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1-Year Postdoctoral Research Position in Microplastics, Univeristy of Windsor
Dr. Crossman’s Microplastics lab is seeking an early career postdoctoral researcher (graduated from their PhD within the last 5 years) to apply a state-of-the-art process-based model of microplastics transport and fate, to three watersheds in Ontario. The researcher will calibrate and validate the model using new knowledge of microplastics transport processes made available from an associated monitoring program. The postdoctoral researcher will run management simulations through the calibrated model, in collaboration with international
partners and stakeholders, to identify effective and realistic measures of reducing the quantity of microplastics transmitted to rivers and lakes in Ontario.
The Microplastics Lab at the University of Windsor is quantifying the sources, transport and fate of microplastics in soils and stream environments. Funded by NSERC as part of an International WaterWorks Joint Projects Initiative, the lab is investigating sites across Ontario to quantify movement of microplastics to and from soils and rivers, via throughflow and surface runoff, stormwater drainage and wastewater treatment plants. International partners include the Norwegian Institute of Water Research (NIVA), and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). This position provides opportunities to travel to and work with European team members, specifically with SLU.
The PDRFs role is to:
• Apply new INCA microplastics model to three watersheds in Ontario
• Identify any shortcomings in model structure, and work with the international team to resolve model
issues
• Calibrate and validate model, using new knowledge of process interactions made available from
monitoring programs
• Develop management scenarios in collaboration with stakeholders and international partners
• Quantify transport and fate of microplastics under various management strategies
SALARY AND ELIGIBILITY:
Annual salary of between $40,000-$45,000 CAD commensurate with experience, plus full health benefit coverage.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority. Members of minority groups are encouraged to self-identify.
CLOSING DATE: Once position is filled
To apply, please forward your resume, contact details of three referees, and letter of research interests (cover
letter) as soon as possible to the University of Windsor project leader, Dr Jill Crossman - using the contact details here.
PhD Student Position in Baltic Sea Hypoxia
The Institute of Geosciences (Paleontology group) at the University of Mainz invites applications for a PhD student position (temporary appointment) to reconstruct the history of hypoxia in the Baltic Sea with shells of bivalve mollusks. Project start: as soon as possible.
Bottom hypoxia (less than 2 mg/L dissolved oxygen) is a growing environmental problem in coastal and offshore waters. Severe and prolonged low-oxygen conditions can be lethal for bottom dwellers, destroy benthic communities, cause ecosystem disturbances and eventually form dead zones. The spatial distribution, intensity and duration of hypoxia in the Baltic Sea, home of the largest oxygen-deficient zone, has increased strikingly during the last century, both in shallow nearshore and deeper offshore settings. Due to lacking data, the occurrence of coastal hypoxia in time and space is much less well characterized than in deeper waters. Yet, the main unresolved question concerns the causes for the drastic expansion of hypoxia in the Baltic Sea: How important are physical forcings (stratification) and nutrient-driven eutrophication? The main objective of the study is to establish a virtually untapped archive for hypoxia and eutrophic state, namely shells of long-lived bivalves. The successful candidate will develop a multiproxy approach for the reconstruction of dissolved oxygen and apply this technique to infer the Late Holocene history of hypoxia in selected regions of the Baltic Sea with unprecedented temporal resolution.
Applicants must hold a master degree (above average grade) in geosciences, biology or marine sciences. Preferred key qualifications include (1) basic knowledge of marine ecology, (2) basic analytical skills (isotope and/or element chemistry), (3) experience with data analysis and statistical methods, and (4) computer literacy (in particular, skillful use of MS office package etc.). Previous experience with the analysis of growth patterns in hard tissues of invertebrates can be advantageous. In addition to scientific independence and expertise in topics outlined above, the ability to organize and prioritize own work and organize research within the project schedule, as well as a positive attitude toward and experience with field and laboratory work are required. The ideal candidate demonstrates originality within the overall research focus and has excellent communication skills. Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Besides team working capabilities, previous international experience is desirable. The appointment will be for a maximum of three years. Salary according to E13 TV-L (50-75% position) includes fringe benefits (health insurance etc.). The University of Mainz is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons with comparable qualification receive preferential status.
Interested individuals are invited to submit an application package including a motivation letter, CV, copies of certificates (high school, BSc and MSc [or equivalent]), degree transcripts (plus English or German translation) and addresses of at least two referees as a single pdf to schoeneb (at) uni-mainz.de to Prof. Dr. Bernd R. Schöne, Institute for Geosciences, University of Mainz, Joh.-J.-Becher-Weg 21, 55128 Mainz, Germany. Application Deadline: 1 March 2019. Note, application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Further information about the research focus of the Applied and Analytical Paleontology research team can be obtained at http://www.paleontology.uni-mainz.de
Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Geological an d Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time tenure-track faculty position in Geological Engineering at the Assistant Professor level with the Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will initiate and lead a strong research program related to hydrogeology and/or geotechnical engineering; compete successfully for external funding to support this research program (e.g., through collaboration with the mining and oil and gas industries; local, provincial and federal government agencies; and consulting engineering firms); supervise graduate student research projects; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, including a field-based course in the Geological Engineering undergraduate program; and undertake relevant administrative activities. Significant opportunities will exist to develop research collaborations with other researchers at the Global Institute for Water Security. https://www.usask.ca/water/about/about-us.php.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; succinct statement of research and teaching interests; and the names of three references in a single PDF file using the University’s online application portal (https://engineering.usask.ca/facultyrecruitment.php). For questions related to this position, please contact:
Professor Leon Wegner, Head
Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Email: cgee.recruitment@usask.ca (confidential inquiries only)
Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2019.
PhD Student Position in Coupled Climate and Ice Sheet Modelling
Project: A preliminary Bayesian calibration of a global coupled ice and climate model for the last glacial cycle. From LGM onward, glacial geology and RSL data provide a strong set of constraints which are a challenge to fit. Conversely, prior to LGM, there are few constraints on ice sheet evolution aside from global (accurately far-field) sea level proxies. However there are many more constraints on regional climate from ice core records, palynology, and marine core records. This calibration will therefore focus on pre-LGM global ice sheet and climate evolution relying more on paleoclimate constraints. This project will also examine the stability of the last glacial cycle to evaluate which features of the cycle were robust and which are sensitive to noise in the system (eg from large volcanic events).
The project will rely on a hierarchy of coupled ice and climate models including the LCice coupled GSM glacial system model and LOVECLIM EMIC (as detailed in Bahadory and Tarasov, GMD, 2018) as well as version coupled to Plasim. Depending on student interest and progress, the project may also include refinement of a Climate Generator: A Bayesian stochastic emulator of expensive General circulation climate models for glacial cycle modelling contexts.
Applications are invited from candidates with an interest in climate system modelling and Earth systems science. Applicants must have their BSc and/or Masters degree in physics, geophysics, applied mathematics, or closely related fields. They must be fluent in
English. Applicants must also be interested in working in a collaborative environment in computationally intensive projects. To apply, cf details at the end of this notice.
Interested students should contact:
Lev Tarasov
Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X7
lev@mun.ca
http://www.physics.mun.ca/~lev/
include the following:
1. A cover letter including your name, academic status and contact
details, as well as the names and contact details of two faculty advisers from whom confidential letters may be sought.
2. A statement of interest including long-term academic plans, research
interests,...
3. A short resume/CV, including a list of courses taken, and grades.
4. A self evaluation of strong and weak research skills, skills you
particularly want to develop, and likes and dislikes associated with
research and modelling.
PhD Studentship in ice Sheet Modelling
Project: Ice streaming dynamics/controls over last glacial cycle and Heinrich events. In collaboration with Claude Hillaire-Marcel (UQAM, Montreal) and Chris Stokes (Durham University), this project will investigate the dynamical controls on the pattern of ice streaming over the last glacial cycle for the North American ice complex including those associated with Heinrich events. The project will entail comparison of BICICLES and 3D Glacial Systems Model (GSM) runs to examine the impact of adaptive mesh refinement and higher order ice physics on modelled ice sheet evolution and ice streaming. Building on the work of LeMorzadec and Tarasov (2015), these comparisons will be used to develop parametric corrections to the GSM to partially compensate for its lower order ice physics and more limited ice sheet model resolution. The role of sub-glacial hydrology (including stochastic components) in ice streaming will also be quantified.
Building on the above, the student will also collaborate with other members of the glacial dynamics group in examining the coupled ice and climate interactions underlying millennial to centennial scale
variability such as Dansgaard-Oeschger (D/O) and Heinrich events.
Applications are invited from candidates with an interest in modelling ice sheets and Earth Systems science. Applicants must have their BSc and/or Masters degree in physics, geophysics, applied mathematics, or closely related fields.They must be fluent in English. Applicants must also be interested in working in a collaborative environment in computationally intensive projects.
Interested students should contact:
Lev Tarasov
Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X7
lev@mun.ca
http://www.physics.mun.ca/~lev/
include the following:
1. A cover letter including your name, academic status and contact
details, as well as the names and contact details of two faculty advisers from whom confidential letters may be sought.
2. A statement of interest including long-term academic plans, research
interests,...
3. A short resume/CV, including a list of courses taken, and grades.
4. A self evaluation of strong and weak research skills, skills you
particularly want to develop, and likes and dislikes associated with
research and modelling.
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EOAS Sun Run Team; Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday
Dear Colleagues;
Do you like to run? Want to get in better shape? Want to have some fun?
Then join the EOAS Sun Run Team!
The 10 km race is Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Register before this Friday, February 15th for a discount of $49; Registration is $59 after.
How to register
Our team name is Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
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Select “Join an existing team:
Think Global, Link Local 2019
Registration is open for this year's Think Global, Link Local 2019 Networking Breakfast, hosted by the United Nations Association in Canada - Vancouver Branch. This is an event for students and recent graduates to meet and learn from professionals in local charities, non-profit and civil society organizations.
This year's event is on Thursday, March 7th at 8:00 am – 10:30 am PST.
Location: Holiday Inn, 711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC.
~A light breakfast will be served~
Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite!
Get your early bird tickets for $25 plus fees. After February 12th, it will be $30 plus fees! Buy your raffle tickets ahead of time on Eventbrite for some amazing prizes! You can participate in the TGLL raffles by purchasing your raffle tickets and your event ticket as part of a package and/or as additional raffle tickets. Cash only raffle tickets can also be purchased during the event. All proceeds from the raffle go directly to UNA-Vancouver to support our programs.
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