January 2018 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Registration open for 34th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium
by Anjan Neupane 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear fellow graduate students, As most of you are aware, the Plant Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA) will be hosting the 34th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB on March 16-17, 2018. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Cultivating the Field of Big Data”. The event will host student presentations, 3-4 keynote speakers, a panel discussion and a variety of networking events. We are inviting graduate students from the University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, North Dakota State University as well as other neighboring universities in Canada and the United States. We highly encourage fellow graduate students to attend the upcoming symposium as this event will be a great opportunity to improve research skills, share ideas, and expand our network among graduate students. Please visit website www.psgsa-uofm.com<http://www.psgsa-uofm.com/> for details and updates for the schedule and speakers. The deadline for event registration is 2nd Feb 2018 and abstract submission is 23rd Feb 2018. Please follow the link on the website for registration and abstract submission. We highly appreciate fellow students for volunteering in different organizing sub-committees. We still require lots of hands for successful hosting of symposium. If you are interested in volunteering on one of the sub-committees, or helping on the days of the symposium, please let us know, as we are always looking for extra volunteers! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Anjan Neupane President, PSGSA PhD Student, Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Tel: (204)-583-0999 Email: neupanea(a)myumanitoba.ca www.psgsa-uofm.com<http://www.psgsa-uofm.com/>

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FW: CSSS and CSA: Job Posting from Dow AgroSciences, Edmonton
by Bev Godard 31 Jan '18

31 Jan '18

________________________________________ From: Steve Sheppard <sheppards=ecomatters.com(a)mail10.wdc01.mcdlv.net> on behalf of Steve Sheppard <sheppards(a)ecomatters.com> Sent: January 31, 2018 11:28 AM To: Anita Brule-Babel Subject: CSSS and CSA: Job Posting from Dow AgroSciences, Edmonton [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b381/images/image_1354552…] DOW AGROSCIENCES Research Scientist, Integrated Field Sciences R&D www.dow.com/careers Competition # 1711875 Dow AgroSciences has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Research Scientist, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The purpose of the Research Scientist job is to: (1) plan and implement field research and development programs to validate the field biology and performance of new product concepts; (2) recognize future marketplace needs and influence the development of new product concepts; and (3) provide technical support to maximize sales of new and existing products. The Research Scientist develops and maintains effective relationships with University, academic, government and private research collaborators and key customers. The successful candidate will provide commercial technical support and characterize new products through self-initiated field trials as well as cooperative research. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plan and implement field research programs to validate the performance of new products and technologies in development, and to build registration dossiers. - Hires, trains and mentors post-secondary students and contractors to assist with implementation of the field program. - Summarizes and analyzes data, sharing observations with stakeholders to support the characterization and advancement of new products. - Organizes field tours upon request and selects appropriate trials to support decision making in a regional/global trial program. - Measures and documents field performance, understands resistance issues, and identifies current and emerging trends and issues in the region. Proposes and shares technical positioning as part of cross functional product development teams. - Serves as the biology lead and technical subject matter expert on cross functional product development teams comprised of Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Formulation and Supply chain leaders. - Collaborates with the Regulatory team to summarize field data and author reportsfor the Canadian PMRA to register new active ingredients and product use patterns. - Provides input on the critical assessment and prioritization of technical needs and activities essential to the implementation of business strategy. - Establish and maintain research relationships with University, government, extension and consultant cooperators. - Identify new business opportunities for Dow AgroSciences, keep abreast of market trends, and influence development of new products. - Develop and maintain key contacts within the technical community (university, extension, federal and state agencies, natural resource non-governmental organizations, and industry/commodity associations). - Provide direct technical support to the Dow AgroSciences commercial team. - Promote proper use of Dow AgroSciences products through development and delivery of product stewardship programs. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's Degree or higher PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - PhD or higher in Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Molecular Biology, Soil Science, Agronomy or related Biological Science. - In-depth knowledge of the theories and practices of agricultural science. - Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and publishing refereed research. - A working knowledge of agronomic production practices, crop protection, biotechnology, molecular biology and/or plant genetics. - Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to transfer technology through scientific presentation and publication. Comfortable engaging and interacting with internal (marketing, sales, regulatory) and external (producers, academics, consultants) stakeholders. - Practical knowledge of education techniques and experience transferring technical information to diverse audiences. ABOUT DOW AGROSCIENCES: Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions forthe growing world. Dow AgroSciences Canada has research operates across the country, with a head office in Calgary, Alberta. Dow AgroSciences Canada is part of the agricultural division of DowDuPont(tm), a global agricultural science and technology company with a diversified seed, trait and crop protection portfolio and operations in over 130 countries. Learn more at www.dowagro.com/enca/canada and http://www.dow-dupont.com/about-dow-dupont/agriculture/default.aspx. The closing date is February 16, 2018 and applicants must apply on-line. follow on Twitter<Twitter%20Account%20not%20yet%20Authorized> | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend<http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=ca7fd4410b9dab34e3ef8b381&id=903…> Copyright (c) 2018 Canadian Society of Agronomy and Canadian Society of Soil Science, All rights reserved. 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NEW: Guidelines for Advisory Committee Meetings
by Martha Blouw 30 Jan '18

30 Jan '18

Please find attached the recently approved Department of Plant Science Guidelines for M.Sc. Student Advisory Committee Meetings / Ph.D. Student Advisory Committee Meetings. These guidelines are in effect from today on. They'll be added to the Plant Science home page for easy access. Martha

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, Feb 1, 2018
by Christy Doyle 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

On Thursday, February 1, 2018, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Isolating a Gene that Suppresses Stem Rust Resistance in Wheat" Presented by: Dr. Colin Hiebert Research Scientist, Wheat Genetics Morden Research & Development Centre Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome!!

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FW: New destinations for international research collaborations/Nouvelles destinations pour des collaborations de recherche internationales
by Martha Blouw 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

From: Mitacs Proposals Office <ProposalsOffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:ProposalsOffice@mitacs.ca>> Date: January 24, 2018 at 6:48:51 PM CST To: Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: New destinations for international research collaborations/Nouvelles destinations pour des collaborations de recherche internationales [cid:image001.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<http://www.mitacs.ca/> [cid:image003.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.facebook.com/MITACS>[cid:image004.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://instagram.com/mitacs/>[cid:image005.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<http://twitter.com/MitacsCanada>[cid:image006.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Mitacs-Official-3863606>[cid:image007.jpg@01D3952E.AD74E5F0]<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/mitacs-calls-proposals> Version française ci-dessous Read online Hello Karin Wittenburg, Please distribute to students, faculty, and international contacts. Mitacs is accepting applications for competitive international research opportunities for student travel from Canada. We recommend that students apply by May 2018 for travel planned in Fall 2018. The Globalink Research Award<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award?utm_so…> provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students to undertake research projects abroad. Projects last 12-24 weeks and all disciplines are eligible. New destinations include: * Australia * European Union member countries<https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_en> * Japan * Norway * Saudi Arabia * United Kingdom * United States The full list of destinations is available on our website<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award?utm_so…>, along with resources for finding a professor abroad, suggested application timelines, and other program information. If you have any questions, contact Mitacs International at international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. ________________________________ Veuillez faire circuler auprès des étudiants, des professeurs et de vos contacts internationaux. Mitacs accepte les demandes dans le cadre d'un concours offrant aux étudiants du Canada des occasions de mener de la recherche à l'étranger. Nous recommandons que les étudiants déposent leur demande avant mai 2018 pour des déplacements prévus à l'automne 2018. La Bourse de recherche Globalink<https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/globalink/bourses-de-recherche-mitacs-g…> fournit 6 000 $ aux finissants du premier cycle et aux étudiants des cycles supérieurs afin de mener des projets de recherche à l'étranger. Les projets sont d'une durée de 12 à 24 semaines et toutes les disciplines sont admissibles. Les nouvelles destinations comprennent : * Australie * Pays membres de l'Union européenne<https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_fr> * Japon * Norvège * Arabie saoudite * Royaume-Uni * États-Unis La liste complète des destinations est disponible sur notre site Web<https://www.mitacs.ca/fr/programmes/globalink/bourses-de-recherche-mitacs-g…>, ainsi que les ressources pour trouver un professeur à l'étranger, des échéanciers de dépôt de demande suggérés et d'autres renseignements sur le programme. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer avec Mitacs international à l'adresse international(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:international@mitacs.ca>. Best wishes, Salutations respectueuses, Ana Ana Majstorovic Proposals Office Bureau des propositions proposalsoffice(a)mitacs.ca<mailto:proposalsoffice@mitacs.ca> Sign up<https://www.mitacs.ca/en/mitacs-calls-proposals> to receive calls for proposals by email. 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Product Excellence Agronomist, Bayer Crop Science
by Martha Blouw 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Product Excellence Agronomist, Bayer Crop Science Permanent Position; Location: Field/Home-based, Brandon, MB, Regina, SK or Yorkton, SK This position is accountable to the Product Excellence Manager, and responsible for developing trial protocols as well as establishing and maintaining field trial and Digital Farming sites production for the purpose of evaluation, statistical analysis and summary with the goal of developing agronomic recommendations and identifying targeted seed quality enhancements that will provide the highest return to growers. Responsibilities:  Ability to independently conduct field research experiments as assigned  Responsible for a Minimum of 5 locations  Develop successful, sustainable and productive relationships with growers and industry  Take in-depth phenotypic evaluation notes  Others Qualifications:  Masters Degree or Degree plus equivalent experience in Agriculture or related discipline  Minimum of 2-8 years as an agronomist  Agronomic expertise and well-rounded technical skills and understanding of research and the seed industry  Thorough understanding of the InVigor Hybridization System and Seed Technology  Advanced computer and data analysis skills  Ability to work in a team as well as operate independently  Professional written and verbal communication skills  Skilled in Presentation Skills, Time Management and Managing and Understanding Behaviour differences  Trained with Forklift (where applicable), First Aid, Dangerous Goods, WHMIS Skills  Training related to technical aspects of Agriculture specifically as it applies to Breeding/Research To Apply: visit https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/Our-Company/Careers.aspx and search for positions in the Seeds Operations Department. Application deadline: 2 February 2018.

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IGSS - for international students paying the differential tuition fee
by Martha Blouw 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,700 to $5,400 (approx) Full details at: Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: April 11th, 2018 Before you apply, please review the information on the FAQ page: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/igssfaq.html The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers scholarships valued at up to the international differential tuition fee amount, to graduate students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits); (2) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in: (a) the second year of a Ph.D. program with a two-year fee structure (Plant Science/Soil Science); (b) the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (3) are paying the international student differential tuition fee; (6) are not recipients of external award funding that pays for their tuition. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning to transfer from a Master’s to a PhD program, or to apply to a PhD program for the Summer 2018, Fall 2018 or Winter 2019 term after April 1st, 2018, you are encouraged to apply and must apply by the April 11th deadline if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 2018 -2019 academic year. Even if you are unsure of what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application. International Students who are unsure if they are eligible to apply are encouraged to submit an application. An assessment of eligibility will be performed once your complete application is received. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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Reminder: Hub Night
by Deanna McLennan 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Hi everyone, This is a reminder for the Hub Night tomorrow. We will meet in the Grad Student's Lounge at 5:00 pm and head over together. We welcome everyone to join us! See you all there! Deanna McLennan PSGSA Social Director 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R37 2N2

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FW: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP)
by Martha Blouw 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

From: adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Kennis Fung Sent: January-16-18 3:38 PM To: adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP)<http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.…> Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to support Canadians (citizens and permanent residents) wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions<http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universityen.aspx>. Eligible expenses and value: The award component provided by the Chinese Government Scholarship includes: * tuition fees at participating Chinese institutions<http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universityen.aspx>; * a monthly stipend<http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?cid=97&id=2070> appropriate to the recipient’s status (Approximate values): * 2,500 Yuan for undergraduate and language students; * 3,000 Yuan for Master’s degree students; and * 3,500 Yuan for PhD students and senior scholars. * on-campus accommodation or a subsidy for off-campus accommodation (if permitted); and * comprehensive medical insurance<http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina/newsdetailen.aspx?cid=194&id=2716>. Application deadline: March 6, 2018 Full program details: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.… All inquiries regarding eligibility requirements: admin-scholarships-bourses(a)cbie.ca<mailto:admin-scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca> or 613-237-4820 International Centre contact: Kennis Fung<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca?subject=Canada-China%20Scholars'%20Exchange%20Program%202018%20> International Partnership Officer (Asia and Oceania) Please distribute the information widely. ___________________________________________________________________________ Kennis Fung International Partnership Officer | International Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html> University of Manitoba 541 UMSU University Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 (t) 1.204.474.7691 (f) 1.204.474.7648 (e) Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html>

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FW: job opportunity for a graduate student
by Martha Blouw 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

From: Agriculture Placement Sent: January-19-18 4:27 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: job opportunity for a graduate student Hello, I thought I would pass this job opportunity on as it may be suitable for an upcoming or recent graduate from a masters program. Kind regards, Helena Marak Community Liaison/Co-op and Job Placement Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 160D Agriculture Building University of Manitoba (204) 480 - 1488

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