Confirmed panel members for Leadership in Science, a free workshop during the Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference

Here's the confirmed panel for our Leadership in Science workshop at the Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference.

We have confirmed:
Dr Dana Bergstrom, Australian Antarctic Division; terrestrial ecologist; SCAR delegate
Dr Tony Worby, CSIRO - deputy chief
Dr Rick Stuart-Smith, Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies; early career researcher; marine biodiversity
Prof. Michael Stoddart, Chair of Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies Board; 14 years as Lecturer and Reader in Zoology
Dr Andrew Martin, Victoria University of Wellington; early career researchers; sea ice ecology

Hosted by APECS (Oceania) the workshop runs 28th June 2013, 1-4pm at the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay campus, Tasmania, Australia.

The afternoon will feature a variety of activities and the panel discussion.  To reserve your spot for this free workshop refer to our flyer and follow the registration instructions.  See you there!

Register now for 'Leadership in Science', a free workshop at the Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference

APECS (Oceania) will host Leadership in Science, a free workshop during the Strategic Science in Antarctica Conference, Hobart, Australia.

The workshop runs 28th June 2013, 1-4pm at the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay campus.

Follow the registration instructions on the accompanying flyer to reserve your spot for this afternoon of activities and panel discussion.

Amazing Antarctic opportunity for PhD students

The Spirit of Mawson Australasian Antarctic Expedition 2013-2014
http://www.spiritofmawson.com/

A team of scientists from the University of New South Wales, plus members from other national and overseas institutions will be journeying from Hobart to Commonwealth Bay via the subantarctic islands.  Over the course of the expedition they will be conducting research into oceanography, climate and biology to provide "the first complete snapshot of this region for a century". (from their website (http://www.spiritofmawson.com/expedition_aims/)

Spirit of Mawson Australasian Antarctic Expedition 2013-2014 is offering four postgraduate (PhD) students the exciting opportunity to join them as volunteers on the expedition.

To be considered for a volunteer role on the expedition applicants must be a registered postgraduate student and able to defer their studies between 23 November 2013 and 6 January 2014 for a minimum of 3 weeks.  Successful applicants will provide support to the scientific team and assist in communicating their results of the expedition


For more details on eligibility and application instructions below.

www.spiritofmawson.com/get-involved/#postgrad

Application deadline is 5 pm Australian Eastern Seaboard Time, 13 September 2013.  It is anticipated that shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview in October.

Free Leadership in Science Workshop, 28 June 2013, Hobart

Free Leadership in Science Workshop

The workshop is being hosted by APECS (Oceania) during the Strategic Science in Antarctic Conference and will run on 28 June 2013, 1 - 4pm, at University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.

Pull on your mingling pants and get ready to enjoy an afternoon of activities, including a panel discussion with key members from the Antarctic and marine community.

Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend, or seven! To register, go to (https://events.cdesign.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=381&s=_4PC0UUEX1), fill out your demographic details, and select ‘W14 – Leadership in Science’ (right down the bottom). Did we mention it’s free?

The panel for APECS Oceania's Leadership in Science Workshop has been confirmed and includes:

Dr Dana Bergstrom (Australian Antarctic Division; terrestrial ecologist; SCAR delegate)
Dr Tony Worby (CSIRO - deputy chief)
Rick Stuart-Smith (Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies; early career researcher; marine biodiversity)

Don't forget to register via (https://events.cdesign.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=381&s=_4PC0UUEX1)

Zoological Field Assistant - British Antarctic Survey - jobs.ac.uk

The British Antarctic Survey is recruiting for a Zoological Field Assistant.

The role involves carrying out fieldwork on seabirds and seals at Bird Island, South Georgia.

Check out the full position description and application details via the link below.

Zoological Field Assistant - British Antarctic Survey - jobs.ac.uk

Application deadline: 16th June 2013 

SCAR Launches A View beyond the Horizon: Future Directions in Antarctic Science

SCAR Launches A View beyond the Horizon: Future Directions in Antarctic Science, and seeks your input on THE scientific question of the next decades.

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is embarking on a unique and exciting project to identify the most important and compelling questions in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science over the next two decades. A collective, community-based vision of the 100 highest priority scientific questions will be developed to assist in strategic planning; influence future directions in Antarctic research; highlight opportunities for collaborations and synergies; identify future critical infrastructure, logistical, and technological needs; and inform international decisions about investments in the Antarctic scientific enterprise. For this project to be successful, we need your opinion and insight on what are or will be THE scientific questions that once answered, will measurably improve our understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and its connections to the Earth and climate systems and beyond.

To submit your questions, and for further details, please go directly to: http://www.scar.org/horizonscanning/

http://www.scar.org/horizonscanning/

www.scar.org

New funding for Antarctic research in Tasmania

$25 million in new funding to the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Collaborative Research Centre.

Funding reprieve for climate research centre
ABC News, 13 May 2013

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-13/funding-repreive-for-climate-research-centre/4685232?&section=news