Dear APECS Canada members,
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) has a need for additional capacity this summer to advance work involving a literature review and writing about a wide spectrum of Arctic science subjects. To fill a short-term project needs, POLAR is looking to identify up to 4 students with the following skills:
-A strong understanding of literature review and capacity to organize and synthesize thematic subject matter
-Have interest in or previous experience synthesizing complex scientific concepts in plain language
-Capacity to follow timelines and work remotely
-A background in any one of the following would be an asset:
· Terrestrial and Marine Ecosystems Science
· Cryosphere and Climate Change Research
· Social Sciences and Health Research
· Renewable Resources and improving northern housing infrastructure
The deadline for these summer opportunities at POLAR is closing on Tuesday May 15th 2018. Thank you to those who have already submitted an application. For those who are still intending to apply, please note that we would like CV's in PDF format and by 12pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV's and a short statement of interest to: bfaucher@uottawa.ca
Regards,
Benoit Faucher
On behalf of APECS Canada board members
CryoLab for Arctic, Antarctic and Planetary Studies (CLAAPS)
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics
University of Ottawa
