Monday, February 20, 2017

Cornell - Postdoctoral Research Associate

The New York State Water Resources Institute (WRI) in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University is inviting applications for a position in the field of water resource science & management. We are looking for an individual with a PhD in environmental engineering, hydrology, land use planning, geography or related fields, and an interest in outreach and applied research focused on watershed and estuary management in NY’s Hudson Valley.

The applicant will be expected to develop and maintain a relationship with WRI staff working off-campus in the Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP), and perform research and outreach that furthers goals outlined in the HREP Action Agenda. Experience in using tools/methodologies such as statistics, hydrological modeling, geographic information systems, natural resource assessment, and economic planning is desirable.

How to Apply
To apply, send a statement of interest, a CV and the names and contact information of at least two references to Brian Rahm (bgr4@cornell.edu). Applications will be considered until the position is filled. This position is initially planned for 1 year with renewal contingent on funding. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

UW-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/ECO-HYDROLOGY– ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) invites applications for a full-time (9-month; 100% FTE) tenure-track Assistant Professor (0116) position to begin Autumn 2017. http://www.cfr.washington.edu/

The person appointed to this position must:
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or a related engineering field, or be a licensed professional engineer in good standing. 
  • Hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in an appropriate area of engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field.
  • Have demonstrated interests in teaching and mentoring.
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted as a single PDF to SEFSjobs@uw.edu with Environmental Engineering/Eco-hydrology in the email title. The application must include the following:
1) Letter of application;
2) Curriculum Vitae;
3) Description of research accomplishments (2 pages);
4) Statement of research plans (2 pages);
5) Statement of teaching interests (1 page);
6) Names and contact information of at least 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2017. For questions about this position, including potential disability accommodations, please contact Rick Gustafson (pulp@uw.edu) or Jim Fridley (fridley@uw.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

AEES Annual Meeting - Call for Abstracts

17th Annual American Ecological Engineering Society Meeting
Ecological Engineering for Adaptation in the Anthropocene
May 23-25, 2017 Classic Center in Downtown Athens, GA

Abstracts are due February 22nd, 2017. [http://aees2017.uga.edu/abstracts.html]

The American Ecological Engineering Society is accepting proposals for presentations at their 17th Annual Meeting under the theme “Ecological Engineering for Adaptation in the Anthropocene,” hosted by the University of Georgia.. We welcome proposals of research and applications in the field of ecological engineering as they pertain to the built and natural environment as viewed from an integrative perspective of engineers, scientists, designers, planners, policy makers, and society. Students should check the conference website for details regarding student travel awards. 

The program will include invited speakers, technical presentations, posters and exhibits, field trips, and networking opportunities. Student participation is critical, with emphasis on design experiences and mentoring for our future ecological engineers. To encourage student participation, we will soon be announcing details of student conference travel awards.

Proposals for platform presentations will be accepted through February 22, 2017. A technical program committee will review all proposals and announce acceptance by mid-March. Poster presentation proposals will be accepted through April 2017.

To submit a proposal, please email a .pdf of your abstract (word limit = 250) to aees2017@uga.edu.

Please ensure your abstracts adhere to the following template:
  • Title
  • Corresponding Author, Author #2, Author #N
  • Corresponding Author Contact Information: Institution, address, email, phone
  • Keywords: List three to five keywords
  • Oral or Poster Presentation
  • Abstract

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Register Today for Graduate Student Research Day 2017

GSRD 2017 is all set to happen on April 3rd, 2017 (Monday) in the Grand Ballroom of the Reitz Union from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. GSRD will also be kicking-off Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) 2017.

GSRD is designed to showcase the breadth of graduate studies across the UF campus and revolves around a poster presentation competition that is open to all graduate students from all disciplines. Cash prizes will be awarded for top posters and exciting prizes await our raffle winners.

The theme for the GSRD 2017 is 'NETWORKING'. If you are looking to refine your networking skills, or to learn more tips and tricks to present yourself on LinkedIn or at personal interviews, then this event is for you! Sign up for our networking session to experience it first-hand.

The keynote speakers for the event are:
1. Julie E. Dodd, MA, Ed.D., Professor, College of Journalism and Communications, UF
2. Alexander D. (Alex) Sevilla, MBA, BBA, Ed.D., Associate Dean & Director, Heavener School of Business, UF

Participate in our Instagram photo contest for cool prizes too!! You can enter to participate in the Instagram photo contest by following UF OGAP on Instagram at uf.ogap and on twitter at @uf_ogap. Post a picture of yourself at the GSRD 2017 using the hashtag #UF_GSRD17. Invite your friends to follow us and like your picture!

Take advantage of this opportunity to practice your presentation skills and compete with your peers for a top poster award! Our poster slots fill up fast and only the first 200 posters can compete in the poster competition. Save your spot in the poster competition by registering at http://ogap.graduateschool.ufl.edu/events/current/. Registration closes on March 3rd, 2017. If you do not wish to present a poster, please join us and register as an attendee!

For more information, please contact: Jude Masannat- jmasannat@ufl.edu.

U of M Faculty position opening in Agriculture Informatics

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota seeks candidates for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in the broader area of measurement science and agro-bioinformatics with research and teaching (50%/50%) responsibilities.

The goal of the measurement science and agro-bioinformatics position is to improve efficiency in agricultural systems by developing new ways to collect, interpret, and analyze agricultural data at various scales, and help create management solutions to improve decision making.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter referencing the Measurement Science and Agro-Bioinformatics faculty position; detailed curriculum vitae; statement of research (2 pages); statement of teaching (1 page); copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a brief statement describing interest in, experience with, and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness (1 page); and a list of three references including contact information to the online application system described below. Letters from three references should be sent to bbe1390@umn.edu. To guarantee full consideration, all application materials, including reference letters, must be received by March 20, 2017. Review of applications will begin March 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. The position will be available in Fall 2017.

Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System: https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs. Enter Job ID 315687.

Please visit the following links to learn more about the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, www.bbe.umn.edu; the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, www.cfans.umn.edu; the AGREETT program; www.cfans.umn.edu/agreett; University of Minnesota Informatics Institute (UMII) http://www.research.umn.edu/umii/; and University of Minnesota Extension, www.extension.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.