Funded PhD in Geo/Soil/Environmental chemistry at the University of Auckland (3 years)
Applications are invited to do a PhD on erionite weathering and transport in soil to be based at the School of Environment, The University of Auckland, New Zealand. The successful applicant will contribute the new MBIE Endeavour project, “Assessing and managing the risk of carcinogenic erionite in New Zealand”. This position is a great opportunity to be part of a large interdisciplinary consortium based in New Zealand and overseas, and to carry out research on a topic that has been poorly explored up to now. The key focus of the PhD candidate will be to determine the fate of erionite in soil profile and overlying bedrock (e.g. weathering, transport processes). Contributions to related activities are also expected (e.g. mapping, development of diagnostic tool and risk assessment). Results will be disseminated through a range of channels and will have impact in the international scientific community as well as for local risk managers. The project will thus provide many opportunities to develop a set of scientific and transferable skills that are valuable for career development. Supervisors are Melanie Kah and Martin Brook. The successful candidate will receive a tax‐free stipend of up to NZ$28,500 annually, for up to 36 months. In addition, while in receipt of the scholarship, the University will cover your tuition and student services fees in full. The ideal candidate will have: -A MSc/Hons (or equivalent) in geochemistry, mineralogy, soil chemistry or related disciplines. -Demonstrated strong research skills including research methods, writing, presentation. -Experience (or strong interest) in performing field work and laboratory experiments involving hazardous chemicals, and running analytical instruments (XRD, SEM and TEM in particular). - Good organisation, collaborative and project management skills -Fluent oral and written communication skills in English -A full driver’s license. Starting date: between now and December 2021. We will review applications on 1st March 2021 (or until the position is filled). In view of the current border closure, we strongly encourage candidates who are already in NZ to apply. If you are an excellent match to this job description, but are overseas, please feel free to apply! How to apply: Please send one pdf document including your CV (2 pages max.), a letter of motivation (1 page max.) and an example of your own written work (e.g. thesis, article) to Melanie Kah <[email protected]>
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Environmental Careers Festival, taking place online from 19th – 26th April. I’ve attached the poster, and would be grateful if you could circulate it amongst your students if possible?
It’s all about giving young people an awareness of the types of environmental roles and organisations that are out there, along with employability tips. We’ll be featuring digital content from different people working on the ground in the Belfast Hills and beyond – so the likes of National Trust, Woodland Trust, Ulster Wildlife, Lough Neagh Partnership etc. all leading up to an Environmental Employability Workshop on Monday 26th April. Anyone interested can find out more on our website here - http://belfasthills.org/environmental-careers-festival/ or get in touch. Undergraduate Summer SchoolThe Undergraduate Summer School is aimed at undergraduates at a UK or Irish University studying a degree relating to ecological sciences
Summer School 2021Applications are now open for the online BES Summer School 2021, taking place 12th – 16th July 2021! This year we will be taking applications from undergraduate students from the UK AND Ireland from all year groups who are studying a degree relating to ecological sciences, including biology and geography. The emphasis of Summer School 2021 is to bridge the skills gaps you may have encountered over the last year. We want to focus on future leaders and to help you progress with your career in ecology. Within the application process we are seeking your views on the most useful content to include. We have lots of exciting plans in process but the most important aspect is to provide an experience that will enhance your opportunities to succeed. The Summer School will online via digital platforms and can be carried out from home. The BES is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. For details on how we may use your data, please see our Privacy Policy. To apply please complete the application form by the deadline of 9:00 (BST) Tuesday 6 April 2021. Please read the Summer school guidance notes before submitting your application. If you have any queries regarding this please contact the Education and Engagement Manager, Amy Padfield Interested in coastal geomorphology, wetlands, and/or management? Come and do your PhD as part of our dynamic and expanding Coastal Research Group with Professor Iris Möller! Prof Möller is looking for two fully-funded PhD students who’ll be supervised as part of and will contribute to her Coastal Research Group. The application deadline for both positions is noon, Friday 30th April.
The first position is for a project comparing the geomorphological functioning of natural and managed realignment in constrained estuarine settings in two saltmarsh sites on the Irish Sea coast. You can read more about the position here. The second position is for a project on how the semi-natural North Bull urban barrier island off of Dublin, Ireland, has been responding to physical drivers, both ‘natural’ and human, over the past decades. You can read more about the position here. Both positions are fixed-term up to four years full time PhD studentships, covering TCD (EU student rate) fees of €7,748 per annum and an annual stipend of €16,000 for up to 4 years. You’ll be based in the Department of Geography, Trinity College Dublin, and will be working alongside another PhD student, a post-doctoral researcher and the supervisor, Professor Iris Möller, as well as dedicated field and laboratory support staff within the Department. Both PhDs would suit someone with a (Physical) Geography or Environmental Science/Management background, as well as an interest in – and experience of – working in challenging physical environmental conditions and of geomorphological field monitoring methods. Candidates will have shown an aptitude for independent research through previous study, the ability to write at a high level and have an aptitude for and, ideally, personal experience of the application of digital sensing equipment, knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Matlab or ‘R’), and statistical data analysis. To find out more about these PhD positions and the application process, please see the post specifications below and best of luck with your applications! First position (saltmarsh managed realignment) post specificationDownload Second position (urban barrier island) post specificationDownload IWDG wish to recruit a Science OfficerThe Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is an All-Ireland NGO “dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Irish waters through study, education and interpretation”. The IWDG has charitable status (CHY 11163), is regulated by the Charity Regulators (No. 20029913) and is a Limited Company (332093). Currently it has two full-time employees, eight service providers and 12 consultants who help the IWDG deliver its work plan. It also has over 600 members, many of whom contribute to its Sighting and Stranding Schemes, and other activities on a voluntary basis. Over the past 30 years, the IWDG has grown into a large, credible and complex organisation. Its activities range from co-ordinating cetacean stranding and sighting schemes, to running a 56ft research vessel, provision of Marine Mammal Observers, preparing policy documents and action plans and informing the public about the importance of Ireland for cetaceans.
The IWDG wishes to recruit a Science Officer to join its core team based in the Shannon Dolphin Centre, Kilrush, Co Clare. The Science Officer will be expected to work closely with the team in Kilrush and other officers in the IWDG. The officer will be expected to manage all IWDG archived data, identify relevant opportunities to collect and interpret IWDG data, contribute to conservation actions and policies, identify gaps in IWDG scientific knowledge and priorities for scientific research and identify roles for the IWDG research vessel Celtic Mist and will be encouraged to seek funding for research projects. The officer will also contribute heavily to IWDG Consulting, including desk-top assessments and site fieldwork. The successful applicant will have a strong scientific background and a track record of cetacean research. The Science Officer will have practical experience of database management, good communication skills and knowledge of cetaceans in Ireland. Commercial fishing experience would be an asset and knowledge of Marine Protected Areas. Environmental consultancy experience is important as the successful candidate will also be contributing to consultancy outputs. The contract will be for a maximum of three years, pending a successful annual review and the availability of funds. The Science Officer will be based in the IWDG head office in Kilrush, Co Clare. Core tasks of the role include:
Interested candidates should contact [email protected] if they require more information. Applications including full CV should be sent to [email protected] Please put Science Officer Position in subject box. Closing date: 26 March 2021 @ 5pm |
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