January 2009 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

[Fwdfrom Muthu: Phd position in plant biology]
by Bev Godard 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Phd position in plant biology Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:59 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ------------------ PhD Student Plant Sciences/Biology Wageningen UR, The Netherlands Project Information: A basic determinant of plant productivity is photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a complex, highly regulated process involving the co-ordinated action of many proteins and cofactors, and in addition to its own particular complexity it has a complex relationship with yield. The aim of this project is to unveil the natural variation for photosynthetic capacity and identify the genetic factors for this variation using a collection of Arabidopsis natural accessions and segregating populations. A sophisticated robotised plant imaging system based on chlorophyll fluorescence will be used to detect variation in the capacity for photosynthetic flexibility of plants by comparing plants exposed to optimal and various suboptimal conditions. This variation will be used to identify quantitative trait loci for photosynthetic flexibility. The loci identified by this means will be further studied to understand the identity of the gene(s) underlying the QTL and the role(s) in plant physiology. This is a collaborative project between the Laboratory of Genetics (Dr. Mark Aarts), the Horticultural Production Chains Group (Dr Jeremy Harbinson) and Plant Research International (Dr. Jan Snel), all at Wageningen UR. It is jointly funded by NWO-ALW and the Technological Top Institute Green Genetics. Job Description: The PhD student will design and run the scientific programme described above. The student will be required to publish his/her results in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as in a PhD thesis. As a member of the Graduate School for Experimental Plant Sciences participation in various taught courses organized by the School will be compulsory and the student will be expected to assist in the delivery of undergraduate education. RequirementsRequired education/skills:University Graduate The research will require skills in plant physiology and/or (molecular) genetics, so you should have studied Biology, Plant Sciences, Plant Biotechnology or alike and obtained either an MSc or a 1st or upper 2nd Honours Degree at BSc level. Experience with Arabidopsis and QTL analysis, gene functional analysis or chlorophyll fluorescence and related photosynthetic techniques is considered an advantage. You are highly motivated to establish a scientific career, are fluent in English and you value the benefits of collaboration, but are prepared to perform independent research. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s): - Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Agriculture) OrganizationWageningen UR, Laboratory of Genetics The research of the Botanical Genetics section the Laboratory of Genetics is focused on the development of new genetic tools such as populations and lines, as well as ways to efficiently analyze them, to advance the study of the genetic basis of natural variation, mainly using the model plant species Arabidopsis thaliana or related Brassicaceae species. The main areas of biological interest are plant growth and performance, adaptation to heavy metal exposure and plant nutrigenomics. Conditions of employmentEmployment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 4 years, with a go-no-go decision after 18 months. Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: We offer a full-time position, 38 hours a week, for 4 years, with a go-no-go decision after 18 months. The monthly salary will start at ? 2042 in the first year, increasing to ? 2612 in the fourth year. Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. Mark Aarts, Laboratory of Genetics Telephone number: 31 317 485413 E-mail address: mark.aarts(a)wur.nl <mailto:mark.aarts@wur.nl> Or Dr. Jeremy Harbinson, Horticultural Production Chains Telephone number: 31 317 483660 E-mail address: jeremy.harbinson(a)wur.nl <mailto:jeremy.harbinson@wur.nl> ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 15-02-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to: Wageningen UR, Laboratory of Genetics Department Personnel & Organization Mrs. H. Casteels P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg(a)wur.nl <mailto:vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl?subject=ApplicationPhD%20student%20PlantSciences/Biology> 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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Awards received in 2008
by Bev Godard 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Good afternoon to all, I am beginning to prepare the Department's 2008 Annual Report. By return e-mail, would you please advise me of the awards you received in calendar year 2008. Thanks! Cheers, 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

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Top-up available for awards
by Martha Blouw 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

Did any of you start receiving a major external (not a U of M award) award in January 2009? If so, a top-up to that award may be available. Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks. -- 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: Friday Night Fun]
by Bev Godard 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Friday Night Fun Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:26:20 -0600 From: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> References: <497F6752.606(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> Hi everyone! Wow, can you believe January is almost over! Its been a busy month, so now its time to relax a little ... come to the *Grad Lounge this Friday January 30 at 4:30 pm* for some board game fun (like Farmopoly). Feel free to bring your own games and food, or just bring yourself. any questions, email Iris: umvaisma(a)cc.umanitoba.ca see you there! 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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International Graduate Student Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

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[Fwd from Harun: Plant science discussion group]
by Bev Godard 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Plant science discussion group Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:29:08 -0600 From: umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello all, Plant Science discussion group will meet Thursday (Jan 29) at 4:30 in graduate lounge. If you want to talk about a specific topic please let us know! We will continue our discussion from last week about the role of scientists in society but it could be modified according to the general consensus. All are welcome, especially those who are frustrated or intrigued by......... you name it! Please respond to Harun if you are planning to join; umcicek(a)cc.umanitoba.ca or you can simply show up! See you all! 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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[Fwd: Federal Government Student Jobs / Emplois pour étudiants au gouvernement féd�]
by Bev Godard 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Federal Government Student Jobs / Emplois pour étudiants au gouvernement féd� Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:30 -0500 From: Samy Pelerin <Samy.Pelerin(a)inspection.gc.ca> To: Élizabeth Powles <Elizabeth.Powles(a)inspection.gc.ca> ** High Priority ** (la version française suit.) Hello, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s Plant Health and Biosecurity Directorate is looking to staff student summer positions in Ottawa, in the areas of horticulture, potato, forests, grain and oilseeds, and invasive alien species. We would appreciate if you could circulate the attached job poster to potentially interested students. La Direction de la protection des végétaux et biosécurité de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) est à la recherche d’étudiants pour combler des postes d’été à Ottawa, touchant les domaines de l’horticulture, des pommes de terre, des forêts, des grains et oléagineux et des espèces exotiques envahissantes. Veuillez faire circuler l’avis d’emplois ci-joint auprès d’étudiants potentiellement intéressés. Merci d’avance, Samy Pelerin, M.Sc. samy.pelerin(a)inspection.gc.ca (613) 221-3879 | Fax: (613) 228-6628 Program Officer | Officier de programme Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments Horticulture Division | Division de l'horticulture Potato Section | Section des pommes de terre 59 Camelot Drive | 59, chemin Camelot OTTAWA, Ontario, K1A 0Y9, Canada Office/Bureau 3207 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada www.inspection.gc.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

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[Fwd from Muthu: Reminder: Abstract submission deadline]
by Bev Godard 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Reminder: Abstract submission deadline Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:01:47 -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 ----------------- Hi everyone, The symposium dates are nearing and we are speeding up the arrangements. At this time I would like to remind you that the deadline for submission of abstracts is this Friday, Jan 30th. I am still waiting for most of your abstracts so please forward them to me as soon as possible. Please check the attached document for the instructions on preparing the abstract. 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

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[Fwd: FGS Announcements for the week ending January 23, 2009]
by Martha Blouw 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

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[Fwdfrom Muthu: Asian movie festival]
by Bev Godard 26 Jan '09

26 Jan '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Asian movie festival Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:34:05 -0600 From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca --------------- Hi everyone, Some of you may already know this but it is not too late.... Here is the rest of the schedule of Asian movie festival at U of M: Monday, Jan 26 , 7pm, MPR in University Center (2nd floor, Multi-Purpose Room)-Japanese students' association Tuesday, Jan 27, 7pm, MPR in University Center-Phillippines students' association Wednesday, Jan 28, 7pm, MPR in University Center -Taiwanese students' association All movies are shown at free of charge. 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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