Graduate Student Opportunities

This a reminder that nominations for the $5,000 Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique National Graduate Scholarship must be submitted by Friday, June 1, 2012 . See the attached for details on the scholarship and the nomination process. This 5th annual scholarship will be presented in Winnipeg at the Canadian Geotechnical Conference this fall. 

We are seeking a graduate student (MSc or PhD level) to participate in a recently-awarded NSERC Strategic Grant
Project (SPG) titled “Development of environmental fingerprinting techniques for sources of sediment and associated phosphorus within agricultural watersheds of Canada.”
This particular component of the project is based at the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management and the Canadian Rivers Institute at the University of New Brunswick. It focuses on the application of established source-tracing techniques and the development of emerging ones to help understand the sources and dynamics of sediments and nutrients (phosphorus) in fluvial ecosystems that typify agricultural watersheds in Eastern Canada (more below). Through this SPG, concurrent and complementary source-tracing projects are underway through the University of Manitoba (Prof. David Lobb) and the University of Northern British Columbia (Profs. Phil Owens and Ellen Petticrew).PDF attached with details.

Dr Brent Sinclair, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, is looking for a PhD student to join his lab next year. Please see the attached flier for details.

Research Associate or Senior Research Technician ‐ Environmental Horticulture
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is now recruiting for a full‐time Research Associate or Senior Research Technician in Environmental Horticulture to work in an industry driven research environment. Vineland is an independent, not‐for‐profit organization that was created to be a world‐class centre for horticultural science and innovation. In its capacity to enable and foster relationships with industry, academia and government, Vineland works to deliver premium product and production innovations. Vineland brings a global perspective to the Canadian horticulture industry and offers a broad range of lasting benefits to stakeholders both locally and internationally.
Aligned with industry needs, Vineland’s research priorities and outcomes are focused on the growth of the entire horticulture industry.
Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoy outstanding benefits and an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing all set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
GENERAL OUTLINE OF POSITION:
We require a motivated individual to conduct scientific research and technology development in the fields of modern greenhouse and nursery production, green roof plant production and maintenance.

*See PDF attached for more information.

Please see the revised Terms and Conditions for the new Webster Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Sciences.
Established in honour of the late Earle J.D. Webster, the Webster Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Sciences was created to fund ground-breaking environmental science research toward making a better planet. Webster attended OAC in 1927, and later went on to distinguish himself as an elementary school educator and author. He showed lifelong interest in both geology and forestry. Applicants will be considered on the basis of demonstrated research excellence in subject areas related to environmental sciences, with preference to research in natural resource management (including forestry and geology). Apply to the OAC Awards Committee with an academic CV, a letter of support from the sponsoring OAC faculty member and a research proposal for the project(s) to be completed in the Fellowship year by April 15.2012.

Centre for Environment
Job Posting – Sessional Lecturer Position – CUPE Unit 3
Fall Term 2012 (September 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012)
Job Posting: April 5, 2012
Course title: ENV 320H1- National Environmental Policy
Course description: Examines ways in which governments develop and implement policy to protect the environment within their borders. Primarily Canada, plus comparisons with other countries. The focus is upon the politics of environmental policy making, which is understood by examining the interests and powers of the relevant state and non-state actors.
Prerequisite: (ENV221H1, ENV222H1/GGR222H1)/ENV222Y1/GGR222Y1/JGE221Y1.*Additional info on attached PDF.

Job Posting – Sessional Lecturer Position – CUPE Unit 3
Winter Term 2013 (January 1, 2013 – April 30, 2013)
Job Posting: April 5, 2012
Course title: ENV 322H1- International Environmental Policy
Course description: Examines the ways in which states negotiate and implement international agreements addressing global environmental issues, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Focus is upon factors which determine the efficacy of multilateral environmental agreements and the prospects for stronger global environmental governance.
Prerequisite: (ENV221H1, ENV222H1/GGR222H1)/ENV222Y1/GGR222Y1/JGE221Y1. Additional info on attached PDF.