of interests to students registered in a co-op program for the winter 2024 semester.

Of potential interest to students in this community are the “Internship - Mission Planner, Data Acquisition” and "Internship - Analysis of Earth science activities" positions, among others, which will remain open until October 30 and October 31, respectively. 

More information can be found here.

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Introduction to Aquatic Data Sciences - NEW non credit IOF Extended Learning course

The UBC Micro-certificate in Analytics for Leaders in Ocean Management is a part-time online program that enables students to build their analytics knowledge and create solutions for sustainable-equitable development and management of blue economy conservation, marine biodiversity, and natural resources.

More information can be found here.

IOF Seminar - Marine Stressors Magnified: Lessons from the Sea of Marmara Catastrophe

Marginal seas offer invaluable insights into the effects of human activities on marine ecosystems, often revealing localized impacts before they manifest in larger marine systems. The Sea of Marmara, a near-enclosed basin characterized by its natural permanent stratification, stands as a recognized biological corridor connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. Surrounded by the densely populated and urbanized Marmara region, it encompasses the metropolitan city of Istanbul to the northeast—with a population approaching 20 million—and the Gulf of İzmit to the east, an epicenter of industrial activity. Consequently, over the past 35 years, the sea's ecosystem has witnessed profound changes driven by the cumulative effects of overfishing, eutrophication, and its intrinsic permanent stratification. This reached a tipping point in 2021 with a basin-wide mucilage formation covering the sea's surface for six months. Far from just an aesthetic disturbance, this event drastically hampered ecosystem functionality and caused notable economic setbacks. The Sea of Marmara exemplifies the human-induced pressures potentially facing other marine ecosystems, positioning it as a natural observatory for the stratified impacts anticipated from climate change.

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