Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability

WG: Call Winter School “Limits to Growth”

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:54:40 +0000

The German Volkswagen Foundation has asked me to spread the attached call for papers for a winter school and conference on “Limits to growth Revisited“. The Foundation is especially interested in international candidates from developing and newly industrialized countries.

Please see attached poster for more information:

Call_LTG

Geography Colloquium

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:51:04 +0000

The Department of Geography is pleased to present a talk by

Sean Smukler (Faculty of Land and Food Systems, UBC)

“Land Use / Land Cover Change Impacts to Biodiversity and Carbon Storage After Five Years of Agriculture Intensification in a Millennium Village in Western Kenya”

Tuesday, 28 February
Geography Room 200
at 12:30 pm

For colloquium poster, please visit the Geography website at
http://www.geog.ubc.ca/department/colloquium/Smukler.pdf

All are welcome.
Refreshments will be served.

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Post-Doc Opportunity @ Florida Coop Unit

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:50:02 +0000

The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida is seeking a post‐doctoral associate to explore methods for the optimal control of exotic and invasive biota.

GPS workshop and 3MT info for week of Feb 27th

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0000

Registration is now open for:

Communication to Manage Conflicts

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Please register at: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g1769

Three Minute Thesis (3MT):

Join us for the Semi-Finals on Wed, Feb 29^th at 1:30 and 3:00 PM and the Finals on Fri, Mar 2^nd at 12:00 PM.

Learn more at 3mt.grad.ubc.ca .

For full details on GPS workshops, please see attached posters. Information on all upcoming sessions may be found at:

http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events

Poster for more information:

2012-02-28-gps_announcement-Communication to Manage Conflicts

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:38:24 +0000

JOBS

Colorado River Campaign Director,
http://www.greylee.net/links/colorado-river-campaign-director/

Economist, Mass Dept of Public Utilities, Boston MA
https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J29179&code=search.public&federalStimulus=no

Dean of the Faculty, Presidio Graduate School, San Franciso in California
http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000713211-01/

Conservation Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, Appalachian LCC, Blacksburg VA
http://applcc.org/page/news-1?xg_source=activity

Associate Director – Sustainability, Wharton School, U Penn, Philadelphia PA
jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=195020

Campaign Manager and Communications Manager, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Washington DC
http://www.ifaw.org/us/about-ifaw/employment

Executive Assistant to the COO, RARE (Conservation Organization), Washington DC
http://hire.jobvite.com/Jobvite/Job.aspx?m=nkaXchwp&o=34&j=o9u5Vfwn

Energy Efficiency Analyst, Philadelphia Gas Works, Philly PA
https://www.pgworks.com/index.aspx?nid=79
Random Links for Jobs:

Technical Account Manager - Utility Sponsored Energy Efficiency Program – www.icfi.com/careers/
Solar Ombudsman - New York NY – http://environmentaljobs.com/jobs_details.php?sec=3&aid=73258
Corporate Environmental Strategy & Policy Manager – Allentown, PA – http://environmentaljobs.com/jobs_details.php?sec=5&aid=73277
Science Barge Education Director - Yonkers, NY - http://environmentaljobs.com/jobs_details.php?sec=9&aid=73294

INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP

Sustainability Intern, Facilities and Real Estate, U Penn, Philadelphia PA
http://www.greylee.net/links/c-i-v-e-k-o-s/UPenn-Sustainability-Intern/

Farm Apprentice, Licking Creek Bend Farm, Needmore, PA (I did not make this up)
http://lickingcreekbendfarm.com/content/7278

FELLOWSHIPS

Curatorial positions at ELSEWHERE living museum in Greensboro, NC
Building: https://www.facebook.com/notes/elsewhere-artist-collaborative/elsewhere-seeks-building-curator/10150553895094076
Communications: https://www.facebook.com/notes/elsewhere-artist-collaborative/elsewhere-seeking-communications-curator/10150553909869076

MENTORING

The Nature Conservancy is currently hiring Mentors for our environmental education program for urban youth! Please visit http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/index.htm to learn more about our high school program and search for job number 39712 if you are interested in applying!

GRANTS

Foundation for Youth Investment: $15k grants to get youth outdoors in N and Central California.
http://www.fyifoundation.org/grantmaking/funds/2012-catalyst-fund

OLIS has room for a few more applicants for 2012-13

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:18:36 +0000

The Oregon Leadership in Sustainability (OLIS) Graduate Certificate Program has room for a few more applicants to take part in the 2012-2013
class at the University of Oregon. OLIS gives students a holistic, practical education in urban sustainability issues. Our students participate in a set of interdisciplinary core courses, practicum projects with real-world clients, and a leadership seminar that gives our students the opportunity to gain self-knowledge, communications and networking skills, and to interact with professionals in the field of sustainability from throughout Oregon.

This year’s cohort is working with the UO’s Sustainable Cities Initiative (http://sci.uoregon.edu) on two projects for the City of Springfield, Oregon. The first project is a carbon emissions inventory for the City’s municipal operations and the other is an exploration in to the design, planning, and financing for an urban eco-district within the City’s downtown. Next year’s cohort will work on a similarly relevant and exciting group of projects. OLIS students will move on from the program equipped with the knowledge and tools to lead our cities into a greener future.

We want to work with bright students with diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences who are passionate about sustainability in cities. If you know of any students who you think would be a good fit with us, please forward this message on to them.

Our final application deadline is May 1st. We will accept applications on a rolling basis between now and that date. Check us out online at
olis.uoregon.edu or find us on Facebook. Please feel free to email Anya Dobrowolski, our Program Associate with any questions or requests for
information at adobrowo@uoregon.edu.

European FP7 Research and Career Development: Opportunities for Canadians

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:15:49 +0000

European FP7 Research and Career Development: Opportunities for Canadians

Monday February 27, 2012 12:30 – 3:15 pm

MSL 102 – Michael Smith Laboratories – Lecture Theatre

2185 East Mall – UBC Point Grey Campus

To RSVP: http://goo.gl/GzE6K

Attend via Live Webinar (registration not required): http://goo.gl/NRf0M (12:30 – 2:30)
12:30 pm: ERA-Can: FP7 Research, Mobility and Training for Canadians

1:30 pm: Panel of Past and Present FP7 Participants

Coffee Break

2:30 pm: Concurrent sessions with National Contact Points: Health, ICT, Agriculture [not available by webinar]

Jean-Pierre Rodrigue, FP7 National Contact Point for Health and Senior Policy Analyst, International Relations, Canadian Institutes for Health Research
Debbie Kemp, FP7 National Contact Point for Information and Communication Technologies and Science and Technology Officer, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
Carole Morneau, FP7 National Contact Point for Agriculture and Deputy Director of Bilateral Relations: Europe and the Americas, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is Europe’s largest funding mechanism for advanced research and research training with an investment of €50 billion over seven years (2007-13). Canadian researchers who collaborate in EU-led international research consortia, or who participate in Marie Curie mobility and training programs, join some of the best minds in their field in well-funded projects, leverage their resources and exponentially increase the scope and impact of their work.

This information session, will provide information and advice for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, PhD candidates and grant facilitators. It will provide an overview of specific FP7 programs, including in-depth information about the Cooperation and People (Marie Curie) programs and highlight the opportunities for Canadian researchers to participate. Canadian researchers who have participated or are current participants in FP7 projects will speak about their experience and how international collaboration allowed them to increase the impact of their research and broaden their networks.

Three of Canada’s FP7 National Contact Points will also be present to provide subject-specific expertise on FP7 participation for researchers in three of Canada’s strongest international fields – health, information and communication technology, and agriculture.

Post-doc position at UVM: Ecosystems and human health

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:54 +0000

We’re recruiting for a post-doc in Ecosystems and Human Health, to be part of a broader consortium of NGOs and universities on that topic. The person will be co-advised by Taylor Rickets and Sam Myers at Harvard’s School of Public Health.

Please see attached flyer for more information.
Postdoc_heathandecosystems_UVM_ad

March 10 Birthday Party

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:57:24 +0000

CPAWS-BC is celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2012 and we’re having a birthday party in Vancouver.
Join other wilderness lovers for a fun night of great food and conversation.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Shebeen, 210 Carrall (back of the Irish Heather), Vancouver
Tickets: $50 per person. Receipt provided for taxable portion. Early bird price: $40 for tickets bought before February 11, 2012.
Entertainment and dinner
Great donated silent auction items

Tickets can be ordered online <http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1652&EID=11071> , by emailing donorsupport@cpawsbc.org or calling 604-685-7445.
http://cpawsbc.org/events/cpaws-bc-20th-birthday-party

Looking for Contractor for Modeling Work

selena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:51:49 +0000

Please see the attached ad for a contract with Ducks Unlimited and Environment Canada to do some population and habitat modeling in R. Please contact Bruce Harrison directly (b_harrison@ducks.ca).

Contract_Estuary and seaduck modelling_FY12_Sched A