Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Geography Fixed Term 1 year Post
The successful candidate will be required to contribute to existing modules in the geography of the developing world and political / electoral geography, as well as to modules in introductory human geography and research methods. In addition, he/she will be expected to supervise undergraduate dissertations in geography and to offer an elective module in his/her specialist field. This may be in any area of geography that is complementary to the existing syllabus of the Department of Geography (see the Department’s web page at www.mic.ul.ie/academicdepts/geography/Pages/default.aspx). Full details on these posts, are available on the College’s website: http://www.mic.ul.ie/vacancies
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SUSI Grants for Undergraduate Students to Study in the U.S. Summer 2016 Opportunity in Environmental Issues The application period for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for European Student Leaders - Environmental Issues is now open. SUSIs offer grants for intensive, 5-week academic programs which will provide undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the U.S. and enhance their leadership skills. This year there is one Institute available in Environmental Issues. Taking place in Summer 2016, the SUSI for Student Leaders from Europe - Environmental Issues will explore current themes in environmental studies, including natural resource management, sustainable development / sustainable agricultural practices, food security, ecotourism, energy generation (new and traditional forms), and water management and treatment. Full details are available on our website, please read this information carefully. The final deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 18 January 2016. Note: Applicants must have a minimum of 1 semester remaining at undergraduate level. These grants are only open to Irish citizens, or EU citizens who have been living in Ireland for 3+ years. Natural Flood Management (NFM) is the use of natural features to reduce flood risk and provide multiple benefits, e.g. habitat and amenity. Focus is placed on retention and/or attenuation of water (e.g. woodlands, floodplains and wetlands) and sediment management to improve channel capacity. These are summarised, with examples of best practice guidance, in SEPA’s new NFM Handbook and the associated “Modelling Guidance” document used for flood risk assessments.
Throughout the UK, there are very few large-scale NFM schemes by which to assess the impact of these measures on changing catchment hydrology and associated flood risk. This PhD project therefore aims to capitalise on the opportunity presented by a new, large-scale woodland creation scheme within the Central Belt of Scotland. Long-term instrumentation and monitoring is proposed for two neighbouring catchments prioritised by the local authority’s flood risk management strategy. This PhD will be based in the Water Academy, Institute for Infrastructure & Environment, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, and is offered in collaboraton with project partners Clackmannanshire Council, JBA Consulting, Tilhill Forestry, Forest Research, SEPA. Informal enquires should be addressed to Dr Heather Haynes and Dr Lindsay Beevers at [email protected] and [email protected] The closing date for applications is 1st February 2016. Full details on this post, and information on how to apply can be found here. Institution: CERIS Research Centre, Institute of Technology, Sligo Supervisors: Dr. Frances Lucy (IT Sligo), Dr. Jaimie Dick (QUB) and Dr. Joe Caffrey (INVAS Biosecurity,Ltd.) This PhD project on invasive alien species (IAS), is part of a new EPA funded three-year project led by Institute of Technology Sligo and partnered with Queen's University Belfast and INVAS Biosecurity, to tackle IAS problems with multiple approaches. The student will: (1) address systematic reviews and horizon scans of IAS issues in general and within Ireland in particular; and (2) develop communications for prevention, control and eradication of IAS. Further, the student will examine and develop IAS biosecurity protocols (e.g. surveys of vectors, IAS signage) at points of entry (e.g. ports) and, in the field, develop herbicide/adjuvant control methods for the invasive terrestrial plant, Winter heliotrope. The student will benefit from research and training in a truly inter-disciplinary environment at IT Sligo and Queen's University Belfast and with practitioners in the field (INVAS Biosecurity), with further opportunities to collaborate with ecologists, engineers, geographers, sociologists, state agencies, government and regulators, industry stakeholders and local communities. Application: Submit CV and a Letter of Motivation by January 22 at 5pm,To Dr Frances Lucy [email protected] Funding: This fully funded 3-year PhD studentship pays IT Sligo fees and stipend of Euro 16,000 per annum. Applicants must have a BSc and/or MSc in Environmental Science, Ecology (or similar discipline). Each summer, BIOS offers a suite of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students that capitalizes upon the expertise of our faculty and visiting scientists. These courses, listed below, provide many students the opportunity to study topics in marine science that might not be offered within the curricula of their home institutions. Each course comprises lectures, laboratory exercises, and complementary field components that build upon what is learned in the classroom. Partial scholarships may be available to all students.
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