UK Polar Network List: March 2017

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Open position in marine botany at University Tromso

Dear All,

Please see below for an exciting opportunity for a permanent position at
University Tromso. Please contact Geir and Rolf directly for further
information.

Best wishes,
Sian

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*I am excited to inform you about an open fully funded permanent
position at UiT. We are searching for a Professor/Associate Professor in
marine botany. The deadline is April 21, 2017.*

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*Please find below a summary of the position description and expected
qualification. The full details regarding the position and application
process can be found at:*

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*https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/135827/professor-foersteamanuensis-i-marin-botanikk*

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*Please share this opportunity within your professional network with
those who might be interested to apply. We believe we can provide an
attractive and exciting academic environment here in Tromsø. *

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*With kind regards*

*Rolf*

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*Position description summary:*

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*The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) has a
permanent position vacant as Professor / Associate Professor in marine
botany. The position is attached to the Department of Arctic and Marine
Biology (AMB) and the research group Arctic Marine System Ecology (AMSE)
in Tromsø.*

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*The Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) includes six research
groups distributed across several buildings. Research and teaching at
AMB has a broad span, from molecular mechanisms at cellular/subcellular
levels via studies of adaptations at the organismal level, to ecological
interactions in aquatic and terrestrial environments. The Institute is
an exciting and cutting-edge academic and research unit in biology that
addresses professional challenges in basic research, industrial and
administrative-oriented research with a strong focus on North. The
Institute has extensive national and international research
collaboration. The staff counts 53 permanent scientists, 26 technicians,
7 administrative positions and 60 temporary employees (researchers,
postdocs, PhD research fellows, technicians).*

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*The new hire is expected to contribute to AMSE research through
research proposals, method developments, field and/or experimental
studies, scientific collaboration and publications. Interest in broader
public outreach is expected. The thematic focus for this position is on
marine pelagic primary producers, their ecology and functioning in the
ecosystem. The new hire will have responsibilities for the development,
structuring and teaching of university courses in marine botany in
general, with a focus on knowledge about algal species, biodiversity,
and algal ecology from micro- to macroalgae.*

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*Teaching will include supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and
graduate student theses on bachelor, MSc and PhD level. The new hire is
expected to participate in ship based and field based teaching
activities. BFE and AMB have a strong focus on excellence in teaching
and student mentorship as well as the continuous development of teaching
methods. Here the new hire is expected to contribute and strengthen
these efforts.*

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*Qualification requirements*

*Minimum requirements for this position include a Norwegian PhD degree
in marine botany or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognised
as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, or similar qualification.*

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*We are looking for a marine biologist with strong national and
international scientific network, who will contribute and strengthen our
general marine biology competence, research on pelagic primary producers
and teaching on primary producers in northern marine ecosystems. We
expect a research focus on microalgae, but teaching will include topics
on micro- and macroalgae. Candidates must document their experience in
initiating externally funded research relevant to this position, as well
as having a related strong publication record in international
peer-reviewed journals as well as participation and contributions in
national and international scientific meetings relevant to this position.*

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*The successful applicant must have documented competence and interest
in marine algal species, biodiversity and ecology, including the
determination of primary production. An interest in the role of algae as
primary producers in marine ecosystems is required. Participation in
field going research and experimental studies will be an important part
of research, and the new hire is expected to participate in research
and/or teaching ship cruises for several weeks. Candidates should
document their experience in field based and experimental research and
teaching, preferably from northern or polar marine areas. Documented
experience in quantitative methods, biostatistics, and modeling will be
considered favorably.*

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*We are looking for applicants with a strong commitment to teaching and
student mentoring at the university level. Excellent written and oral
communication skills are a requirement in both English and Norwegian or
a Scandinavian language, with an option of a 3-year learning period for
the Norwegian language. *

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*Team work is a requirement for both teaching and research, and we are
looking for a colleague with excellent cooperation skills and positive
attitude, which both will be strongly considered.*

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*All applicants for teaching and research positions shall document their
teaching competence in their application by attaching a teaching
portfolio. In exceptional cases, practical teaching skills may be
assessed as being equal to formal teaching qualification.*

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*For further information regarding this position, please contact Head of
the Department Geir Rudolfsen. geir.rudolfsen@uit.no
<mailto:geir.rudolfsen@uit.no> phone +47 77 64 68 81 or Professor Rolf
Gradinger rolf.gradinger@uit.no <mailto:rolf.gradinger@uit.no> phone +47
77 64 45 14.*

Rolf Gradinger
UiT Norges Arktiske Universitet
Postboks 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
Norge
publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1RKfeo0AAAAJ

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Fwd: L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science PhD Poster competition

Dear UKPN,

L'Oreal and UNESCO are again running the Women In Science PhD Poster Competition in May this year; you can win prizes!

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The L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science PhD Poster competition is now open.
The L'Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland Fellowships For Women In Science were launched in 2007 and provide flexible and practical help to female post-doctoral researchers. Following the success of last year's PhD poster competition, we want to continue supporting early career scientists and are inviting ten female PhD students in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences to present at the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Ceremony at the Royal Society in London on 4th May 2017. https://www.womeninscience.co.uk/news/PhD-Poster-Competition-2017
To apply to present your poster, please submit a 300 word abstract using the template provided here. Please send complete abstract applications to Ellyw Evans (FWIS@unesco.org.uk) by 5pm 27th March 2017.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Opportunity for members of the UKPN

Dear all,

The UK Arctic & Antarctic Partnership (UKAAP) is a national community led initiative to provide sustained, strategic leadership in polar science that is required by the UK, with the view to enabling bigger, better, more coherent science, with more impact. The UKAAP committee members are from a large number of university and institutions around the UK and are actively involved in, and leading, polar sciences.

The UK Polar Network (UKPN), as the national committee of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, represents early career polar researchers within the UK. The UKPN has a seat on UKAAP to discuss the needs and issues of early career researchers within polar sciences.

The UKPN are seeking someone to represent us on the UKAAP for a two-year appointment. This will involve attending national meetings twice a year as well as being the link between the two organisations. We are currently seeking to strengthen our relationship with the UKAAP, and by having a permanent representative we believe this will be to our benefit.

The chosen candidate will also be a part of the UKPN committee and attend bi-monthly skype meetings to ensure they have a good understanding of the activities going on within the UKPN. There is limited funding for travel within the UKPN and previous attendees of UKAAP have found funding from their own institution.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a statement of no more than 200 words as to why you believe you would be suitable for this role to president@polarnetwork.org. Please also confirm to us that you are able to serve a two-year term as a member of the UKAAP.

We welcome applications until 31^st March 2017, after which time we will make our decision, with the first meeting scheduled for early May 2017.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Kind regards,

Kyle Mayers
PhD Student Marine Biogeochemistry, National Oceanography Centre Southampton

UK Polar Network President

Polar Week

Hi,

Next week is Polar week and I wanted to draw your attention to a number of events which APECS is organising.

16 March (not strictly polar week but of interest): APECS Townhall meeting (online). Your chance to find out what APECS is up to and where you can help.
20 March: deadline for photo competition with the theme Polar People.
20 March: APECS Online conference, register to participate in 1 or more of the 5 sessions theme: 'Outside the box'. Keynote speakers are Jane Francis (BAS), Tom Hart (University of Oxford) and John Walsh (Illinois)
23-24 March: Twitter campaign using #polarpeople
25 March: Polar week Reddit AMA 11-14 EST

Throughout the week enjoy the gallery of polar art!

Enjoy!
Ruth

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Re: Want to volunteer with UKPN in the Leeds Science Festival?

Hi Mali, I would be interested in this,

I can send you my cv if interested. I've been to Tromso twice to volunteer with APECS for the Arctic Frontiers conference. I'm not in research but do what I can so I'm not an expert but I would love the opportunity to connect with UKPN members and help out :)

Here is my number if you would like to chat further 07413757595

Kind Regards

Jennifer Austin

From: UK Polar Network Mailing List <UKPN@JISCMAIL.AC.UK> on behalf of Malu Avila <mlavilaj@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: 02 March 2017 10:32:07
To: UKPN@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Want to volunteer with UKPN in the Leeds Science Festival?

Dear UKPN,

The UKPN is planning to present a workshop on Polar Oceans (sea level rise and ocean acidification) at the next Leeds Science Festival (27th March 2017) and we will need help! You don't need to be an expert in any of these topics, as the activities are fairly simple and tailored to school children. We are running two workshops (a morning and an afternoon one) with activities linked to these two topics to mainly middle and high school kids.

This is a wonderful opportunity if you want to gain some outreach experience, or to contribute with any outreach experience you may already have!

Your travel and accommodation costs will be fully covered. All the materials and the outline of the workshops are also all provided. Please do drop me an email if you are interested or if you would like more information.

All the best,

Malu.

Dr M.Avila

UKPN Committee Member (Education and Outreach)
Science and Editorial Consultant

Polar Outreach Officer

mlavilaj@gmail.com

https://sites.google.com/site/maluavilabiology/

Want to volunteer with UKPN in the Leeds Science Festival?

Dear UKPN,

All the best,

Malu.

Dr M.Avila

UKPN Committee Member (Education and Outreach)
Science and Editorial Consultant

Polar Outreach Officer

mlavilaj@gmail.com

https://sites.google.com/site/maluavilabiology/