IRES News: October 25th, 2021 | IRES and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar who uses econometric and other quantitative techniques to investigate human dimensions of biodiversity conservation. For example, research interests may include how individual and institutional actions affect conservation outcomes, or how biodiversity conservation affects aspects of human well-being. Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the application process, contact the Chair of the Selection Committee c/o melanie.train@ubc.ca. Anticipated start July 1, 2022. Share Widely! Application Link | October 25, 2021: IRES Special Seminar with Jamie McEvoy Drought is a threat to human communities and natural systems. This talk focuses on drought adaptation strategies that account for multispecies needs in a more-than-human world. Learn More | October 28, 2021: IRES's Dr. Kai Chan is one of the panelists in this year's Zero Waste Conference, which has been at the forefront of Canada’s circular economy journey. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, the conference focusses on accelerating the transition to a circular and zero waste economy, creating solutions that combine economic opportunity with benefits to wider society and the environment. Register Virtual Conference | October 28, 2021: IRES Professional Development Seminar with Suzette McFaul Suzette McFaul is the founder of SEF Canada, a local sustainable business model in resource-based communities, working with 300 communities in 22 countries creating independent economies. As Founder of Clean Gold Community Solutions, recognizing artisanal miners are entrepreneurs, she married the SEF Entrepreneurial Development program with the resources needed for sustainable artisanal mining communities. Learn More | November 2, 2021: Publishing In the Open: A Discussion on Open Access in Canada | Moderated by Stephen Chignell, IRES Ph.D. Student There is a great deal of activity in Canada that has advanced open access nationally, including publishing bodies and initiatives, and national granting opportunities and requirements. This event will explore opportunities and challenges from the perspective of two significant open access publishing initiatives, the University of Calgary Press and Coalition Publica. Learn More | November 5, 2021: BIG Difference BC 2021 BIG Difference BC is a highly anticipated regional conference celebrating behavioural science in all its forms. The annual event brings together behavioural insights experts and enthusiasts from government, academia, non-profit organizations, and industry to share case studies, best practices, and lessons learned. Dr. Jiaying Zhao is a featured speaker. Register Here | Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Climate Justice/Environmental Planning at UBC SCARP Deadline: November 1, 2021 Assistant Professor in Ecology at University of Nebraska Deadline: Review will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled Assistant Professor in Human Health and the Environment at University of Nebraska Deadline: Review will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled Ontario Research Chair in Sustainable Energy Deadline: November 15, 2021 Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Hamilton College Deadline: November 15, 2021 Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Virginia Deadline: Apply by November 15, 2021 to ensure full consideration Jack & Laura Dangermond Chair in Conservation Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara Deadline: Apply by November 15, 2021 to ensure full consideration Assistant Professor in Sustainability Transition at University of Toronto Deadline: November 17, 2021 Assistant Professor of Teaching in Critical Cartography, Computational Geographies and Transformation at UBC Geography Deadline: Review will begin November 22, 2021 and continue until the position is filled Assistant Professor position in Climate and Energy Policy at UBC SPPGA Deadline: November 25, 2021 Learn More | Graduate Student Opportunities | UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter Check out the latest UBC Library Research Commons Newsletter for events, workshops, & more! Read More | UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Update newsletter Check out the latest "GradUpdate" - a weekly snapshot of workshops and opportunities available to UBC graduate students. Read More | | Call for Applications: CGS-M & Affiliated Fellowships-Master's | UBC Affiliated Fellowships-Master's The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master's competition runs in concert with the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M; see below) competition. Approximately 50 fellowship with values ranging from $175 to $16,000 are offered through this competition. Current and prospective full-time UBC-Vancouver graduate students can apply regardless of citizenship or visa status. Students who are eligible for the CGS-M must submit a CGS-M application in order to additionally be considered for Affiliated funding. Learn More | Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M) Applicants for Tri-Agency CGS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one of the 3 available institutions. Learn More | | Climate Justice: Activating Solidarity Economies lab series This series is composed of 3 sessions focused on supporting community-based initiatives addressing climate justice. Students learn from community organizers and collaborate with each other to develop innovative solutions, bringing their ideas to action through an opportunity to receive up to $1,000 in grant funding. Application deadline: November 29, 2021. Learn More | | Call for Applications: UBC Science Strategic Innovation Fund To advance the objectives of Improving our World Through Science, UBC Science has allocated a strategic innovation fund (SIF) of up to $300,000 per year. Each year, priority areas are developed by the UBC Science community to guide SIF investments. All members of the UBC Science community are eligible to apply. Application Deadline: November 12, 2021. Learn More | | Have News to Share? Send it to us at communications@ires.ubc.ca | Contact
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