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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Two MSc opportunities at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Centre for Water Resources Research (2020 – 2021)
Towards sustainable and equitable management of water resources: Understanding the interlinkages between water, ecosystems and society through spatial mapping of ecosystem services and livelihood benefits.
JOB VACANCY: Director of Biodiversity Assessments Research Centre
(Salary Level 13) (Reference Number: BAM/2019/002) The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide vision and leadership for its biodiversity assessment and monitoring functions, including the National Biodiversity Assessment, the assessment of biological invasions and the assessment of impacts of genetically modified organisms, all of which are carried out in partnership with other stakeholders in the sector. The appointment requires the candidate to be in possession of a post-graduate degree in a relevant aspect of biodiversity science enhanced by at least 10 [...]
ResNet Post-doctoral Fellow: Monitoring change in spatial ecosystem service networks
Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $50,000 per annum + benefits Duration: 2 years Location: McGill University Supervisors: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez (McGill) and Dr. Marie-Josée Fortin (Toronto) We are seeking an exceptional postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the problem of identifying and monitoring change in spatial networks of biodiversity and ecosystem service (ES) supply. The PDF will develop appropriate quantitative methods and apply them to a selection of Canadian resource use landscapes. The specific research objectives are (i) using existing data to identify spatial ES networks in our six partner landscapes, [...]
Modeling ecosystem services across Canada: ResNet Post-doctoral Fellow
Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $50,000 per annum + benefits Duration: 2 years Location: McGill University, Montreal, Canada Supervisors: Dr. Brian Robinson (McGill) and Dr. Lael Parrott (UBC-Okanagan) This is an exciting opportunity for a quantitative geographer or interdisciplinary scientist tocontribute to innovative research through developing next-generation ecosystem service models that integrate nature and people. The PDF will source available data and develop appropriate quantitative methods in developing these models. The research program involves a consortium of leading universities across Canada working with local government and civil society partners to address real-world [...]
Into the messy spaces (PODCAST)
"There is great value in doing water and catchment-based research with people for people," says Dr Tally Palmer. “If you were to ask in the modern university how much engaged research there is, it would be very, very small. We are living in an era when society is pushing back at universities and saying, ‘for us to see that you are valuable we want to see you take the risk of getting into the messy spaces’.” Professor Tally Palmer, Director of the Institute of Water Research, won the 2018 VC’s [...]