Belgian Polar Platform

International events International Polar Year Oslo Science Conference 2010 8-12 June 2010 - Oslo Opera House in Norway. Full details on the IPY Oslo Science Conference are available at www.ipy-osc.no/ Secretariat: IPY Conference Secretariat Richard Hart Email: ipy@elsevier.com Tel: +44 (0) 1460 259776 Fax: +44 (0) 1460 258783 Biogeochemistry of coastal seas and continental shelves - including Biogeochemistry during the International Polar Year (IPY). Session (BG3.1): EGU general assembly in Vienna, 02-07 May 2010. The session aims at fostering our understanding of the roles of coastal environments and of exchange processes along the terrestrial / coastal sea / open ocean continuum in global biogeochemical cycles. During the session recent advancements in the field of coastal and shelf biogeochemistry will be discussed. International Polar Year (IPY) studies are as welcome as all other relevant studies. Contributions focusing on carbon and nutrient and all other element's cycles in coastal, shelf and shelf break environments are invited. This session is co-sponsored by the IGBP/IHDP coreproject LOICZ and by the Canadian IPY projects Circum Polar Flaw Lead study (CFL) and GEOTRACES. Details can be found at: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2010/home.html and http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2010/sessionprogramme/BG#BG3 CAREX opportunity - Field trip in Iceland (June 2010) online call for instruments open until 1st of April In its effort to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and know-how, CAREX will organise its second field trip in Iceland on June 15-18, 2010. This event will provide an opportunity for up to 20 selected participants to interact in a field setting to deploy instruments, demonstrate the use of selected technologies, compare methodologies, exchange research experiences and help promote harmonisation of techniques and methodologies. Study sites include hot spring area and a glacier. An online call for instruments is open until 1st of April (noon - French time). CAREX Steering Committee will select the instruments to be brought on site. Selection will be based on the relevance of the expected work as well as logistical issues. It has to be noted that the Committee will give priority to sampling and life detection instruments. Selected participants will be contacted by the CAREX project Office by April 20, 2010. The project will cover travel, subsistence and logistic costs related to the participation of invited participants. More details and call info: http://www.carex-eu.org/activities/carex-iceland-field-trip-exercise.html Nicolas Walter Science Officer CAREX Project Manager Space Sciences Unit European Science Foundation B.P. 90015 - 1, Quai Lezay-Marnésia F-67080 STRASBOURG Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0)388 767 166 Fax: +33 (0) 388 370 532 www.carex-eu.org ANTABIF is seeking an IT specialist The ANTABIF (Antarctic Biodiversity Information Facility) project aims at constructing a scientific network and web portal that will provide free and open access to Antarctic biodiversity data. The project is funded by the Belgian Science Policy (BelSPO), ANTA’BIF is implemented by the Belgian Biodiversity Platform and will build on the experience accumulated in the framework of, amongst others, the SCAR-MarBIN project. ANTA’BIF offers a dynamic and challenging position, with many developments on the way, and real-time collaboration with a network of scientists and developers in Belgium and abroad. The construction and test phase of the project will run over a period of two years. Profile: IT Specialist We seek, for immediate hiring, an IT specialist (Graduate or equivalent), to take part in the implementation and development of the new Antarctic Biodiversity Information Facility (ANTA’BIF). (S)he will be in charge of the implementation of specific web developments and of the data and metadata management of the project. please see the job offer and circulate widely! you can download the original job offer in three languages here: http://www.scarmarbin.be/documents/ANTABIF_ITProfile.zip More info: Dr Bruno Danis Scientific Coordinator www.biodiversity.aq www.scarmarbin.be Free and Open Access to Antarctic Biodiversity Data SCAR seeks an Executive Officer The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) seeks an Executive Officer (full or part time) (deadline:10/01/2010) Oceans Research 2010 Internships Oceans Research has started accepting applications for the 2010 Internship Program. Interns will be able to choose any of the following 4 projects: - Great white sharks in Mossel Bay, South Africa - Bull sharks in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique - Manta rays in Zavora, Mozambique - Dolphins and whales on the Skeleton Coast, Namibia Info: Brochure For any further questions, please contact administrative manager Lezanne Brits at internship@oceans-research.com, or visit our website at www.oceans-research.com. DISCCRS V: Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium DISCCRS V Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf 13-20 March 2010 Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ Application Deadline 31 August 2009 Participation limited to thirty-four early career scholars Airfare and on-site expenses supported by the National Science Foundation http://disccrs.org/ The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced discourse), connects natural and social scientists engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. A report and list of participants from the most recent symposium is available at http://disccrs.org/reports/DISCCRS_IV_Symposium_Report.pdf During the week-long symposium -- held in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will present and discuss their research, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Confirmed mentors include Julia E. Cole (University of Arizona), Jonathan T. Overpeck (University of Arizona), Billie L. Turner (Arizona State University), and David A. Randall (Colorado State University). Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. Eligibility: PhD requirements completed April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009. Selection will favor applicants who plan to engage in interdisciplinary research careers in any subject within or relevant to climate change, its impacts and solutions. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, we welcome applicants from all countries who are interested in learning about the U.S. research system and connecting with U.S. researchers. Symposium Application instructions: http://disccrs.org/symphelp.html Register your PhD dissertation and search for other recent climate change dissertations: (over 900 PhDs have added their dissertation abstract on climate change to this database). http://disccrs.org/register.html Electronic newsletter: with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations. Public webpage: includes the dissertation registry, numerous early career resources, and symposium application instructions. http://disccrs.org/ Society Sponsors: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE. Organizers: Ronald B. Mitchell, University of Oregon; Paul H. Yancey, Whitman College; Jennifer R. Marlon, University of Oregon; and Ruth A. Ladderud, Whitman College. Funding: This Symposium is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation through grants to the University of Oregon and Whitman College. Contact: info@disscrs.org For a printable color poster of information about DISCCRS V in PDF format, please go to: http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf -- please distribute widely. Contact: info@disscrs.org For a printable color poster of information about DISCCRS V in PDF format, please go to: http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf -- please distribute widely. SCAR Seeks New Executive Director The SCAR Executive Director retires at the end of March 2010. The advert for this position and the further particulars describing it can be found on the SCAR web site at http://www.scar.org/. The advert will also shortly appear in New Scientist and Nature. Send applications detailing experience, including a full CV and the names of three referees by e-mail on or before 1 June 2009, to info@scar.org. More info: - Executive Director: Job advertising - Executive Director: Further particulars US Polar Rock Repository: more than 16,000 cataloged rock samples from Antarctica available to scientists The United States Polar Rock Repository (USPRR) currently has more than 16,000 cataloged rock samples from Antarctica available to scientists from around the world for research and analysis. To search the Online collection, go to: The USPRR website ( http://bprc.osu.edu/emuwebusprr ). The fastest way to search is to choose ‘Detailed Search’. Samples may be requested by ‘clicking’ on the Sample Bag icon. Once all of the samples have been chosen, the user will be asked for a brief description of the planned research. Many collections are waiting to be cataloged, so if you are interested in a particular region, formation, rock type etc., please email me (or use the curator link on the website) and I will see if we have upcoming collections that would be useful. We also have magnetic susceptibility metadata for thousands of samples, available upon request. Locations (in blue) of cataloged samples Current collections include: WEST ANTARCTICA: Marie Byrd Land: Anderson, Craddock, Doumani, Early, Klimov, Lundstrum, Sporli, Wade Ellsworth Land: Craddock, Grunow, Kellogg, Laudon, Vennum, White Antarctic Peninsula: Grunow, LeMasurier, Macellari Ellsworth – Whitmore Mountains: Bastion, Borg, Craddock, Doumani, Grunow, Webers TRANSANTARCTIC MOUNTAINS: North Victoria Land: Borg, Coates, Collinson, Crowder, LeMasurier, Mensing South Victoria Land: Borg, Faure, Felder, Grunow, Kurusawa (DVDP core), LeMasurier, Lundstrum Mensing, Muncy, Parker, Retallack, Treves (DVDP core), Zeller Central Transantarctic Mountains: Barrett, Borg, Coates, Collinson, DePaolo, Gunner, Horner, Lindsay, Mensing, Miller, Retallack, Zeller Queen Maud-Horlick Mountains: Askin, Borg, Burgener, Doumani, Encarnacion, Faure, Grunow, Long, Minshew, Retallack, Schopf Pensacola-Thiel Mountains: Boyd, Boyer, Ford, Grunow, Nelson, Schmidt, Taber OTHER EAST ANTARCTICA LOCATIONS: Coats Land: Steward, Schmidt, Fourcade Queen Maud Land: Neethling Wilkes Land: Loewe MISCELLANEOUS: Marine Dredges: Marie Byrd Land, Queen Maud Land, Coats Land Soils: Thiel Mountains Other Sample Locations: South Australia, South Africa, Chile and Argentina Dr. Anne M. Grunow Senior Research Scientist Curator, United States Polar Rock Repository Byrd Polar Research Center at Ohio State University 108 Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 http://bprc.osu.edu/emuwebusprr