Fwd: CfA Internship at Arctic Council Secretariat

Perhaps of interest to some?

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From: Sebastian Knecht <sebastian.knecht@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:18 AM
Subject: CfA Internship at Arctic Council Secretariat
To: "social-science@apecs.is" <social-science@apecs.is>

Hey everyone,

the Arctic Council Secretariat will hire an intern (BA/MA student) in early 2015 for a period of 4-6 months. The internship will be paid, deadline for applications is 28 December. Applicants from one of the Arctic states probably have slightly better chances. See more details here.

Best of luck!

Sebastian

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Jennifer Provencher

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CHARS launches its first Call for Proposals - Deadline for Submission: February 9, 2015 - La SCREA lance son premier appel de propositions – Date limite pour présenter une proposition : 9 février 2015

(La version française suit)

  
The CHARS' pan-northern S&T program is now launching its first Call for Proposals (CfPs). This first CfP's will initiate elements of the CHARS pan-northern S&T Program by requesting proposals that will: strengthen monitoring in northern Canada; and fill research gaps in northern regions of significant resource development.
 
The total approximate funding available is $2 million for 2015-2016, $2.5 million for 2016-17 and $2.5 million for 2017-2018. The deadline for proposal submission is February 9, 2015 at 11:59 AM (noon) Eastern Standard Time.
 
For further details, please refer to the CHARS CfPs documents attached. If you have any questions concerning the CHARS Call for Proposals, please contact the following people at the CHARS Secretariat:
 
General Enquiries
Martin Tremblay
E-mail: Martin.Tremblay@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (819) 934-1152
 
Strengthening Monitoring in Northern Canada
Donald McLennan
E-mail: Donald.McLennan@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (819) 934-1156
 
Research in Northern Regions of Significant Resource Development
Mike Gill
E-mail: Mike.Gill@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (613) 402-4935
 
Best regards,
 
Dr. Martin Raillard
Chair
CHARS Management Committee
 
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Dans le cadre de son programme de S et T du Nord, la SCREA lance son premier appel de propositions, qui permettra de mettre en branle des éléments du programme de S et T du Nord de la SCREA. Les activités faisant l'objet de ces propositions viseront à renforcer la surveillance dans le Nord canadien et à combler les lacunes en matière de recherche dans les régions nordiques ayant trait aux grands projets de mise en valeur des ressources.
 
Le financement disponible est d'environ 2 millions de dollars en 2015-2016, 2,5 millions de dollars en 2016-2017 et 2,5 millions de dollars en 2017-2018. La date limite pour présenter des propositions est 9 février 2015 à 11 h 59 (midi), heure normale de l'Est.
 
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter les documents relatifs à l'appel de propositions de la SCREA ci-joints. Si vous avez des questions concernant l'appel de propositions, veuillez communiquer avec le Secrétariat de la SCREA::
 
Questions d'ordre général
Martin Tremblay
Courriel : Martin.Tremblay@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 819-934-1152
 
Renforcer la surveillance dans le Nord canadien
Donald McLennan
Courriel : Donald.McLennan@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 819-934-1156
 
Recherche dans les régions nordiques ayant trait à des grands projets de mise en valeur des ressources
Mike Gill
Courriel : Mike.Gill@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 613-402-4935
 
Sincères salutations,
 
Martin Raillard
Président
Comité de gestion de la SCREA

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Jennifer Provencher

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APECS-PYRN-ASA-ACERA mixer at the Arctic Change Meeting

Hi Everyone, 

 

APECS, ASA, PYRN and AECRA are joining forces to host a social networking night as the ArcticChange conference kicks off. 

 

On Tuesday December 9th, 2014 the above early career researchers groups will be hosting a mixer event at Patty Boland's pub near the conference (http://pattybolands.com/). The goal is for mentors and members to meet and socialize in a casual laid back atmosphere. 

 

The mixer will start at 7pm, directly after the poster session. The evening will include games and prizes. The first 150 participants to arrive will get a free drink ticket (bring your name tag)!  And mention ArcticChange at the venue and you will receive 10% food.

You can find more information here:

http://apecs.is/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6682:arctic-change-social-networking-event&catid=796&Itemid=942&lang=en

 

Alexandre

On behalf of
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS),
The Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN),
The ArcticNet Student Association (ASA), and
The ADAPT Early Career Researchers Association (AECRA)

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Salut à tous,

APECS, ASA, PYRN et AECRA unissent leurs forces et vous propose une soirée de réseautage pour débuter la conférence ArcticChange.

Le mardi 9 décembre, 2014 les groupes de chercheurs de début de carrière mentionné ci-dessus seront les hôtes d'un événement au pub Patty Bolands, tout près de la conférence (http://pattybolands.com/). Avec comme but que les mentors et ceux de débuts de carrière se rencontre et socialisent dans une atmosphère décontractée.

L'évènement débutera à 19 heures, immédiatement après la session d'affiches. La soirée comprendra des jeux et des prix. Les 150 premiers participants arrivés se verront obtenir un billet pour une boisson gratuite (apporter votre étiquette de nom)! Et mentionne ArcticChange sur le site et vous recevrez 10% de rabais sur la nourriture.

Vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations ici:
http://apecs.is/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6682:arctic-change-social-networking-event&catid=796&Itemid=942&lang=en

Au plaisir !

Alexandre

Au nom de
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS),
The Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN),
The ArcticNet Student Association (ASA), and
The ADAPT Early Career Researchers Association (AECRA)

PDF posting at Laval

Hello Everyone, 

Here is another job posting that may be of interest to some - biophysical coupled modelling of Arctic phytoplankton communities at Laval University. 

See attachments for more details. 

Jenn

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Jennifer Provencher

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Spatial analysis job posting

Hi Everyone, 

Please find attached a job posting for a spatial analysis Arctic research assistant that may be of interest.

Jenn

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Jennifer Provencher

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Fwd: SAON Canada Results Bulletin

From the Canadian Polar Commission:

Hello:    Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) Canada is pleased to release the first issue of the SAON Canada Results Bulletin (please see below), which highlights results from monitoring initiatives occurring across the Canadian North, along with their links to policy.  This Bulletin was developed in partnership with the Canadian Polar Com­mission and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Canada.   Sincerely,   SAON Canada Website: http://www.arcticobservingcanada.ca Contact: contact@arcticobservingcanada.ca

Volume 1 Issue 1 — 19 November 2014

Long-term warming and sea ice loss lead to large-scale reductions in ice shelves along Ellesmere Island The Petersen Ice Shelf along Ellesmere Island, Nunavut has lost 61% of its total area in the last decade alone. Using long-term monitoring rec­ords, the Laboratory for Cryospheric Research at the University of Otta­wa has determined dominant factors driving these large losses including decreases in multi-year landfast sea ice, warming air temperatures, and the lack of ice inputs from upstream glaciers. It is estimated that the total loss of Petersen Ice Shelf will occur around the 2040s, thus leading to large-scale change in Arctic ice extent. Continued monitoring is nec­essary, given accelerating melt trends and the need to mitigate collision risks for shipping and offshore development.   More Details

Petersen Ice Shelf Photo Credit: Luke Copland

Diversity and distribution of Arctic marine ben­thos: Implications for sustainable development                                    ArcticNet's Marine Biological Hotspots project and the Canadian Healthy Oceans Network jointly monitored marine benthos in the Canadian Arctic to understand which factors drive the abun­dance and distribution of benthic fauna. Results suggest local­ized complexity of benthos, with the Beaufort Shelf region being a hotspot for biodiversity. In addition to informing baseline ref­erence levels, these results suggest the need for measures to promote continued biodiversity in the region in the face of in­creasing development.  More Details

Sampling sediments in Arctic Ocean Photo Credit: Martin Fortier/ArcticNet

Long-term monitoring essential to understanding links between climate change and tundra wildlife Over the past two decades, researchers from the Centre d'études nordiques have recorded a clear warming trend in Canada's Arctic tundra.  Species further up the food web (predators) can be affect­ed by changes to lower food web species (plants) as a result of cli­mate warming, as has been observed in the snow goose and Arctic fox populations. For example, earlier than normal snow melt can lead to decreased growth in goslings as they hatch before their main food source, graminoid plants, are at their peak growth and highest nutrient content.  This study highlights the importance of ensuring that monitoring and conservation efforts address a broad range of ecosystem components, rather than individual species over long periods of time.  More Details

Fox in Canada's Arctic Photo Credit: Dominique Berteaux

Determining polar bear population trends in M'Clintock Channel, Nunavut using genetic mark-recapture   The polar bear subpopulation in M'Clintock Channel experienced a marked decline leading to a moratorium on hunting activities in the region. A recent survey was initiated using new genetic meth­ods, which are less invasive than conventional survey methods. Initial results indicate 155 bears in 119 groups, of which 127 were sampled. Further analysis and ongoing surveys will provide im­portant information regarding the polar bear population to inform future management plans. More details

Polar bear in Nunavut Photo Credit: Markus Dyck

Circumpolar Working Group assessing emerging climate-sensitive infec­tious diseases    Infectious diseases transmitted between humans and animals are expected to increase in the Arctic due to warming. The Climate Change and Infectious Disease Working Group, formed in 2011, is assessing the potential health impacts of these emerging diseases in the circumpolar Arctic.  An article released by the Working Group identifies potential diseases that warrant increased monitor­ing efforts. Results will assist public health, wildlife and food security organizations in managing and communicating health risks.  More details

Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) aims to enhance Arctic-wide observing activities by facilitating partnerships and synergies among existing observation and data management activities, and promote sharing and synthesis of data and information. This Results Bulletin is an initiative of Canada's SAON National Coordinating Committee (SAON Canada) to increase awareness of monitoring and assessment results and their policy linkages. For more information about SAON Canada, please visit http://arcticobservingcanada.ca

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Join us TODAY for an APECS Webinar: CPC-CHARS Update

News for the North: A CPC-CHARS Update
Nov 18 (TODAY!), 2:00 EST Time

Join us for a live update of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) and its Science & Technology (S&T) Program. In this interactive webinar, Dr. David Scott, Executive Director of the Canadian Polar Commission (CPC), and Dr. Martin Raillard, Chief Scientist of CHARS will update us on current activities and future plans at CHARS.

How to participate? Register and reserve your spot here https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/814911232

 

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GoToWebinar has been provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket.

 

 

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Leah Beveridge, B.Sc., M.M.M.

Research Assistant

Maritime Activity and Risk Investigation Network

Dept. Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

www.linkedin.com/in/leahbeveridge

tel: 902.494.8499

email: leah.beveridge@dal.ca