As a part of the NSERC CREATE training program in biodiversity research, the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre is seeking applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship. The Centre is made up of over 50 faculty members with interests in ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation. Preference will be given to candidates with bold ideas, demonstrated research ability, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research on core problems in biodiversity, foster interactions within the Centre, run a seminar series, and organize a retreat. Postdoctoral fellows funded by the Biodiversity Research Centre typically interact with several lab groups. Candidates are welcome to contact potential collaborating labs in the Centre to inquire about current and potential research activities, but it is not necessary to apply to work with a specific faculty member.
Deadline: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Value: salary – $43,000 per year; research stipend – $7,000 per year
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/ubc-biodiversity-research-centre-postdoctoral-fellowship
UBC Biodiversity Research Centre
MITACS Accelerate Program
Masters and PhD students as well as Post-Doctoral Fellows enrolled at a Canadian university can apply for a four month research-based internship, valued at $15,000. This program provides internship opportunities for graduate students and post docs pursuing collaborative research with an industrial partner. While the MITACS Accelerate program accepts applications at any time, there is a December 2010 deadline for IRAP subsidized internships. Applicants for internships with January /February start date, should be apply in early December.
Deadline: December 15, 2010 for IRAP subsidized interships – other applications accepted at any time
Value: $15,000
Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/mitacs-accelerate-program
Call for Applications: Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships
Each year the Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship Trust provides a number of scholarships to graduates of Canadian universities who will be doing graduate study in Canada or elsewhere. The scholarship values range from $10,000 to $11,000.
Applications must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
Further details and links to the application form can be found at:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/mackenzie-king-memorial-scholarships
and
http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/
GPS: Present Your Research
Presenting Your Research
Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 2010-11-10
9:00 – 4:00 pm
Facilitator: Dene Rossouw
Free Admission
The GPS Program is pleased to collaborate with MITACS in offering this workshop to assist graduate students who want to improve their presentation skills. In this one-day workshop, theory is introduced in short bursts, and participants spend the majority of time practising their presentation skills and receiving onsite feedback. The focus on extensive practice and feedback is what makes the program meaningful, and is what makes the learning stick.
The facilitator, Dene Rossouw points out : “The simple truth is that people who present well in front of groups are far more likely to succeed at captivating, persuading and inspiring others, and are generally perceived as better leaders. In summary, one’s ability to present will help determine success .
Who will benefit most from this session? Graduate students who have identified a need to improve their ability to make presentations, especially to lay audiences who are not familiar with their research. Come ready to practise presenting in front of a supportive group who will offer feedback.
Dene specializes in improving leadership and employee engagement through effective communication and sense-making. As an innovative communicator, Dene coaches leaders on how to have more relevant conversations in the workplace and how to use personal power to inspire action and develop strategic partnerships. Dene has 17 years of facilitation and consulting experience in the communications field. He is the Communications Chair for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, a certified emotional intelligence facilitator using the BarOn Emotional Intelligence Quotient Inventory – EQ-i™. Dene also has an Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.”
Note: Seats are limited to 25 participants. Applicants from all BC post-secondary institutions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration: No charge for admission, but advance registration is required at:
http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1ga06
Confirmation of registration status will be sent by e-mail within 3 working days. Questions: gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the MITACS STEP program
and the UBC Graduate Student Society.
GPS/Office of Research Ethics Workshop
GPS/Office of Research Ethics Workshop:
Human Research Ethics Workshop for Behavioural and Social Science Researchers
Monday, Nov. 15, 2010
1:00 pm. to 4:00 pm
Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Road, Point Grey Campus
Free Admission
This workshop, which is jointly offered by GPS and the Office of Research Ethics (ORE), is designed to introduce graduate students to ethical issues surrounding research involving human participants, relevant to the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board. It includes an overview of key principles, policies and controversies in research ethics. A step-by-step guide to the application form and process will also be provided and breakout sessions will give participants the opportunity to consider ethical issues arising in their own research projects and how to address these issues in their application for behavioural research ethics review and in the conduct of their research. A separate workshop for research relevant to the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board will be offered at a later date.
Note: Graduate students are encouraged to attend this workshop after they have completed the TCPS tutorial (http://www.pre.ethics.gc.ca/english/tutorial/) and after they have developed a concrete research project proposal. Participants should bring 6 copies of a one-page project proposal and be prepared to discuss it in a small group.
This session will be led by Dr. Kirsten Bell, ORE Research Ethics Analyst. Her research interests include medical anthropology and sociology, anthropology of biomedicine, cancer, tobacco, addiction, gender and new religious movements. Kirsten is the Principal Investigator of a SSHRC-funded project: Between Life and Death: the Cultural Contradictions of Cancer Survivorship. For this session, she will be accompanied by members of the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board who will facilitate small group break-out discussions.
Location: Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Rd, UBC, Point Grey campus.
Refreshments: Beverages will be provided. Please bring your own mug.
Registration: Free admission but advance registration is required. Enter your registration information at:
http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g9f5
Note: Applicants will receive confirmation within two working days of the receipt of their e-mail. If you have difficulty with registration, send an email to gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
Information about upcoming GPS events can be found at:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events
The Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the Office of Research Ethics and the Graduate Student Society for this event.
The LSI grad school experience
The College for Interdisciplinary Studies (CFIS) recently showcased a couple LSI graduate students in the Cell & Developmental Biology program on their graduate school experiences. Check out what they say at:
GPS: Leaders' Dialogue Series: On Making a Difference for Good
Celebrate Learning Week
Leaders’ Dialogue Series: On Making a Difference for Good
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald
in dialogue with graduate students
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Graduate Student Centre, Point Grey Campus
Free Admission
Please join us for the second of a series of informal dialogues over pizza where we explore the hearts and minds of leaders in our midst who are making a difference for good in the world. How do they define ‘good’ or ‘success’? What are the important issues of our time, and how can they be addressed? What motivates them? What have they learned about leadership?
Our guest, Dr. Jo-ann Archibald (Q’um Q’um Xiiem), from the Stó:lō Nation has dedicated her life to advancing Aboriginal education at every level. She developed the first curriculum on the culture of the Stó:lō people for elementary and secondary students and has conducted research and written extensively on indigenous knowledge systems, storywork/oral tradition, and transformative education. At UBC, Dr. Archibald has held the positions of Director of the Native Indian Teacher Education (NITEP), Ts`’kel graduate advisor, and Director of the First Nations House of Learning. She is currently a Professor and Associate Dean for Indigenous Education in the Faculty of Education.
Dr. Archibald will be introduced by Dr. Susan Porter, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and interviewed by PhD graduate students Alannah Earl Young (Educational Studies) and Geoffrey Carr (Art History, Visual Art, and Theory), with opportunities for questions from the audience.
Location: Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Rd, UBC, Point Grey campus.
Registration: No charge for admission, but advance online registration is required:
http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g91f
Refreshments: Pizza and beverages will be available. Please bring your own mug.
You will receive notification of registration status by e-mail within 2 working days. If you experience any difficulty using the online registration tool, please send a message to:gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
The Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the Graduate Student Society for this event.
GPS: The Whys and Wherefores of Statistics
Celebrate Learning Week
The Whys and Wherefores of Statistics
Monday, October 25, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Graduate Student Centre, Point Grey Campus
Dr. John Petkau
Free Admission
Pursuing quantitative research and wondering about how to analyze the data? Not sure about how to present statistics in your papers? Developing a passion for Math and Statistics? Bring your lunch and take part in the dialogue about Statistics, led by Dr. Petkau. He will explain what services are available to students who need help with Statistics, and will respond to questions.
Who will benefit most from this session? Graduate students who are conducting quantitative research. The session will explain why statistical science is essential in their work, and how to go about compiling and presenting the statistics.
Dr. Petkau began his studies in Math and Statistics at the University of Manitoba, and earned his PhD in Statistics at Stanford. He began teaching Math at MIT, and joined the Department of Mathematics at UBC in 1976. John served as Head of the Department of Statistics in 1989 – 1994, and is currently actively involved in the Statistical Consulting and Research Laboratory (SCARL). He has published extensively and regularly accepts visiting appointments in universities and research centres throughout Europe, Australia and North America.
Location: Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Rd, UBC, Point Grey campus.
Registration: No charge for admission, but advance online registration is required:
http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g91d
Refreshments: Bring lunch if you wish. Beverages will be available. Please bring your own mug.
You will receive notification of registration status by e-mail within 2 working days. If you experience any difficulty using the online registration tool, please send a message to: gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
The Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the Graduate Student Society for this event.
GPS: Introduction to Time Management
Introduction to Project Management
Tuesday, Oct. 19th, 2010
2 – 4 pm
Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Road, Point Grey Campus
Facilitator: Jim Brosseau
Free Admission
This introductory session is designed for graduate students who know very little about Project Management but are curious about how they would use it in their present work, or in the future. The facilitator will introduce some of the basic concepts and strategies, and give participants some information about what activities contribute to a successfully-managed project. There will be a hands-on activity and opportunity to ask questions. The topics to be covered include:
§ Project lifecycle
§ Project trade-off
§ Setting up a project for success
§ Breaking down the project tasks
§ Developing a project timeline
Note: This is just a large group overview of Project Management, and is not designed for students who have a lot of experience managing projects. There will be future events covering more advanced topics for graduate students who want to build on existing skills.
The facilitator, Jim Brosseau, has worked in the high-technology sector since 1980, in a variety of roles and responsibilities. He has held successively more responsible positions in military and defence contracting, commercial software development, and training and consulting. He has worked in the QA role, and has acted as team lead, project manager, and director.
Jim has been involved with the BCIT Bachelor of Technology program and has mentored students at SFU Surrey and the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Leaders of Tomorrow program. He acts as a mentor in the New Ventures BC competition, and has been on the Business Advisory Board of the Advanced Systems Institute of BC. In addition, Jim has personally worked with more than 100 organizations in the past 10 years with a goal of reducing business inefficiencies. An integral part of this effort has been a focus on techniques for measurement of productivity gains and ROI for refined development and management practices.”
Refreshments: Beverages will be provided. Please bring your mug.
Registration: No charge for admission, but advance registration is required at:
http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g87a
Confirmation of registration status will be sent by e-mail within 3 working days.
Questions: gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
Information about upcoming GPS events can be found at:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events
UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the Graduate Student Society and the
MITACS STEP program ( www.mitacs.ca)
GPS: Time Management
Time Management
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Or
Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Graduate Student Centre, Point Grey Campus
Free Admission
The first month of the term is nearly over, and by now you understand what the demands will be on your time over the next few months. This seminar will discuss strategies for staying on top of tasks and planning your days. Find out how to assess your use of time, discover how to set priorities and learn to use the five steps of time management. And in addition to helping you to make the most of your hours of study and work, the session will provide ideas for using down-time to achieve wellness and balance, which is key to your success as a graduate student.
Who will benefit most from this session? Graduate students who are experiencing difficulty in managing their time and want suggestions and strategies for balancing a variety of demands.
The facilitator for this seminar is Patty Hambler, Student Development Officer (SDO) – Wellness. Ms Hambler has worked in supporting both undergraduate and graduate students in various roles at UBC since 1999. As the SDO-Wellness, she oversees various initiatives at the Wellness Centre and is involved in implementing the Healthy Minds at UBC initiative for the Vice President, Students portfolio.
Seats are limited to 35 participants for each session. Enrollment is restricted to UBC graduate students registered in the current academic session.
Location: Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Rd, UBC, Point Grey campus.
Admission: No charge for admission, but advance registration is required. The session on Oct 15th is a repeat of the session on Oct. 15th. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR THE SESSION YOU WANT:
Registration for Wed. Oct 13th, 2pm – 4 pm: http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g875
Registration for Fri. Oct. 15th, 10am – Noon: http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g877
Applicants will receive confirmation of their registration status within three working days.
If you have trouble registering, contact gradgps@interchange.ubc.ca
For further information on upcoming GPS Events:
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success/gps-workshops-events
The Faculty of Graduate Studies appreciates the support of the Graduate Student Society for this event.