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Subject: Re: Plant science discussion group
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:47:00 -0600
From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
References: <20090127132908.cmbdp37gskocso0s(a)webware.cc.umanitoba.ca>
Hello all,
This week's discussion will be on pros and cons of GMOs.
We will meet in grad lounge on Wednesday (Feb25th) at 4:30pm.
Hope to see you there!
PSDG
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: Research position in agrl and climate change
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:26:54 -0600
From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
Hi Bev,
Please forward this to all graduate students in plant science.
Thanks
Muthu
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Hi everyone,
Thought some of you may be interested on this project.
Researcher -Climate change and agricultural systems
Wageningen University and Research Center, Netherlands
Job descriptionIn September of last year the so-called Delta Committee
issued a report and advice to the Dutch government on how to make The
Netherlands climate-proof for the century to come. Dutch agriculture is
one of the sectors significantly affected by climate change; efficient
and effective adaptation strategies are needed. Effects of higher
temperatures and different rainfall and rainfall patterns in a changing
international economy and markets affect sectors, individual farms and
fields. Hence, adaptation strategies should be multi-scale with a good
mix of measures at regional, farm and field level. Such strategies must
be facilitated by efficient policies, promoting the use of effective
adaptation strategies for the agricultural sectors while avoiding
negative influences on other types of land use.
This vacancy offers an opportunity to play a key role in a research
project that will use a multi-scale and quantitative approach for
assessing adaptation strategies for Dutch agriculture at field, farm and
regional level, considering climate change and other European and
international developments.
You will develop and use bio-economic models, a farm typology and a
biophysical simulation model. These models will be used to assess
alternative adaptation strategies in the context of market developments,
policy changes and technological innovations. Economic and environmental
effects will be investigated for regions, farm types and fields. Risk
and uncertainties about weather, price, policy and market changes will
be included in the assessment. Compatibility and acceptability of
alternative policies to promote adaptation will be investigated using a
pre- and post-modelling approach. Participation of stakeholders is
possible through collaboration with a project running in parallel to the
model-based project. You will perform your own research, but will also
supervise and integrate research of others in the project.
RequirementsRequired education/skills: The candidate has completed a PhD
in a relevant domain and subject (e.g. Plant Sciences, Agronomy,
Environmental Science, Biology, Resource Ecology), with affinity for
social sciences including economy. He/she has proven capabilities in
systems analysis, simulation modeling and other quantitative methods, in
computer programming languages, is fluent in English and has good
writing skills. Thorough knowledge of Dutch or Western European
agriculture is an asset. The candidate is able to communicate well with
fellow researchers in similar and other relevant disciplines, and is
willing to take initiative and fulfill an integrating role.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s) :
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers( Scientific
discipline: Agriculture)
OrganizationWageningen University and Research centre
Conditions of employmentEmployment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 18 months.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a Post-doc position at Wageningen University for a period of 18
months.
Gross salary min. ? 3190 (scale 11) and depending on experience.
Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be
obtained from:
Dr. Matin van Ittersum
Telephone number: 31 317 482382
E-mail address: martin.vanittersum@ wur.nl
<http://us.mc953.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=martin.vanittersum@wur.nl>
ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 20-02-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by
sending your application to:
Wageninge University, Plant Production Systems group
Personnel & Organisation
L. Bikker
P.O. Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen. psg(a)wur.nl
<http://us.mc953.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl&s…>
Best-
Muthu
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: Meeting with Plant/Seed Physiologist candidate Dr. Mark Belmonte
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:44:35 -0600
From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
References: <49933CC6.1040603(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
Hello all,
Plant Science Department is in the process of hiring an assistant
professor. One of the candidates, Plant/Seed Physiologist Dr. Mark
Belmonte, will be visiting our department on February 19th and 20th. It
is recommended that graduate students held a meeting with candidates and
give their feedback regarding the suitability of the person for the
position.
We will meet Dr. Belmonte on February 20th, Friday, at 2:00pm in
Graduate Lounge.
All are welcome!
Regards
Harun
At Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:01:58 -0600, Bev Godard wrote:
> Good afternoon to all,
> For your reference, please find attached the February 19/20, 2009
> itinerary for Plant/Seed Physiologist candidate Dr. Mark Belmonte.
>
> Regards,
> Bev
>
> --
> Bev Godard
> Secretary Department of Plant Science
> University of Manitoba
> 66 Dafoe Road
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> R3T 2N2
> Phone: (204) 474-8563
> Fax: (204) 474-7528
> Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Postdoctoral position in plant stress biology
Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:58:41 -0600
From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
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Hi everyone,
FYI
Postdoctoral Researcher
Disease and Stress Biology Department, John-Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the newly established
group of Dr. Isabel Bäurle at the John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
(Disease and Stress Biology Department). The successful applicant will
join a team studying the role of epigenetic mechanisms in the long-term
adaptation to abiotic stress with a focus on the model plant Arabidopsis
thaliana. The successful applicant will perform mutagenesis screens in
Arabidopsis to identify components involved in long-term adaptation to
abiotic stress, characterise the mutants phenotypically and molecularly,
and positionally isolate the affected genes. The post holder will also
perform expression and chromatin state analyses, transgene construction
and generation of transgenic plants.
Applicants will hold a PhD in a relevant area of biology (e.g. genetics
or molecular biology). We are looking for a highly motivated individual
with a strong interest in basic research questions, the demonstrated
ability to independently and efficiently organise their work and the
readiness to learn new techniques and keep up with a large amount of
literature. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are
essential as the post holder will work closely with the group leader and
other members of the team.
Salary on appointment will be within the range *£26,088 to £28,986* per
annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a two year
limited term contract.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our
web site http://jobs.jic.ac.uk <http://jobs.jic.ac.uk/> or contact Human
Resources, The Operations Centre, Norwich Bioscience Institutes,
Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK, 01603 450462 *quoting reference 1001801*.
*The closing date for applications will be 26th February 2009.*
Best -
Muthu
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Graduate Lounge
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:44:13 -0600
From: Victoria Gauthier <umgauthv(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
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Hi everyone,
As some of you may already be aware, we've been experiencing a number of
thefts from the grad lounge. It began with someone stealing the money
from the coffee club and recently a student has had some of the
belongings taken from their backpack that was left in the lounge. To
cut down on these thefts, please make sure that both doors into the
lounge are locked (both the main entrance and the one leading to the
greenhouse) after 5pm.
Thanks for your help!
PSGSA
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF)
Complete applications must be received by the Department of Plant
Science by February 13, 2009.
--
Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Awards
The Faculty of Graduate Studies allocates funds to assist master's and
Ph.D. students with costs for travel for presentations of papers,
posters or other creative work pertinent to their studies.
March 1, 2009 is the application deadline for conferences scheduled from
April 1 to July 31, 2009. Applications are available at
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm
--
Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Symposium abstract deadline extended
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:28:02 -0600
From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
Hi Bev,
Please forward this to all graduate students in plant science.
Thanks
Muthu
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for everyone who already forwarded the abstract for the grad.
student symposium. I am still waiting for a substantial number of
abstracts from our campus. The deadline is now extended to Monday, Feb
9. Please forward them as soon as possible.
Thanks!
Muthu
--
Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca