Climate change adaptation in agriculture and natural resource management

Integrating climate change in sustainable development

Date: 03 -14 February 2014; Venue: East Africa, The Netherlands

-      NFP Fellowships available – apply before 07 May 2013   -

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Introduction

Without appropriate responses, climate change is likely to constrain economic development and poverty reduction efforts. But if you plan for it, adaptation to climate change is possible. Well-designed strategies, based on climate-smart approaches, can offer ways out. Read more

Application

Interested candidates can apply at the website of Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR for admission to the training. Click here to apply.

NFP Fellowships

A limited number of fellowships is available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for such a NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system.. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 07 May 2013. SOL opens on March 01. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships.

Important

Please note that for a valid NPF fellowship application you need to register directly at CDI as well as at Nuffic (SOL). Your fellowship application will not be taken into account if you register with only one of these two institutions.

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Course coordinator: Irene Koomen 

Centre for Development Innovation (CDI)
Wageningen UR
P.O. Box 88, 6700 AB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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TEAGASC PhD Walsh Fellowship Opportunity

TEAGASC PHD WALSH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Carbon Sequestration in Permanent Pasture and Arable soils – Baselines and Management Options

Ref: 2013203

Background

A large number of studies around the world show that grasslands may act as a sink of carbon (C) and that the rate of C sequestration is strongly dependent upon the management of these ecosystems. Considering that grassland comprises 4 million hectares or 90% of agricultural area, the size of Irish grassland sinks may be considerable. However, at present there are several obstacles associated with the measurement and verification of these agricultural sinks. These include quantification of grassland and arable C sinks across a range of soil types, and the assessment of strategies that enhance C sinks. This project seeks to quantify C baselines and investigate the impact of land management on arable and grassland systems. The project will determine soil C stocks in grassland and arable soils and assess the impact of soil type and management on soil C stocks. Soil C fractionation will be used to assess the allocation of SOC between labile and recalcitrant pools. The results of the project will be published in peer reviewed scientific journals.

Essential

Applicants should have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours) or M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Soil Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, etc.). The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated and be prepared for extended periods of laboratory analysis. A full EU driving licence is also required.

Desirable

Additional desirable characteristics would include a familiarity with soil sampling and analysis and statistical analysis. Experience of environmental modelling would also be a distinct advantage. Information literacy and oral, written and graphical communication skills are important to this role.

Award

The Walsh Fellowship is a joint PhD research project between Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and the University of Limerick. The student will be based at the Teagasc Research Centre at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford and will be registered at the University of Limerick, working under the supervision of Dr. Ken Byrne in association with Teagasc supervisors (Dr Rachel Creamer and Dr. Gary Lanigan). The Fellowship will  start as soon as possible after the candidate is appointed. 

The fellowship provides a stipend of €21,000. University fees are paid by the student from the stipend which is tenable for three years.

Application Procedure

Submit an electronic copy of Curriculum Vitae in pdf format and a letter of interest to:

Dr Ken Byrne (ken.byrne@ul.ie).  

Closing date 

22^nd, February 2013.

Ben Gurion University of the Negev - Blaustein postdoctoral fellowship

The Ben Gurion University of the Negev's Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research invites applications for the Blaustein postdoctoral fellowship.

The purpose of the fellowship is to sponsor research on topics related to the sustainable development of drylands for a period of one to two years. These topics include: desert ecology; solar energy and environmental physics; architecture and town planning; rainfed and irrigated agriculture; hydrology; aquaculture; environmental microbiology; desalination and water treatment; biotechnology.

Researchers from anywhere in the world who have received their PhD within the last six years are eligible to apply. The fellowship is worth approximately US$26,000 per year and round trip travel expenses will be reimbursed. Free accommodation is provided for the period of the fellowship.

Applications are welcome from disciplines such as

Closing date: 17 March 2013 

For more information, visit: http://www.bgu.ac.il/BIDR/bic/fellowships.htm

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Contact

Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation

Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Sede Boqer Campus 84990

+972 8 659 6717

+972 8 659 6718

inter@bgu.ac.il