Job opportunity Project Manager: Soil mapping on the Falkland Islands

Dear all,

There is a great job opportunity for a project manager at SAERI for a recently funded soil mapping project on the Falkland Islands: http://www.south-atlantic-research.org/jobs

Full-time job based in Stanley, Falkland Islands. Competitive Salary (starting £31,795) and tax rates

Are you passionate about soils? Are you up for the challenge of being the principal contributor to a project preparing baseline data on soils, peatlands and erosion extent/risk on a small and remote community in the South Atlantic ocean? Are you tempted to work in a unique environment where soils support habitats for wildlife such as sea lions, elephant seals, albatrosses, penguins, sooty shearwaters, white-chinned petrels, prions and rare and endemic passerines and wild flowers? Are you interested in working in partnership with other experts in areas such as remote sensing, microbiology, biogeochemistry, conservation/restoration, land management, farm practice?

Essential criteria applicants should have include:

* Be qualified with a degree or greater (MSc) in soil science, agriculture, geomorphology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, reactive transport, terrestrial ecology or related subjects
* A proven knowledge of soil science, including the fundamentals of the subject, such as the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils, and their spatial and temporal variability across the landscape
* Proven experience in conducting and leading a soil suvey, including organising the survey sample methodology, identifying soil types within standard classification systems (WRB), preserving and handling soil samples.
* Experience in project management
* Proven skills in interpreting the results of field and laboratory analyses of soils and how to integrate them into the soil classification system
* Proven evidence of stakeholders engagement and ability to disseminate science to a wider public

The Soil Map Project Manager's job purpose is:
To manage and deliver the DarwinPLUS083 funded project entitled "Soil map and online database as climate change mitigation tools". The post holder will have knowledge of soil sciences and methodologies to carry out the scientific evaluations needed by the project. Additionally, the post holder will ensure that the project is delivered on time and on budget. The project will be delivered in the Falkland Islands from August 2018 to July 2020.

Application form and job description are available from SAERI's Office Manager (officemanager@env.institute.ac.fk<mailto:officemanager@env.institute.ac.fk?subject=PROJECT%20MANAGER%20-%20SOIL%20MAPPING.>) and a completed form should be returned by 06/04/2018.


Dr. Anne D. Jungblut
Research Scientist
Life Sciences Department
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7942 5285

School visit Scotland

Helloo UKPN’ers!

 

Looking for a volunteer to visit this school in southern Scotland, it’d be really great if anyone who’s not too far away is willing to visit the school and talk about something polar, or their field/ship experiences etc. The school visits I’ve done have been really rewarding, lots of fun, and turns out if you mix year 2’s, lard and ice it’s carnage ;)
Usually the school will cover transport costs and if not we can look to support it through UKPN.
So please get back to me if you’re keen and I’ll put you in touch with the teacher.

thanks

 

Anna

 

Dr Anna Belcher
Ecological Biogeochemist

British Antarctic Survey

Cambridge

 

From: Ms McDonald [mailto:gw17mcdonaldemma@ea.dumgal.sch.uk]
Sent: 12 March 2018 21:12
To: education@polarnetwork.org
Subject: school visit

 

To whom It may concern

 

I am a class teacher in Lochmaben Primary School near Lockerbie in Scotland.  Next term our primary 2, 3 and 4 children are going to be covering hot and cold lands as a topic.  I noted on another website that you had visited schools and talked to children etc.  Is there any possibility of this happening or can you directed us to useful resources on cold lands for the children.  They are between 6 and 9.

 

Regards

 

Emma McDonald

Class Teacher

 

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Lochmaben Primary School, Annandale Crescent, Lochmaben,  DG11 1SA

 

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UKPN at the Leeds Science Festival

Dear UKPN,

I'd like to let you know that we are still looking for volunteers to help this year at the Leeds Science Festival (19th March). This participation is part of an FCOAT grant and supported by the University of Leeds, so funds to cover transport (and overnight stay at Leeds if required) are available.

Please, let me know whether you would like to volunteer by email to mlavilaj@gmail.com

Looking forward to hear from many of you! :)

Best regards,

Malu.

Dr M.Avila

Science and Editorial Consultant

Widening Participation

UKPN Committee Member (Education and Outreach)
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APECS Online conference - Abstract deadline 9th March!

Dear all,

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is proud to announce the 4th annual APECS International Online Conference to be live-streamed on 16 May 2018. This year's theme, "Butterfly Effect: Small Changes, Big Impact," challenges polar scientists to communicate the impacts of changes occurring in and connected to polar and alpine regions, including their environment, local communities, science methods, and policy and education.

There are prizes of 250 euros to win in best-oral presentation in the Arctic and Antarctic themed categories and 100 euros for the most innovative communication.

Please find more information and the abstract submission here (https://www.apecs.is/events/upcoming-event-highlights/apecs-online-conference-2018.html)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Best,
Kyle Mayers
UK Polar Network Vice-President

Travel Awards available to attend POLAR2018 - Apply by 28 February!

Dear All,

Please see below for funds for UK ECRs. 

Thanks, 

Archana. 

View this email in your browser Hi UK Member of APECS, Thanks to the generous support of the UK Science & Innovation Network Nordics, there are some dedicated funds available for partial travel support for early career researchers based at UK institutions to attend the POLAR2018 conference. They will be distributed via the Travel Awards competition below. Application deadline is 28 February at 23:59! More information in the announcement below. If you had already filled out the application form, you will automatically be considered for these extra funds by SIN Nordic and you do not have to fill out the form again.  The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) in cooperation with the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the UK Science & Innovation Network Nordics and the Antarctic Science Ltd. are pleased to announce the availability of travel support for the POLAR 2018 Conference  (15 - 26 June 2018, Davos Switzerland). APECS will be administering the funds provided by IASC and SCAR and will coordinate the application and distribution process of the funds on behalf of these organisations. We are continuing to work with other polar organisations to raise additional funds and encourage our partner organisations to get in touch with the APECS Secretariat at info@apecs.is if you want to take advantage of having your early career travel funds for the conference distributed via this APECS-led application process. Travel support via this process is currently available for: Early career researchers up to 5 years past PhD with an Arctic and / or Antarctic and / or Cryospheric research focus (an allowance will be made for career breaks such as parental leave) Indigenous researchers of all career stages These travel awards will only be able to cover part of your travel costs and the costs will be reimbursed after the meeting based on receipts that you provide (unfortunately, upfront payment is not possible). Please read the more detailed announcement text and requirements for the funding and submit your application via the online form on the APECS website. Application deadline for the Travel Awards will be on 28 February 2018 at 23:59 GMT. Late applications will not be considered. No exceptions will be made. If you have any questions please contact the APECS Secretariat at info@apecs.is Facebook Twitter Website Email Our mailing address is: Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) International Directorate Office Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research Telegrafenberg A43 Potsdam 14473 Germany Add us to your address book unsubscribe from the APECS mailing list    update your APECS profile

NERC funded course in freshwater taxonomic and field work skills 2018

Dear UKPN,

The Natural History Museum will be offering again a NERC-funded ATSC titled "Taxonomic skills and field techniques for freshwater ecology and quality" from the 21-25 May 2018.

The course will deliver training in taxonomic skills and field techniques for freshwater sciences, ecology and water quality with training in practical identification skills tailored to the requirements of the participants. The course is delivered by NHM experts in freshwater biology (aquatic invertebrates, algae, lichens, ciliates) and biodiversity research. The course will entail two days of lectures, a one-day field excursion and two days of extensive hands-on practical sessions of microscopy,lab-based and herbaria work. Please see attached flyer for more information.


Eligibility: The course is available to all environmental sciences students, postgraduate researchers and early-career scientists. Priority will be given to those with NERC funding or whose PhD award was NERC funded. There is a maximum of 15 places available. The course is sponsored by NERC, all course costs, travel and accommodation costs are covered.

How to apply: please return application form and a CV by the 16 March to a.jungblut@nhm.ac.uk .

Please feel free to circulate and email me if you have further questions.

Kind regards,

Anne

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Dr. Anne D. Jungblut
Research Scientist
Life Sciences Department
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7942 5285

London Talk by Alice Rogoff - 24 January at 6:30 pm

We are delighted that Alice Rogoff (co-founder of the international forum 'Arctic Circle' together with former President Olafur Grimsson of Iceland and founder of the Alaska Native Arts Foundation) has just agreed to give a talk at UCL:

"The US and its Emerging Arctic Interest"

24 January at 6:30 pm in the Wilkins Haldane room (enter on the north side of north cloisters). Attendance is limited to 40 people, so please register https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-us-and-its-emerging-arctic-interest-evening-with-alice-rogoff-tickets-42340587838

With thanks to the Polar Research and Policy Initiative along with the UCL Global Governance Institute, the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction, and the UCL Institute for Global Health.