FW: Call for Abstracts - 5th Early Career Scientists Conference for Marine & Climate Research

 

Dear all,

we cordially invite you all to the 5th Early Career Scientists 

Conference for Marine and Climate Research (ECC 2014) which will take 

place at the University of Bremen, Germany, 21-24 September 2014.

ECC 2014 aims at bringing together and promoting exchange of ideas 

between early career scientists in the fields of Marine and Climate 

Research. The conference is organised by and for early career scientists 

and continues the Early Career Scientists Conference series initiated by 

the three German Marine and Climate Science Clusters of Excellence in 

Bremen (MARUM), Hamburg (CliSAP) and Kiel (Future Ocean). ECC 2014 is an 

interdisciplinary and international conference which, this year, focuses 

on the Natural and Social Aspects of the Earth System.

All early career scientists working in any field of marine and climate 

sciences are therefore invited to join us in Bremen to present and 

discuss research in an interactive and innovative way.

The registration and abstract submission deadline is 1 July. There is no 

conference fee! Please visit our website for more info and to submit 

your abstract:

http://www.marum.de/en/ECC_2014.html

We are looking forward to meet you in Bremen!

Please feel free to forward this call to all who might be interested.

ECC 2014 Organising Committee (Bremen)

-- 

Lotta Clara Kluger

PhD candidate

Dept. of Ecological Modelling / WG Resource Management

Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT)

Fahrenheitstrasse 6

28359 Bremen

Germany

Tel. +49(0)421/238 00 136

Fax +49(0)421/238 00 30

www.zmt-bremen.de

lotta.kluger@zmt-bremen.de

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Leibniz-Zentrum fuer Marine Tropenoekologie (ZMT) GmbH

Fahrenheitstraße 6

28359 Bremen

Deutschland

Tel. +49(0)421 238 00-0

Fax +49(0)421 238 00-30

www.zmt-bremen.de

Sitz der Gesellschaft: Bremen

Registergericht: Amtsgericht Bremen

Handelsregister Nr. HRB 25746 HB

Steuer-Nr. 71/607/12036

USt.-IdNr. DE 266278207

Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates:

Dr. Walter Doerhage

Geschaeftsfuehrer:

Prof. Dr. Hildegard Westphal

 

 

Last chance to register: UK Polar Network workshop on polar marine science

 

UKPN Polar Marine Science - Registration closes May 21st!!

The workshop is an interdisciplinary meeting of early career researchers, focussing on all aspects of marine sciences in the polar regions. It will be hosted at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on the 29th – 31st July 2014.

Workshop Themes

The theme of the workshop is polar marine science, including physical, biological and chemical sciences of the oceans, as well as links with atmospheric and cryospheric processes. 

The workshop is funded by the NERC iSTAR project, itself an interdisciplinary project researching the impact of ocean heat transport on the melting of Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica.

Information

This workshop aims to bring together 40 – 45 early career polar researchers to present their science and gain knowledge of cutting edge research, funding opportunities and career pathways. We invite talks or posters in any field of polar marine science and also welcome research in progress from early career research students - it will be a great opportunity to present in front of peers and get feedback on your research from a wide range of specialisms. 

There will be excellent opportunities to build networks with fellow early career scientists as well as senior scientists, who will share their perspectives in a series of panel debates and workshops. Our keynote speaker on Tuesday night is polar explorer Antony Jinman, who also specialises in educational outreach whilst on expedition! Polar technologies such as Autosub, UAVs, AUVs, seal tagging and moorings will be introduced by experts in the field and provide the opportunity to learn more about how they could be used in your research. 

There will be a registration fee of £50.

Registration closes in 3 weeks, so get your abstracts in soon!

For more information and registration please visit: http://polarnetwork.org/events-and-workshops/2014-polar-marine-science-workshop/

You can connect with fellow participants on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1377274915857549/

Thanks,

 

The organising committee.

 

Bristol September 2014 Conferences - Abstract submission now open

Dear all,

 

***IGSBB and UK Antarctic Research Symposium 2014***

We are pleased to announce that applications for the forthcoming IGS BBM 2014 (International Glaciology Society British Branch Meeting), and UK Antarctic Research Symposium 2014, taking place at the University of Bristol this September, are now open.

 

Dates:

*IGSBB Meeting 2014 – Monday 8^th to Tuesday 9^th September

*UK Antarctic Research Symposium – Thursday 11^th to Friday 12^th September

 

Registration:

Please go to http://www.igsoc.org/about/britishbranch/meetings/bristol2014/ to register and submit your abstract for one or both of the meetings. We invite oral and poster presentations in all areas of glaciology/Antarctic science.

 

Deadline:

Registration and abstract submission for both meetings closes on Friday 1^st August.

 

Wednesday 10^th September (break day):

If you are planning on coming to both meetings, there are a number of events being organised for the Wednesday break day. These will include workshops and cultural trips. More details will be announced at a later date.

UKPN Workshops:

We are planning to hold two UKPN workshops over the week. One will coincide with the UKBBM meeting, the other with the UK Antarctic Symposium. At the moment they are in the planning stages, therefore if you have any suggestions as to what you would like to see from the workshops please email jon.hawkings@bristol.ac.uk. 

Polar photo competition:

During the meeting week we are also holding a polar photo competition. The deadline is the same for the registration and abstract submission (1^st August). Up to 3 photos may be submitted at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/polarpic

Please name your files “Surname_Firstname_Photonumber”. After submitting your photo please email tamsin.edwards@bristol.ac.uk with:

1. Where the photo(s) were taken

2. Caption(s) about the image, place, and/or work (science or otherwise) being don on the trip

Prizes to be announced at a later date.

 

For updates and more information please follow @BristolOnIce on Twitter.

 

We hope to see you at Bristol in September!

 

Best wishes,

Bristol Glaciology Centre

--

Jon Hawkings

PhD Student, Geographical Sciences (Bristol Glaciology Centre)

University of Bristol

University Road

Bristol

BS8 1SS

Email: jon.hawkings@bristol.ac.uk

Fwd: job at AWI sea ice habitat modeling

We've been asked to advertise this post-doc opportunity at AWI - see attached pdf

Dear colleagues,

Please distribute this ad for a postdoc position at the AWI (Germany) in sea
ice habitat modeling.

Cheers...

Ben

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UK Polar Network

Summer School this autumn at Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal as a model system for the study of global environmental trends

DAAD scholarship available!!!

AUGUST 01 – 14, 2014

 

WHERE?

 

The summer school course on the topic of "Lake Baikal as a model system for the study of global environmental trends" will be held on the terrain of the Baikal Biological Research Station. It was founded in 1916 and is among others one of the oldest academic institutions in Eastern Siberia and the only riparian scientific station on Lake Baikal. Since 2007, annual international summer schools and scientific workshops have taken place on the premises of the Biological Research Station. Participants have been students, graduate students and scientists from Germany, Italy, the U.S., France, Switzerland and Russia. Along with excellent infrastructure including accommodations, seminar- and conference rooms, research laboratory and a scientific research vessel, the research station also offers the opportunity to stay on and get to know the unique Baikal Lake - a World Heritage Site.

 

 

   
WHAT?

The Summer School course "Lake Baikal as a model system for the study of global environmental trends" aims at imparting professional skills in the field of ecology. The program includes three main topics: ecology of aquatic organisms, plant ecology and soil ecology. Lectures, seminars and exercises with top-ranking Russian scientists take place in each subject area. Each participant will have the opportunity to reinforce theoretic knowledge in projects and workshops covering one of the three fields.

The results obtained during the summer school will be described and discussed later.

TOPICS of the Summer School:

·         Disasters - natural and anthropogenic

·         The Baikal ecosystem: structure and function

·         The biodiversity of Baikal Lake and its importance for evolutionary biology

·         Long-term changes in climate and vegetation of Baikal region according to data of scientific depth drilling

·         Genesis and evolution of parasitic systems in Lake Baikal

·         Lake Baikal and its amphipods fauna as a "model system" to study evolution and diversity of stress-adaptation mechanisms

·         Functional diversity and evolution of adaptation of paleoarctical invertebrates and those in Baikal Lake on proteomic level

·         Soil resources of Lake Baikal

·         Terrestrial ecosystems of Baikal region

 

EXCURSIONS during the Summer School:

·         Visit of the Baikal Museum in Listvyanka

·         Excursion on Baikal Lake with scientific research vessel

·         Walking-tour to Cape Kadilnij

·         Visit of the Pribaikalskij National Park

·         Visit of the city's history museum Irkutsk or alternatively a guided tour of Irkutsk city

 

WHY?

 

By participating in the Summer School you get the opportunity to become intensely familiar with the specifics of the unique terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem of Lake Baikal. You will become familiar with numerous endemic (relict) species and new research findings, as well as with the basic aims of nature conservation. In addition, you will gain more knowledge about data acquisition and accurate identification and analysis of research subjects. Modern scientific working methods along with intensive study of subject areas help you to form deep insight into the specific ecology of Lake Baikal.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to learn the Russian language. Basic and advanced language courses are offered.

Last but not least, after completion of the summer school you will receive a certificate documenting the knowledge and skills you have acquired.

Participation in the scientific educational program of the Baikal Summer School of Science is an excellent chance for you to acquire further knowledge of ecology, promote international exchange, learn the Russian language and moreover to be on the shore of the deepest lake in the world.

 

MORE INFORMATIONS?

 

Duration: 01.08. - 14.08.2014

 

Target group: Students and postgraduates

 

Language of instruction: English (Knowledge of Russian language is not required)

 

Cost: 800€ (including academic fees; study materials; costs of the travel from Irkutsk to Bolshoe Koty and back to Irkutsk; accommodation and full bread in Bolshoe Koty; excursions, visits and entrances -excluded Irkutsk)

 

Registration: You can register for the Summer School up until 31 May 2014.To do this, please fill out the application form (please send us an e-mail to order it) and send us a short motivation letter (not more than one page), CV, transcript/list of marks of your university. We also need a copy of your international passport for visa invitation.

 

IMPORTANT! 

After confirmation, students from German universities have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship from the DAAD as part of the Go East program! The deadline for applications is 29 May 2014.

 

 

You can find more information here: https://goeast.daad.de/de/25457/index.html

                             

Contact person:

 

Prof. Dr. Maxim A. Timofeyev

Institute of Biology

Irkutsk State University

ul. Lenina 3

664003 Irkutsk, Russian Federation

E-mail: m.a.timofeyev@gmail.com

 

Tel.: +7(3952)600893

Fax: +7(3952)201219

 

 

____________________________________________________________

 

Katrin Schmidt, PhD student

School of Environmental Sciences

University of East Anglia

www.mocklab.com

diatomsgonewild.wordpress.com

 

Secretary UK Polar Network

Project Manager SEA Networks e.V.

 

UK Polar Network workshop on polar marine science

Please forward to anyone who may be interested. Apologies for cross posting.

 

UKPN Polar Marine Science - Registration closes May 21st!!

The workshop is an interdisciplinary meeting of early career researchers, focussing on all aspects of marine sciences in the polar regions. It will be hosted at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on the 29th – 31st July 2014.

Workshop Themes

The theme of the workshop is polar marine science, including physical, biological and chemical sciences of the oceans, as well as links with atmospheric and cryospheric processes. 

The workshop is funded by the NERC iSTAR project, itself an interdisciplinary project researching the impact of ocean heat transport on the melting of Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica.

Information

This workshop aims to bring together 40 – 45 early career polar researchers to present their science and gain knowledge of cutting edge research, funding opportunities and career pathways. We invite talks or posters in any field of polar marine science and also welcome research in progress from early career research students - it will be a great opportunity to present in front of peers and get feedback on your research from a wide range of specialisms. 

There will be excellent opportunities to build networks with fellow early career scientists as well as senior scientists, who will share their perspectives in a series of panel debates and workshops. Our keynote speaker on Tuesday night is polar explorer Antony Jinman, who also specialises in educational outreach whilst on expedition! Polar technologies such as Autosub, UAVs, AUVs, seal tagging and moorings will be introduced by experts in the field and provide the opportunity to learn more about how they could be used in your research. 

There will be a registration fee of £50.

Registration closes in 3 weeks, so get your abstracts in soon!

For more information and registration please visit: http://polarnetwork.org/events-and-workshops/2014-polar-marine-science-workshop/

You can connect with fellow participants on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1377274915857549/

Thanks,

 

The organising committee.

 

 

 

 

Postcolonical Arctic Social Drinks in Leeds + Bonus Travel Writing Workshops

Polar Early Career Researcher Social Drinks @ Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen in Leeds on Thursday 29th May at 7.30 pm.

 

You are welcome to attend a great networking opportunity held by the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the HERA Arctic Encounters research project at the University of Leeds School of English. This social event, organised by APECS, will be a prelude to the Postcolonial Arctic conference being held at the University on 30th and 31st May. The event is aimed at conference-goers, early-career researchers and students and anyone interested in learning more about APECS and the UK's Polar Network.

 

LOCATION: Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen. 1A Cross Belgrave St, Leeds LS2 8JP (www.belgravemusichall.com) - Thursday 29th May at 7.30 pm.

 

LEEDS LINK: http://arcticencounters.net/post.php?s=2014-04-24-drinks / APECS LINK: http://apecs.is/en/apecs-meetings-a-events/apecs-online-events/viewevent/229-polar-early-career-researcher-social-drinks-belgrave-music-hall-canteen-in-leeds-on-thursday-29th-may-at-7-30-pm

 

BONUS TRAVEL WRITING WORKSHOP!

 

Although the Postcolonial Arctic conference itself is already full, the Arctic Encounters team is hosting a one-day workshop on how to break into travel writing on Sunday, 1 June. Present will be the editor of Lonely Planet Magazine, explorer-turned-writer Kari Herbert as well as several professional travel writers and journalists. Registration (online) is necessary and there is a fee of £80 (£50 concessions).
For more information, please see http://arcticencounters.net/event.php?event=2014-06-01-travel-writing-workshop or contact myself m.j.laiho@durham.ac.uk OR Roger Norum rnorum@leeds.ac.uk.

 

Best,

 

Mika

(APECS Council Co-Chair).

Best,

Roger.