Volume 23 No. 11

October 29, 2018

Programs and Events

PIMS Workshop on Mathematical Sciences,and Clean Energy Applications

PIMS Workshop on Mathematical Sciences and Clean Energy Applications,

May 21-24, 2019

UBC, Vancouver.

The workshop website is now open: http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/190521-pwmscea
 

MDD Student Field Trip Application

The Mineral Deposits Division of the Geological Association of Canada supports students interested in the study of mineral deposits and exploration with an annual field trip funding competition. These competitive awards are allocated to successful student groups who demonstrate a need for financial support to offset expenses for a field trip focussed on economic geology.

Application due date: November 23, 2018

Awards available: awards up to $1500

Eligibility:
1. Field trips must have a mineral deposits/economic geology focus (N.B., field trip itineraries should not include conferences such as PDAC);
2. The group must be affiliated with a Canadian University/Institution;
3. Preference will be given to field trips involving student members of the MDD;
4. Preference will be given to student-led field trips who can demonstrate significant student involvement in field trip planning (e.g., through their letter of support);
5. Preference will be given to Canadian field localities;
6. Preference will be given to students groups who most clearly demonstrate financial need.

Application requirements:
1. Proposal outlining or demonstrating:
a. Purpose of trip
b. Itinerary
c. Application of the trip to mineral deposits/economic geology
d. Trip leaders
e. List of participants and their affiliations (students, industry etc.)
f. Amount requested from the MDD and why (e.g., $300 for van rental)

2. Budget:
a. Detailed budget of projected expenses
b. Cost to participants
c. Sources of funding

3. Letter of support from faculty sponsor
Should your application be successful please note:
1. The group must produce a summary report with pictures after the trip to be published in the MDD newsletter or on the website
2. The MDD logo should be printed on materials for the field trip, e.g. field guides or itineraries

Please send your complete application package to
 

Employment Opportunities

Instructor Positions, EOAS Vancouver Summer Program (VSP)

We are seeking instructors to teach/co-teach a course for the University of British Columbia Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences department’s contribution to the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP). The VSP is a one month condensed summer program offered to international undergraduate students to come and experience life and classes at UBC. Instructors will be responsible for four weeks of teaching (July 13th – August 13th total 39 contact hours), course preparation (some materials will be provided), marking, and several social activities with the students during that period. The course is part of a package of two courses, each taught for 3 hours per day (with some days off in the week due to student’s social activities). The successful candidates will work closely with the lead instructor and their co-instructor to provide a cohesive package to the students. Our emphasis is on active learning teaching methods where students are inspired to explore the subject matter through field trips, labs, discussions, in-class activities, and as such there is some flexibility in the course design and progression.  Please see here for more information.

Please submit your CV to Alicia Warkentin (awarkentin@eoas.ubc.ca) by November 15, 2018.
 

Junior Geochemist (Entry Level), Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Vancouver, BC

ERM is seeking a Junior Geochemist in our Vancouver, BC office, to join our team and help solve our mining clients’ waste and water management challenges.  We are looking for a safety-conscious independent problem solver with excellent critical thinking and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Geology with some (1-2 seasons) related work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform project delivery activities such as data analysis, writing subsections of larger reports, data collection and survey field work, and data and literature review
  • Deliver project work within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with consulting staff in water resources, aquatic biology, and toxicology disciplines to develop their skill sets in environmental impact assessment.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Geology or related field; eligibility to register as P.Geo., R.P.Bio. or similar registration desired.
  • 1 to 2 years of water quality, geology, or geochemistry related work experience
  • Solid academic understanding of principles of aqueous chemistry or ML/ARD, ideally in a mining environment
  • Fundamental mineral identification and water and rock sampling techniques an asset
  • Familiarity with water quality models, e.g. PHREEQC or GoldSim, would be an asset
  • Ability to code and complete statistical analyses with R would be an asset
  • Ability to use three-dimensional core-logging or other geological software programs e.g., Geosoft Target would be an asset
  • Ability to collaborate and function as part of a team engaged on large multi-disciplinary projects
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a video questionnaire. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Please see here for more information and how to apply.

PhD Opportunity, Organic Geochemistry Lab, Brown University, Rhode Island

The organic geochemistry lab at Brown University is searching for motivated Ph.D. students. Current research projects include development and application of paleoclimate and paleoenvironmental proxies such as long chain alkenones, lipid compound specific isotopic ratios, high resolution paleoclimate reconstruction from high latitude lake as well as ocean sediments, development of new analytical techniques and proxy calibrations for lipid biomarker analyses etc. Interested students are welcome to contact Yongsong Huang (yongsong_huang@brown.edu), or set up meetings at December AGU meeting. For a list of our recent publications, please see:  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xel8cGsAAAAJ&hl=en.

PhD Opportunity, Lab of Environmental Chemistry (LCE), Environmental Engineering Institute, EPFL

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree in environmental sciences or engineering or a related field. This project requires computation skills, an understanding of environmental processes, and the willingness to conduct field and experimental virology work to validate the model predictions. The group language is English, therefore a good command of both spoken and written English is essential.

The position will start as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. PhD applicants must be accepted by the EPFL Doctoral School in order to pursue a PhD. For more information, please see http://phd.epfl.ch/edce.

For further information about this lab and project, consult lce.epfl.ch or contact Prof. Tamar Kohn. For additional information about obtaining a PhD at EPFL, please consult http://phd.epfl.ch/prospective.

To apply, please send the following documents as a single pdf file to :

• a letter of motivation
• your CV
• the name and contact information of at least two references
• 1-2 page summary of your Master thesis
• A transcript of the grades of your Master degree

Sessional Instructors, Department of Geography, SFU (Repost)

All positions have a closing date of 9 am, Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

The Department of Geography is seeking a Sessional Instructor to teach GEOG 253 (Introduction to Remote Sensing) and GEOG 353 (Advanced Remote Sensing) in the upcoming Spring 2019 semester (January 2 - April 29, 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.

Appointment priority is in accordance with the Collective Agreement and the Sessional Instructor Seniority List provided by the University.   

Positions marked Reserve Sessional Instructor will be prioritized to Graduate and Post-Doctoral applicants in the Department of Geography. However, all qualified applicants are invited to apply.

 

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