December 2008 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships Competition
by Martha Blouw 23 Dec '08

23 Dec '08

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SOIL 7140 Soil Nitrogen
by Martha Blouw 12 Dec '08

12 Dec '08

Dr. Don Flaten will offer SOIL 7140 Soil Nitrogen in the winter term. If you or your student would like to take this course, please contact Dr. Flaten (don_flaten(a)umanitoba.ca). -- 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/

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[Fwd from Iris: grad news]
by Bev Godard 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: grad news Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:11:12 -0600 From: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi everyone! There are 3 pieces of news: 1) Great job everyone on bringing in food for the hamper! For those of you who did not get the chance to sign up for an item, we still need to buy the family gifts. You can donate money and the PSGSA will buy the gifts. You can give your money to Iris, Meghan, Anne, Victoria, Muthu, Teresa or Jessica. Please try to have in your money and food brought in by this Friday. 2) Starting this Thursday December 11, we will be having treats at coffee time for the holiday season! The treats will be free (provided graciously by the social committee)... so come to the grad lounge at 10 am for coffee, or tea, or just to have some yummy treats! ... and if you feel like bringing something so share with everyone, you can do that too. 3) Next week on Thursday December 18th at 2:00 pm in room 218 is the Plant Science Department christmas party, so make sure you come because there will be food, drinks and games. The party will end around 4:00 ... but not for the grad students! We will be going out for drinks afterwards ... probably at Tavern. see you at coffee time! Iris ----- End forwarded message ----- -- 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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Stewart Pugh External Study Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 10 Dec '08

10 Dec '08

STEWART PUGH EXTERNAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is available to MSc and PhD students who plan to travel to another institution in Canada or another country to further their studies. Value: up to $2000 Application deadline: January 23, 2009 Further details and applications are available from me. -- 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/

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[Fwd fromMuthu: Eid ul-Adha wishes]
by Bev Godard 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Eid ul-Adha wishes Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:21:58 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca -------------------- Hi all, PSGSA is pleased to extend our Eid ul-Adha (Sacrifice day) wishes to all our Muslim friends in our department. *"May the blessed occasion of Eid ul-Adha grace you with happiness and fill your home with peace! Wish you all the joys and wonders of Eid ul-Adha!"* *Eid Mubarak!* Muthu On behalf of 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

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[Fwd from Muthu: Phd position in plant biology at Wageningen, NL]
by Bev Godard 08 Dec '08

08 Dec '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Phd position in plant biology at Wageningen, NL Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:15:52 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ----------- PhD-student project EU - SPICY Wageningen University and Research Centre Wageningen (NL) and Avignon (France), (Gelderland), 38 hours per week Job descriptionGeneral information: The aim of the EU project ?Smart tools for Prediction and Improvement of Crop Yield? (SPICY; KBBE-2007-1-1-01; www.spicyweb.eu <http://www.spicyweb.eu>) is to develop a suite of tools for molecular breeding of crop plants for sustainable and competitive agriculture. The tools help the breeder in predicting phenotypic response of genotypes for complex traits under a range of environmental conditions. Pepper will be used as a model crop. Job description: Within the SPICY project, statistical-genetic models for phenotypic responses will be combined with physiological models to improve the prediction of phenotypic responses in dependence on genetic and environmental inputs. The PhD project will aim specifically at the development of QTL models for multiple traits, where the traits are related to each other via multiple links at different biological organization levels, producing network types of models. Important model classes are non-linear mixed models, graphical models, linear structural relationships models and Bayesian belief networks. This project will be a collaboration between WUR-Biometris, NL, (Marco Bink & Fred van Eeuwijk) and INRA-Avignon (Alain Palloix & Veronique Lefebvre). The student will spend about half of the time in Avignon (FR) and the other half in Wageningen (NL). The exact contract still needs to be defined as the contract should satisfy both the requirements of INRA-Avignon as those of Wageningen UR. The intention is to aim at a PhD valid in both France and the Netherlands. Additional information about this position can be obtained from Dr. Marco Bink, phone 31 317-481072, E-mail: marco.bink(a)wur.nl <mailto:marco.bink@wur.nl>, Prof. Fred van Eeuwijk, phone 31 317-482092, E-mail: fred.vaneeuwijk(a)wur.nl <mailto:fred.vaneeuwijk@wur.nl>, or Dr. Alain Palloix, phone 33 432 722741, E-mail: alain.palloix(a)avignon.inra.fr <mailto:alain.palloix@avignon.inra.fr>. RequirementsRequired education/skills:The candidate should possess a university degree at MSc level (or equivalent) in plant science or theoretical biology with substantial training in statistics and quantitative genetics, or an MSc in mathematics/statistics with a strong interest in biology/plant physiology. He/she should be motivated to combine innovative modelling and advanced data processing, using data from modern molecular-genetic analyses and extensive experimental physiological work. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) and desirably French (spoken), a science-driven curiosity. We are especially looking for a motivated and result-driven person who is a team player and possesses excellent communication skills. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s): - Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Agriculture) OrganizationWageningen University and Research centre Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an internationally renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and a viable environment. Wageningen Plant Sciences Group is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and education, Wageningen Plant Sciences Group has over 1800 staff members at 17 locations throughout the Netherlands. Conditions of employmentEmployment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 4 years. Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: Start: From 1 February 2009 Gross salary per month: ? 2042,- in the first year, increasing to ? 2612,- in the fourth year. Location: Avignon (FR) & Wageningen (NL) Duration of the contract: 4 years. The appointment is for a period of four years which period should be finished with a PhD examination. After 18 months, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the remaining period. Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. Marco Bink Telephone number: 31 317 481072 E-mail address: marco.bink(a)wur.nl <mailto:marco.bink@wur.nl> Or Prof.dr. Fred van Eeuwijk Telephone number: 31 317 482092 E-mail address: fred.vaneeuwijk(a)wur.nl <mailto:fred.vaneeuwijk@wur.nl> ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 05-01-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Wageningen UR, Chair Group Applied Statistics Plant Sciences Group, HRM Department N.G. Wondergem P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg(a)wur.nl <mailto:vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl?subject=ApplicationPhD-student%20project%20%20EU%20-SPICY> 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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SPECIAL MEETING: Dr. Peter McVetty and Pl.Sci. Graduate Students
by Bev Godard 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Good afternoon to all, I am sending the following message on behalf of Dr. McVetty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good afternoon to all Plant Science Graduate Students, A Special 30 minute meeting with Plant Science Graduate Students to discuss the Winnipeg Free Press article of Thursday, December 4, 2008 has been scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2008, 9:30 a.m. in the Plant Science Seminar Room, 218 Agriculture. Thank you. Peter McVetty Professor and Head ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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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Morrison Travel Award
by Martha Blouw 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Morrison Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science Please see attached information and application. -- 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/

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Helgason Travel Award
by Martha Blouw 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Helgason Travel Award for Graduate Students in Plant Science Please see attached information and application. -- 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/

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[Fwd from Iris: we need your help!]
by Bev Godard 01 Dec '08

01 Dec '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: we need your help! Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:14:29 -0600 From: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi Everyone! For this holiday season, the Plant Science Graduate Students' Association will be putting together a 'hamper' for a family in need. The way a 'hamper' works is that Winnipeg Harvest will assign us a family that does not have enough food for the holiday season. Then, we put together a hamper full of food and toys that will be delivered for the family. All you have to do is bring a few food items in. On the fridge in the grad lounge is a list of items. Please sign up for an item and then bring it in. The items are simple and easy to find in your house or in the supermarket (for example, soup, jam and peanut better). Please take the time to go to the grad lounge and find out what items we need so that we can help a family in Winnipeg have a happy christmas. The deadline is next wedensday december 10th ... its not that much time, but i know we can pull together and do this! thanks! iris -- 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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