February 2019 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Research Scientist position in Winnipeg
by Bev Godard 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Bev Godard Secretary to the Department Head Department of Plant Science 222 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 PH: 204-474-8563 FAX: 204-474-7528 Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca -----Original Message----- From: Anita Brule-Babel Sent: February-26-19 1:21 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Fw: Research Scientist position in Winnipeg ________________________________________ From: Graefenhan, Tom (PHAC/ASPC) <tom.graefenhan(a)canada.ca> Sent: February 25, 2019 9:56 AM To: Graefenhan, Tom (PHAC/ASPC) Subject: Research Scientist position in Winnipeg Dear colleague, The Grain Research Laboratory of the Canadian Grain Commission has posted my former position, which is currently located at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN) near the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba. Please help sharing the job poster as widely as possible. Deadline to apply is March 15. https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the position. Kind regards, Tom Tom Gräfenhan, MSc, PhD Director, Science Technology Core and Services / National Microbiology Laboratory Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch Public Health Agency of Canada / Government of Canada tom.graefenhan(a)canada.ca<mailto:tom.graefenhan@canada.ca> / Tel: 204-789-6021 Directeur, Technologie scientifique principale et services / Laboratoire national de microbiologie Direction générale de la prévention et du contrôle des maladies infectieuses Agence de la santé publique du Canada / Gouvernment du Canada tom.graefenhan(a)canada.ca<mailto:tom.graefenhan@canada.ca> / Tél.: 204-789-6021

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Assistant Professors in Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
by Martha Blouw 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

Assistant Professors in Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (Cluster Hire) The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada is seeking outstanding candidates for three full-time, tenure-track positions in Plant or Soil Science, as part of the Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment group, the Applied Biology program and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2020. For more information please click the link below. https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/assistant-professors-in-sustainable-agriculture… Martha

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FW: Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) PhD Student Summer School - May 2019
by Martha Blouw 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

From: CEPLAS Gradschool [mailto:gradschool@ceplas.eu] Sent: February-21-19 3:32 PM To: CEPLAS Gradschool Subject: Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) PhD Student Summer School - May 2019 [cid:x8DO6xJH9Oe3lnrjCRCEW6z@mordor.rrz.uni-koeln.de] Dear Colleague, The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) – a cooperation of the University of Cologne, the University of Duesseldorf, the Max-Planck-Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the Forschungszentrum Jülich - is organising in cooperation with Washington State University, Michigan State University and UC Davis the “Transatlantic Summer School - Frontiers in Plant Sciences” in Maria in der Aue (near Cologne, Germany) held between 27 to 31 May 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for PhD students to get an insight into the latest developments in plant science, present their own research and to network with colleagues and renowned plant scientists. The fee for the whole programme incl. accommodation and full board is EUR 145. Travel costs are not included. Further details can be found at the CEPLAS website: www.ceplas.eu<http://www.ceplas.eu> and the attached poster. We should be very grateful if you could circulate the poster in your department/School and put it on your noticeboard. For any further questions, please e-mail ceplas-summerschool(a)uni-koeln.de<mailto:ceplas-summerschool@uni-koeln.de> Yours sincerely Andreas Weber (Speaker CEPLAS) Stan Kopriva (Organizer Summer School and Co-Speaker CEPLAS)

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Special Seminar - Plant Science Graduate Students Association - February 28, 2019
by Christy Doyle 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, there will be a Special Seminar hosted by the Plant Science Graduate Students Association with sponsorship from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund "Green Revolution 2.0: Towards a Natural Systems Agriculture" Presented by Dr. Tim Crews Director/Research and Lead Scientist Ecology Program, The Land Institute Salina, Kansas At: 3:30 PM Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre 130 Agriculture Building University of Manitoba Coffee and refreshments at 3 PM ALL ARE WELCOME! (poster attached)

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Univerisity of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

For Master's students only in 2019-2020 Please find the attached application and instructions for the 2019-2020 UMGF competition. Application deadline: March 15, 2019. Please let me know if you intend to apply, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Martha

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Festival on Friday!
by Leanne Koroscil 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Festival du Voyageur is this Friday and we hope you'll come! Remember to purchase your tickets online before going: https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/ <https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/>If you are only planning to go on Friday, select the orange "Day Pass Feb 15th" option. We will meet at the main entrance around 7:00 PM, and you can choose to stay in a group or wander around on your own. Please dress for the weather!! Lots of people bundle up with boots and snowpants. The sign up sheet is in the lounge, please indicate if you need a ride. Transportation options: https://www.heho.ca/en/transportation/ That's all, Leanne and Deanna

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FW: Plant Ag Faculty Search - Forage and Specialty Crops
by Martha Blouw 08 Feb '19

08 Feb '19

________________________________ Good Afternoon: The Department is currently recruiting for a faculty position specializing in Forage and Service Crops. The advertisement and application instructions can be seen at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad19-02.shtml . Please assist us in getting the word out to potential candidates, or people who may know potential candidates throughout your contact networks. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2019 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Thank you for your help, Jen ~~~ Jen Kingswell | Chair's Administrative Assistant Department of Plant Agriculture | University of Guelph Crop Science Bldg. Rm 309 | 50 Stone Rd. E | Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 519-824-4120 Ext. 56083 | jkingswe(a)uoguelph.ca<mailto:jkingswe@uoguelph.ca>

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday February 14, 2019
by Jackie Edelson 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

On Thursday February 14, 2019, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Reading the Leaves: Aerial Field Phenotyping for Plant Breeding and Agronomy" Presented by: Dr. Steve Shirtliffe, Professor Department of Plant Science University of Saskatchewan 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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FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP
by Martha Blouw 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2Gcdneb> Minimum value of $2,500 * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: March 1, 2019 More Info<http://bit.ly/2Gcdneb> One award returned Name FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP Research Fields TEST Unrestricted Categories No categories available Citizenship No citizenship available Eligibility In years where funds are available, the Faculty of Graduate Studies will offer scholarships to full-time graduate students at the University of Manitoba. Scholarships will be offered to meritorious graduate students who demonstrate significant academic achievement, research ability, and scholarly potential. Not all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed to receive a scholarship. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will confirm the availability of funds for this scholarship annually. In years when funds are available, scholarships with a minimum value of $2,500 will be offered to graduate students who: (1) are enrolled full-time in a thesis-based program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies within the first two years of a Master's program or the first four years of a Ph.D. program; (2) have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 based on the the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study; (3) have defended their thesis proposal; and (4) are in good standing with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to students who do not hold funding, but all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. The selection committee will determine the number and value of awards offered each year based on the funds available. In years when funds are available, multiple competitions may be held. The Faculty of Graduate Studies will set the deadline(s) each year. No awards will be offered in years when no funding is available. The selection committee will be named by the Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (or designate). Value a minimum of $2,500 Currency Canadian Tenable at No details on tenability available Deadlines March 1 Application Details To apply, complete the online application available at the following link https://manitobagrad.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/McaE4ckkk03m0x8k3Ll.ssc The application package must include: 1. The completed online application 2. A reference letter from the student's advisor (maximum 500 words) 3. The thesis proposal form Please direct any questions about the award to Roxanne Tackie, Awards Assistant with the Faculty of Graduate Studies at roxanne.tackie(a)umanitoba.ca.<mailto:roxanne.tackie@umanitoba.ca.%3C/br%3E>

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Festival du Voyageur
by Deanna McLennan 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Hello, We are planning to attend Festival on Friday, February 15th. Please email Deanna or sign-up in the lounge, if you plan to attend! We can make a plan from there. More information: Evening tickets (valid from 6pm - midnight). Available online - $25.00. https://www.heho.ca/en/buy-tickets/ FAQ’s (including info on the shuttle service): https://www.heho.ca/en/festival/faq/ That’s all, Deanna & Leanne

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