01 Apr

Job ad: Assistant Professor in Geography at the University of Canterbury, NZ

Hi all,
The University of Canterbury is advertising for a Lecturer (USA equivalent of Assistant Professor) in Geography. The department will soon become the School of Earth and Environment. So the department is very broad, so send an application 🙂
Some examples of what they’re looking for include: quantitative health geography, GIS, transport and urban development.
https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/psc/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=7067&PostingSeq=1

29 Mar

Seeking LSA/SPH/Ross Student for African LCA Project (April 10 deadline)

Hey everyone! My name is Brian Iezzi I’m a Ph.D. student here in Materials Science. I am currently working on a project with Ph.D. students conducting environmental and economic Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs) in East Africa and I am looking for students from UM LSA, SPH, Ross, or Information who may be interested in getting involved. The projects include biodiesel from alternative feedstocks in Uganda, renewable energy and waste management at copper mines in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and evaluating a new cooling system for solar thermal/photovoltaic systems in Rwanda. Involvement may include consulting with students working on these projects along with taking deeper dives into LCA databases and software. If you’re interested in learning more please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at bciezzi@umich.edu with any questions (please let me know by April 10th if you are interested).

14 Mar

RSVP for Over the Hill: Lessons Learned from Science Advocates

Hi All,

Please join ESPA (Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy) for our next round table panel discussion.

At Over the Hill, four trainees who have advocated at the state and national level will discuss how to advocate for science, share helpful resources, and answer audience questions.

You can RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/CBUkf3flUjdCreGg2

12 Mar

Editor opening- Nature Climate Change

https://job-openings.monster.com/associate-or-senior-editor-nature-climate-change-new-york-ny-us-springer-nature/205755650?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Climate Change: London or New York

09 Mar

The Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2019- Scientists

https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/pairing-scheme/?utm_source=Sprout_default&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Sprout_default&utm_campaign=rs-social

[Applications are now open for the 2019 pairing scheme. They will close on 7 April 2019. If you have any questions about the application process please contact public.affairs@royalsociety.org] [Each year 30 research scientists are paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. They learn about each other’s work by spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s institutions.

Those taking part gain an insight into how research findings can help inform policy making, and come away with a better understanding of how they can get involved.
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How does the scheme work?
The scheme takes place annually, beginning with a ‘Week in Westminster’. Over the week the scientists take part in workshops, hear from invited speakers and spend two days shadowing their pair. This year’s week in Westminster will take place from Sunday 24 – Thursday 28 November 2019.]

04 Mar

Net Zero Buildings Fellowship – Albany or New York City Office

https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Careers-at-NYSERDA/Fellowships/Net-Zero-Buildings-Fellowship

[As part of Governor Cuomo’s Green New Deal, New York State is embarking on a nation leading effort to transform the State’s energy economy and entire building stock to carbon neutrality by mid-century. To achieve the goals of the Green New Deal, New York State will require well-crafted long-term and near-term strategies, policies and programs. The Net Zero Buildings Fellow will play a significant role in the development and implementation of NYSERDA’s strategies for transitioning the building sector to carbon neutrality, including significant work on the following issues: deep energy efficiency including advanced envelopes and integrated mechanical systems, electrification of HVAC systems, smart buildings and building-grid interactivity, onsite renewable generation, battery storage, and integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.]
02 Feb

[Deadline Feb. 4th] Research Coordinator – Earth Observations (Oxfordshire, UK)

http://www.futureearth.org/news/vacancy-research-coordinator-earth-observations-oxfordshire-uk

[The European Space Agency (ESA) and Future Earth are recruiting a Research Coordinator to be a liaison between the ESA Climate Office (part of the Science, Applications and Climate Department at ESA ECSAT) and the Future Earth Global Secretariat.
Research Coordinator – Earth Observations
Oxfordshire, UK
Closing date 4 February 2019
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Location: ESA Climate Office, ECSAT, Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK with regular visits to the Swedish Hub of Future Earth Secretariat in Stockholm. Some international travel will be required.]
29 Jan

State of the Union Lunch Discussion

Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy (ESPA) is hosting its annual State of the Union debrief on January 30, 2019 in BSRB 2515 1-2pm. Lunch provided, RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/wVwFWozlkHsBCI1s2

Yes – the event will still take place on January 30 even though the State of the Union got delayed to next week.

19 Jan

Association between drought and HIV prevention

Drought in Lesotho was associated with higher HIV prevalence in girls 15–19 years old in rural areas and with lower educational attainment and riskier sexual behavior in rural females 15–24 years old. Policy-makers may consider adopting potential mechanisms to mitigate the impact of income shock from natural disasters on populations vulnerable to HIV transmission.

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002727

19 Jan

Job Opportunity: Scientific Editor (Social Science), One Earth

https://4re.referrals.selectminds.com/elsevier/jobs/scientific-editor-social-science-one-earth-20590

[One Earth, a journal designed to unite the natural, social and applied sciences in pursuit of the knowledge and solutions that will help us address the world’s most pressing socio-environmental challenges will launch in 2019.
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Successful candidates will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to help shape and launch the journal. Responsibilities will include assessing submitted research papers, making editorial recommendations, and overseeing the peer review process; commissioning, and shaping review- and commentary-type content; traveling to scientific conferences, and developing strong ties with the relevant research community; organizing scientific conferences; and contributing to Cell Press’s growth and innovation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop social science at this world-leading publisher.]