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FW: U of S Symposium 2014
by Bev Godard 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

From: Corey Lees [mailto:leesc3@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: January-15-14 10:24 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: U of S Symposium 2014 Hi everyone, the deadline for the prairie symposium at the University of Saskatchewan is quickly approaching, January 31st is the deadline to register for the march 21-22 symposium. Registrations can be made at http://plscgradsymposium.usask.ca I would love to see a great turn out to this event and to show the U of S we have some exciting research to share. The Plant Science Graduate Students Association will be providing transportation to and from saskatoon. Please come and share your research. Any questions or concerns please email me. Thank you Corey Lees President PSGSA University of Manitoba Leesc3(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:Leesc3@myumanitoba.ca> Sent from Samsung Mobile

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Jan 8 - 14)
by Martha Blouw 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: January-08-14 11:35 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Jan 8 - 14) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Jan 8 - 14, 2014 [Upcoming Awards] BERKES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/awards/berkes.html> Research Field(s): Community-based research methods including, but not limited to, community-based resource and environmental management, conservation and planning Deadline: January 17, 2014 CANADIAN ENGINEERING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION $5,000 to $15,000 - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Engineering, Women Deadline: January 30, 2014 LAW FOUNDATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Up to six Awards of $15,000 each - For Master's students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Law Deadline: January 31, 2014 MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP $9,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: February 3, 2014 MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP $11,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): International Relations or Industrial Relations Deadline: February 3, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] RECREATION SERVICES FREE WEEK! Sample some of the most popular instructional classes and use the fitness and recreation facilities for the entire week absolutely FREE! Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=1/6/2014&todate=1/6/2014…> January 6 to 10, 2014 STUDENT LIFE'S FIRST-EVER STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT! The Student Leadership Summit (SLS) is a full-day, student-run event that will bring together leaders from across the University of Manitoba for a day of workshops, networking, team building, hands-on learning and a keynote address. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/summit/index.html> Deadline to Purchase Tickets: January 10, 2014 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS COMPETITION Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt> Application deadline: January 13, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 ENDMS RESEARCH AND TRAINING NETWORK The endMS Research and Training Network is proud to announce the launch of its fourth endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (endMS SPRINT) competition. Read more »<https://www.endmsnetwork.ca/en/EducationandTraining/Pages/default.aspx> Application Deadline: January 16, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a…> AVOIDING PROCRASTINATION AND GETTING IT DONE: COMPLETING YOUR THESIS ON TIME January 16, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577326…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] January 6 to 24, 2014 The appeal period for final grades received for Fall Term 2013 courses. A student may enter an appeal through the Registrar's Office. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/grades/691.html> [Coming Up] January 10, 2014 Applications are due online by 4:30pm, for the Emerging Leader Award. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> January 15, 2014 The last sign up date for intramural participants. Team enrollment is accepted on a first come first serve basis, and is online only. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/fortgarry/intramurals/wi…> January 20, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Master's Thesis or Practica, from students expecting to graduate in May. 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FW: posting for PDF position
by Martha Blouw 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Please see the attached PDF position. Martha

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FW from Dr. Yvonne Lawley: Student Presentations for Advanced Plant Science Seminar
by Bev Godard 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

From: Yvonne Lawley Sent: January-08-14 11:21 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: Student Presentations for Advanced Plant Science Seminar PhD students needing to present a seminar during this winter term for Advanced Plant Science Seminar (PLNT 7420) need to contact Dr. Lawley by Friday January 10th to secure a spot on the seminar schedule. A notice was sent out to students enrolled in PLNT 7420 in December but no one contacted Dr. Lawley for a seminar slot. If you or one of your students will need to present, please have the student email Yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca> in order to secure a spot on the schedule. Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 105 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504<tel:204-474-6504> (Fax) 204-474-7528<tel:204-474-7528> yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: 3MT Deadline Approaching
by Martha Blouw 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

From: gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:gs-dept-grad-chairs-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Dean of Graduate Studies Sent: January-06-14 2:44 PM To: FGS Dept Heads; FGS Grad Chairs Subject: [Gs-dept-grad-chairs] 3MT Deadline Approaching [Image removed by sender. Three Minute Thesis Competition] To: Department Heads & Graduate Chairs Subject: 3MT(r) Application Deadline There is only one week left to register for this year's 3MT(r) competition. Thanks to your support, last year's competition was well-received and created quite a "buzz"! We'd like to build on that success. Please encourage the graduate students in your unit to participate in this year's competition. I am strongly encouraging all graduate students in thesis-based programs to take part in this year's 3MT(r) competition. As you know, the competition requires a challenger to contextualize and articulate (in three minutes or less) their research. Last year's challengers will attest to the fact that this is not an easy task, but was one that led to personal growth. Participating in 3MT(r) is the perfect opportunity for a student to refine their communication skills and provides a valuable opportunity to publicize their research. If you'd like to see last year's winners, please visit the following link: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/winners.html The competition is open to master's and doctoral students in thesis-based programs. Find out more information at: umanitoba.ca/3mt<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt>. Apply now: umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/apply.html<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/3mt/apply.html> The online application closes at noon on Monday, 13 January 2014. Cash Prizes! First place: $5,000 Second place: $2,000 People's choice: $1,000 I appreciate your continued support of this fun and informative event. _______________________________________ John (Jay) Doering, Ph.D., P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean (Faculty of Graduate Studies) 500 University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-9887 | Fax: (204) 474-7553 ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * Contact Us<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/contact.html> * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * 3MT<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt/> ________________________________

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FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth
by Bev Godard 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-19-13 8:29 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth Please send to all plant, soil and animal science grad students thanks martin ________________________________________ From: Lindsay.Bell(a)csiro.au [Lindsay.Bell(a)csiro.au] Sent: December 18, 2013 10:24 PM Subject: FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth In case you know of anyone who may be interested in the attached position with CSIRO in Perth. Lindsay From: Lawes, Roger (CES, Floreat) Sent: Thursday, 19 December 2013 11:04 AM To: CES AG SYSTEMS STAFF Subject: Research Scientist position available at Perth Hello Everyone, We are looking for a farming systems scientist here in Perth. The position details are available at the hyperlink below http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=5bff217e-54a5-d8f7-4f73-772aa7f2d8dd I would appreciate it greatly if you would mind forwarding this to any of your contacts or collaborators who may be interested. Kind Regards Roger __________________________________ Dr Roger Lawes Senior Research Scientist CSIRO Ecosystems Science and Sustainable Agriculture Flagship Centre for Environment and Life Sciences PMB 5 PO Wembley WA 6913 Australia T. +61 8 93336455 E. roger.lawes(a)csiro.au<mailto:roger.lawes@csiro.au>

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 18 - 24)
by Martha Blouw 18 Dec '13

18 Dec '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: December-18-13 3:48 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 18 - 24) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Dec 18 - 24, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP $9,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: February 3, 2014 MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP $11,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): International Relations or Industrial Relations Deadline: February 3, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS COMPETITION Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt> Application deadline: January 8, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 ENDMS RESEARCH AND TRAINING NETWORK The endMS Research and Training Network is proud to announce the launch of its fourth endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (endMS SPRINT) competition. Read more »<https://www.endmsnetwork.ca/en/EducationandTraining/Pages/default.aspx> Application Deadline: January 16, 2014 SPONSORED STUDENTS AND GOVERNMENT LOAN RECIPIENTS Reminder: Late payment fees will be applied to students whose arrangments are not in place by the January 7th Winter Term fee payment deadline. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm> January 7, 2014 UMSU HEALTH & DENTAL FEES For students starting in the winter the Change-of-Coverage Period is the period at the beginning of the term when you can either opt out or enrol your spouse and/or dependents in the UMSU Health & Dental Plan. Read more »<http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_ChangeofCoverag…> Opt Out Deadline: January 7, 2014 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Working with the Media January 8, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357703e…> Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays [Coming Up] January 3, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students expecting to graduate in February. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> January 6 to 10, 2014 Recreation Services Free Week! Sample some of the most popular instructional classes and use the fitness and recreation facilities for an entire week absolutely FREE Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=1/6/2014&todate=1/6/2014…> January 7, 2014 The last date for students to pay Winter Term 2014 tuition and fees. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/fee_deadlines.htm> January 20, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Master's Thesis or Practica, from students expecting to graduate in May. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 11 - 17)
by Martha Blouw 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: December-11-13 4:00 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 11 - 17) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Dec 11 - 17, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] MitoCanada Foundation: Mitochondrial Disease PhD Scholarship $35,000 (renewable up to 2 years) Read more »<http://www.mitocanada.org> Research Field(s): Mitochondrial Disease Deadline: December 16, 2013 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] 3, 2, 1… GO! Three Minute Thesis Competition Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt> Application deadline: January 8, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 TONIGHT! VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS: FREEDOM FROM RELIGION Is government going too far in the secularization of our society? Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon…> December 11, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 Robert B. Schultz Theatre, 92 Dysart Road VISIONARY (re)GENERATION PUBLIC EXHIBITION DOWNTOWN This public exhibition will allow members of the community to get a first-hand look at the winning concept and five finalists from the Visionary (re)Generation International Design Competition. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/visionary-regeneration-public-exhibition-downtown/> December 11 - 29, 2013 WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops is now open. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Working with the Media January 8, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357703e…> Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [Coming Up] December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays January 3, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students expecting to graduate in February. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: graduate students host Carman tour?
by Bev Godard 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-11-13 7:46 PM To: Bev Godard; Paul Bullock; Rob Duncan; Gary Martens; gulden(a)cc.umanitoba.ca; Yvonne Lawley Subject: graduate students host Carman tour? Hello Bev, Please send to Plant Science graduate students. Paul Bullock can inform Soil Science grad students. Dear Graduate students, The Plant Science department, sometimes in conjunction with the Soil Science department, hosts an annual field day at the Carman research centre (the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm) in July each year. The main purpose of the field day is to provide graduate students with the opportunity to show their work to the general public. While there are many other tours at Carman each summer, this is the only tour that provides a comprehensive slate of projects. The tour has traditionally been planned by the Carman station manager, Alvin Iverson, working together with some Plant Science academics. But at our recent planning meeting, we asked ourselves whether graduate students may want to take over the planning of this tour. This would provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of a major extension event. It would be possible to expand the tour beyond just the field trials, such as static displays, lunch time speaker, etc. We invite the grad student committees of Plant Science and Soil Science to discuss this invitation at your councils. If you decide to take a more active role in this field event, please let me know. If you do decide yes, keep in mind that we will provide supports - so it will be a useful educational opportunity and not just a burden. Best wishes Martin Entz Chair, Plant Science Land and Equipment Committee

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FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333
by Bev Godard 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-11-13 11:15 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 Hi Bev, Please send to all soil and plant science staff and grad students. thanks martin ________________________________________ From: Turmel, Marie-Soleil (CIMMYT) [MS.Turmel(a)cgiar.org] Sent: December 11, 2013 11:12 AM To: Martin Entz Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 Hello Martin, Here is a position that may be of interest to your students. Best Regards, Soleil _____________________________________________ From: FLORES GRAJALES, Guillermo (CIMMYT) Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 8:01 AM Subject: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Texcoco, State of Mexico Farming Systems Agronomist Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS position to be based in Zimbabwe) We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and self-motivated scientist for the position of Farming System Agronomist. The selected candidate will have excellent skills and previous experience in farming systems analysis and modeling to assess the contribution of innovative cropping systems to the sustainability of farming systems. The scientist will work as a member of CIMMYT's Global Conservation Agriculture Program (CIMMYT-GCAP), and will contribute to a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team applying systems approaches for agricultural research. The position will be based in Zimbabwe, and it is part of a twin postdoc project between Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD) and the CGIAR CRP on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) with the objective of exploring alternative cropping and farming systems for increased productivity, efficiency, resilience and adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers in Southern Africa. Specific duties of this position include: The Faming systems analysis will, for three case studies in Southern Africa (in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi): Collect and curate farm household data from existing surveys; Review and design surveys to better understand resource allocation strategies of farm households; Built a typology of farming systems in the case study regions; Interview selected farmers for resource allocation strategies; Develop a farming system model for representative farms in the study sites (components, inputs/outputs interrelationships and decision rules and thresholds) and contribute to on-going farming systems modelling efforts; Assess scenarios of alternative farming systems and adaptation to climate change; Communicate research results in the form of reports and scientific articles; Communicate to Programme/Project team developments/progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible; Communicate to the scientific community in farming systems analysis and design on results produced within research activities in the form of scientific articles and communication to international conferences as well as Communicate with the development community in the form of reports and policy/research briefs to decision makers; Design and organize databases as well as generate data to support overall research objectives; Work in close collaboration with GCAP and CIRAD researchers in the region to ensure coordinated actions and data/results exchange. This position is designed in line with the new CGIAR Postdoc job description and harmonized compensation package. Contact: Guillermo Flores, g.flores(a)cgiar.org<mailto:g.flores@cgiar.org> Human Resources/CIMMYT Reference: 12333 Deadline: Monday, 6 January, 2014 Announcement We would greatly appreciate your assistance in bringing this announcement to the attention of qualified candidates. If you or the candidate needed more information on the position, please contact the Human Resources Department to Guillermo Flores g.flores(a)cgiar.org<mailto:g.flores@cgiar.org>, Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

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