Last date: 1 Sept, Vacancy for SCAR Project Officer

Dear UKPN,

Please see the job offer below.  Not long to apply (deadline 1^st September), but a great opportunity to become more involved with SCAR!

Cheers,

Aisling

 

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SCAR Project Officer Vacancy

Last date of application for SCAR Project officer on 1st Sept 2011.

SCAR seeks a part-time Project Officer to (i) assist in preparation for SCAR's next Open Science Conference, including being responsible for the new abstract submission system and (ii) to work on improving SCAR's communication with the general public, media and educators, in particular with respect to SCAR's climate change work. The post is offered for a period of 1 year for 16 hours (equivalent to 2 days) a week and will be based at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge.

The details are given here:

http://www.scar.org/news/scarbusiness/JOB_ADVERT_SCAR_PO_V3.pdf

 

Kind regards,

Renuka.

 

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Dr Renuka Badhe
Executive Officer
SCAR Secretariat
Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield Road
Cambridge CB2 1ER
United Kingdom

Tel:       +44 1223 336556
Fax:      +44 1223 336549
E-mail: rb302@cam.ac.uk
Skype:  renukabadhe
Web:     www.scar.org
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Dr Renuka Badhe
Executive Officer
SCAR Secretariat
Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield Road
Cambridge CB2 1ER
United Kingdom

Tel:       +44 1223 336556
Fax:      +44 1223 336549
E-mail: rb302@cam.ac.uk
Skype:  renukabadhe
Web:     www.scar.org
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FW: Science Communication for a School Teacher Audience

Dear UKPN,

Detailed below is a free course that may be of interest to those of
you involved in or wanting to get involved in science communication in
schools. Please click on the link for more information and how to apply.

Best wishes,

Sian Henley
--
President, UK Polar Network

Dear colleagues

A note on behalf of Jeremy Airey, National Science Learning Centre

NAC11151 Connect 2011-2012 Science Communication for a School Teacher Audience

Expressions of interest are invited for this course for early career
scientists, which runs at the National Science Learning Centre in York
on 20-21 October with a review session on 10-11 May 2012.

The course, which is supported by RCUK, is aimed at researchers
finishing PhD or in first/second post-doc year, but interest is
welcomed from all colleagues.

Further details and application information is available online at
www.slcs.ac.uk/national/nac11151
<http://www.slcs.ac.uk/national/nac11151>.

Thanks
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Interdisciplinary Climate Change Workshop

Dear UKPN,

Below is some information on an interesting workshop being held in Bremen in a few weeks.

Thanks,
Aisling

(UKPN Secretary)


Dear Colleagues,

Sorry for any cross-posting, but I would like to bring to your attention
an exciting workshop and discussion on "Climate Scenarios and Climate
Simulation" that will take place on September 5-6 in Bremen, Germany.
The aim of the workshop is to deliver to non-climate modelling experts a
working knowledge of climate science issues that are important for their
research, and how the impacts of climate change influence different
sectors and activities. This is a perfect opportunity to hear from and
interact with leaders in this field.

For a copy of the agenda or to register for this two-day workshop please
contact Lilian Schubert (Lilian.Schubert@awi.de) or the workshop
organiser Ruediger Gerdes (Ruediger.Gerdes@awi.de) by August 25. A
small fee of 40 euros will be charged to cover costs of the workshop.

Topics covered include:
• - An introduction to climate change due to greenhouse gases and
aerosols
• - Expected and observed changes in the Arctic
• - How are climate scenarios generated? What are the inputs, the
assumptions , the uncertainties of the scenarios that are e.g. used by
IPCC?
• - How do climate models work, what are their components? What are
the limitations of current climate models?
• - How large are the biases and uncertainties?
• - What results are produced by climate models, what experiments were
made and how do I get access to the data?
• - Can long-term natural variability be distinguished from
anthropogenic trends? What uncertainties into future projections are
introduced by natural climate variability? What observations do we have
concerning long-term variability and how well is this variability
reproduced by climate models?

There will be time to discuss specific needs from climate change
projections and what climate models can actually provide.

Hope to see you in Bremen.

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Free course for early career researchers on working with school teachers and learners

Dear UKPN,

This was sent out to my department list, but I thought it might be of wider interest.

Best,

Allen

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From: Nina.Cox@stfc.ac.uk [mailto:Nina.Cox@stfc.ac.uk]
Sent: 03 August 2011 17:00
To: Jane Wilkinson
Subject: Free course for early career researchers on working with school teachers and learners

 

The National Science Learning Centre is offering a free course for early career researchers who may be interested in working with a school teachers and learners.  The course is entitled" Science Communication for a School Teacher Audience". The courses are to be held in held in York on 20-21 October 2011 and with a recall on 10-11 May 2012. The courses are primarily aimed at "early career" researchers i.e. finishing PhD, postdoctoral researchers and fellows. People in equivalent positions in industry are also welcome.

To apply, e-mail courses@national.slcs.ac.uk making sure that NAC11151 shows in the subject line. Briefly describe (max. 400 words):

•      why you want to develop your outreach skills for teachers and/or young people

•      what you think teachers and learners could gain from you

•      your commitment to attending both residential periods of the event

 

Further information on the courses and how to register is available online at www.slcs.ac.uk/national/nac11151 

Polar Bear attack in Svalbard

Dear UK Polar Network,

As many of you will already know, a group of young British explorers
was attacked by a polar bear in Svalbard this morning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14415592

The thoughts of the UK Polar Network are with the families and friends
of the young explorers. As early career scientists passionate about
the polar regions, we all understand the drive of these young people
in exploring the Arctic, as well as the risks involved.

An email of support has been sent to the BSES Community on behalf of
the whole UK Polar Network. We offer our deepest sympathy and support
at this difficult time.

With best wishes,

Sian Henley
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President, UK Polar Network

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Vacancy: SCAR PROJECT OFFICER (1 year, part time appointment)

From our friends at SCAR, contact info at the bottom:

JOB ADVERTISEMENT - SCAR PROJECT OFFICER (1 year, part time appointment)

 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON ANTARCTIC RESEARCH

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) facilitates and coordinates Antarctic and Southern Ocean research and identifies issues emerging from greater scientific understanding of the region that should be brought to the attention of policy makers.

SCAR seeks a part-time Project Officer to (i) assist in preparation for SCAR's next Open Science Conference (http://scar2012.geol.pdx.edu/), including being responsible for the new abstract submission system and (ii) to work on improving SCAR's communication with the general public, media and educators, in particular with respect to SCAR's climate change work.

The post is offered for a period of 1 year for 16 hours (equivalent to 2 days) a week, with flexible working hours and the possibility of overtime. Salary will be in the range of £23.7k-£26.6k full time equivalent (~£9.5k-£10.6k for a 2 day week) plus 7% towards pension. The person will be based in the SCAR Secretariat, at Scott Polar in Cambridge.

Candidates should have experience of working with databases and websites as well as experience in communicating science to a variety of different audiences. A degree in an environmental science discipline or communications would be an advantage. For initial enquiries please contact the SCAR Executive Director, Mike Sparrow (mds68@cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent by 1 September 2011, to the SCAR Secretariat, Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1ER, UK (by mail or fax (+44 1223 336549), but preferably by e-mail to info@scar.org).  SCAR is an equal opportunity employer.

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Dr Renuka Badhe
Executive Officer
SCAR Secretariat
Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield Road
Cambridge CB2 1ER
United Kingdom

Tel:       +44 1223 336556
Fax:      +44 1223 336549
E-mail: rb302@cam.ac.uk
Skype:  renukabadhe
Web:     www.scar.org