Thursday, May 28, 2015

Reminder: APECS Canada short survey

Hello again APECS Canada,

A big thank you to all those who have already filled out our quick survey! 

We have extended the deadline to Friday, May 29th, after which date we'll close the survey and tally the results. So this is a friendly reminder if you haven't had a chance yet to check it out and let us know your thoughts on the past and future programming of APECS Canada:

Cheers!

Your national representatives,
Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis, and Ann Balasubramaniam



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Begin forwarded message:

From: Meagan Grabowski <meagangrabowski@gmail.com>
Subject: APECS Canada short survey
Date: May 18, 2015 at 9:43:03 AM PDT
Cc: Adam Houben <adamhouben@gmail.com>, Ann Balasubramaniam <annbala@gmail.com>, Marney Paradis <marneyparadis@hotmail.com>

Dear APECS Canada members:

We have some exciting news for you!  At present, 4 of national representatives will be attending the APECS World Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Polar Commission, The Gordon Foundation and the Yukon Environmental Training Program.

In order to better represent our Canadian national committee we have created this survey to get your feedback about APECS Canada's current programming efforts. We are interested in evaluating the progress of our national chapter (since it started in 2012) and assessing the emerging needs of APECS Canada members.

Your participation in this 5 min survey will not only help us be better representatives but can also guide the APECS Canada board in reviewing our current programs and assist them in planning new programs for 2015-2016.


Please have your responses submitted by Sunday, May 24, 2015. Thank you for your participation!

Your national representatives,
Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis and Ann Balasubramaniam


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Upcoming deadline May 31st - ACUNS Student Conference 2015

Hello APECS members,

The deadline is approaching for Early-bird registration rates and abstract submission for the next international ACUNS conference (Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies).

http://arctic.ucalgary.ca/acuns-2015-student-conference

11th ACUNS Student Conference
Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership November 5 - 8, 2015
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts for oral & poster presentations will be accepted until May 31, 2015

Arctic Institute of North America and University of Calgary

(French version below)

The ACUNS Student Conference Organizing committee reminds you that we are currently accepting abstracts for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership.
Please submit your abstract prior to May 31st & register for the conference to take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing ($130 for Students and $175 for Post-Docs/Professors).
Some travel funding is available. For more information and to apply, please visit the Travel Award page
Please share this with your colleagues and students.

Session topics are: 
C1: Arctic Communities: Resilience, Management, Culture, Indigenous Knowledge.
C2: Arctic Sustainable Development: Sovereignty, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tourism, Land Management, Protected areas, Citizen Engagement.
C3: Arctic Wildlife, Ecosystem and Biodiversity: Flora & Fauna, Vegetation, Habitats, Food system, Migration patterns, Wildlife health and monitoring, Forest fire, Species Endangerment, Impacts, Conservation, Management.
C4: Arctic Food Security: Food sovereignty, Subsistence, Productivity, Transportation, Food safety.
C5: Arctic Landscapes: Geology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Glaciology.
C6: Climate Change and Adaptation: Arctic Warming, Extreme events, Climate variability, Biogeochemical Cycles, Changing landscapes, Building Resilience.
C7: Disaster Risk Management: Oil Spills, Toxic contaminants, Coastal Floods, Mitigation, Capacity Building.
C8: Policy, Politics and Leadership: Commerce, Geopolitics, Climate Laws, International Organizations.
C9: Arctic Environment (Data and Techniques): Remote Sensing, Modeling, Surveying, Data sources, Ice core drilling.
C10: Arctic Resources: Renewable energy, Fossil fuels, Fishing, Oil and Gas, Exploitation, Consultation.
C11: Future of Arctic: Opportunities & Vulnerabilities, Mitigation, Culture, Climate, Wildlife, Indigenous Communities, Economy, Sustainability.
To submit an abstract visit the ACUNS 2015 Abstract Submission Page (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/webform/acuns-2015-abstract-submission)
To register for the conference visit the ACUNS 2015 Conference Registration Page (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=7&reset=1)
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11e Association universitaire canadiennes d'études nordique (AUCEN) 
Due North: Nouvelle génération de la recherché Arctique et du leadership
5 - 8 novembre 2015
Demande de communications
Les résumés de communications seront acceptés jusqu'au 31 mai 2015


Faites parvenir votre résumé pour Due North : Nouvelle génération de la recherche arctique et du leadership.
Le Comité organisateur de la conférence des étudiants de l'AUCEN vous rappelle qu'il accepte actuellement les résumés de communications pour Due North : Nouvelle génération de la recherche arctique et du leadership.
Veuillez envoyer votre résumé d'ici le 31 mai et vous inscrire à la conférence pour profiter du rabais accordé aux inscriptions hâtives (130 $ pour les étudiants et 175 $ pour les post-doctorants et les professeurs).
Une certaine partie du déplacement des participants est financée. Pour de plus amples renseignements et pour faire une demande, veuillez vous rendre au site Web du financement des déplacements .

La conférence comprendra les sujets de séances dont il est question ci-dessous
C1 : Communautés de l'Arctique - Résilience, gestion, culture et connaissances indigènes 
C2 : Développement durable de l'Arctique - Souveraineté, infrastructure, soins de santé, tourisme, gestion des terres, zones protégées, engagement des citoyens
C3 : Faune, écosystème et biodiversité de l'Arctique - Flore et faune, végétation, habitats, système alimentaire, modèles de migration, surveillance et santé de la faune, feux de forêt, mise en danger des espèces, incidences, conservation, gestion 
C4 : Sécurité alimentaire dans l'Arctique - Souveraineté alimentaire, subsistance, productivité, transport, sécurité alimentaire 
C5 : Paysages arctiques - Géologie, géomorphologie, hydrologie, glaciologie 
C6 : Changement climatique et adaptation - Réchauffement de l'Arctique, événements extrêmes, variabilité du climat, cycles biogéochimiques, paysages changeants, renforcement de la résilience 
C7 : Gestion des risques de catastrophes - Déversements de pétrole, contaminants toxiques, inondations côtières, atténuation, renforcement de la capacité 
C8 : Politique, politiques et leadership - Commerce, géopolitique, lois sur le climat, organisations internationales 
C9 : Environnement arctique (données et techniques) - Télédétection, modélisation, relevés, sources de données, forage de noyaux de glace 
C10 : Ressources arctiques - Énergie renouvelable, combustibles fossiles, pêche, pétrole et gaz, exploitation, consultation 
C11 : L'avenir de l'arctique - Possibilités et vulnérabilités, atténuation, culture, climat, faune, communautés indigènes, économie, durabilité 

Pour nous faire parvenir un résumé, rendez-vous à la page PAGE D'ENVOI DES RÉSUMÉS 2015 DE L'AUCEN (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/webform/acuns-2015-abstract-submission)

Pour vous inscrire à la conférence, rendez-vous à la PAGE D'INSCRIPTION À LA CONFÉRENCE DE L'AUCEN 2015 (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=7&reset=1)

 

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Gabriela Ibarguchi, M. Sc., Ph .D.
Biodiversity in Harsh Environments
ibarguchi@biology.ca | (613) 532-3198 | www.biogeography.ca

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW, ES-1040, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada

http://arctic.ucalgary.ca/

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ainapeople/postdocs/gabriela-ibarguchi

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2015 - 2nd Call for Nominations

Dear Arctic Colleagues,

The APECS Canada - ASA Mentor Award is seeking nominations for 2015!

APECS Canada and the ArcticNet Student Association (ASA) recognize and honor the efforts of their mentors within the polar science community of Canada. This award has been created to acknowledge the time and energy that mentors dedicate to early career researchers each year, and their efforts in building a supportive community.

Do you know of a worthy mentor and wish to complete a nomination? The application procedure, guidelines, past recipients, media coverage, and all other relevant information is available here: http://www.apecs.is/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada/apecs-canada-asa-mentor-award.html

Nominations are due September 18th 2015 (Midnight PDT).

This year's third recipient of the award will be announced at the banquet of the ArcticNet ASM 2015 meeting in Vancouver, BC in December (http://www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca/).

Contact Nikolaus Gantner (nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca) for more information.

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
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APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award Chair (2013-2015)


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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
Adjunct Professor
Environmental Science Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca

Monday, May 18, 2015

APECS Canada short survey

Dear APECS Canada members:

We have some exciting news for you!  At present, 4 of national representatives will be attending the APECS World Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Polar Commission, The Gordon Foundation and the Yukon Environmental Training Program.

In order to better represent our Canadian national committee we have created this survey to get your feedback about APECS Canada's current programming efforts. We are interested in evaluating the progress of our national chapter (since it started in 2012) and assessing the emerging needs of APECS Canada members.

Your participation in this 5 min survey will not only help us be better representatives but can also guide the APECS Canada board in reviewing our current programs and assist them in planning new programs for 2015-2016.


Please have your responses submitted by Sunday, May 24, 2015. Thank you for your participation!

Your national representatives,
Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis and Ann Balasubramaniam

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

FW: University of Waterloo Toxicology Postdoc: Human Biomonitoring

ehPECS-folks,

Please find the ad for an interesting postdoc position for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories with Dr. Brian Laird (University of Waterloo, brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>) below and attached.

Nikolaus

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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
Adjunct Professor
Environmental Science Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca


From: Brian Laird [brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca]
Sent: May 12, 2015 1:00 AM
To: Brown, Adriana; ksolomon@uoguelph.ca; Jules.Blais@uottawa.ca; Nikolaus Gantner
Subject: University of Waterloo Toxicology Postdoc: Human Biomonitoring

Apologies for cross-postings.

I am looking to recruit a postdoc for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories.
Can you please have the following job ad circulated amongst faculty and students in your respective programs?

Cheers,
Brian

Brian Laird, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Burt Matthews Hall, Room 2313
School of Public Health and Health Systems
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo ON N2L 3G1
Ph: 519-888-4567 ext. 32720; Fax: 519-746-6776
Website: uwaterloo.ca/public-health/brian-laird
ResearcherID: B-3581-2013



Postdoctoral Position in Toxicology/Exposure Science

A postdoctoral research position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Laird of the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. The successful applicant will assist with the development and implementation of contaminant biomonitoring research among Aboriginal populations in the Canadian Arctic and subarctic. The goal of the project to be undertaken by the successful applicant is to investigate the current levels of contaminant exposure within First Nations communities in the Northwest Territories. The outcomes of this work will help shape public health interventions and communication strategies that promote traditional food use in ways that improve food security while limiting exposure to dietary contaminants such as mercury, cadmium, and lead.

Candidates with strong backgrounds in toxicology, risk assessment contaminant biomonitoring, exposure science, and/or Aboriginal environmental health are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in toxicology, environmental science, biology, health studies, or a related discipline. Experience conducting participatory research among Indigenous populations would be considered a major asset.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and curriculum vitae by email to brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>. The projected start date of this position is July 1, 2015.

The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Nunavut Planning Commission jobs

the NPC is moving its Headquarters to Iqaluit and has a few interesting jobs open
see attached ad from Nunatsiaq News


--
Vicki Sahanatien
Ph.D. Candidate
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB  CANADA   T6G 2E9
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/faculty/andrew_derocher/?Page=4172

Address:
PO Box 1584
Iqaluit, NU  CANADA
X0A 0H0