January 19, 2024

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PhD Candidate “High-tech sensing for turbulent and radiant heat exchange in urban environments” Job description The University of Twente wants to be an organisation that optimally deploys diversity, talents, and capabilities in the labour market for now and in the future. In the framework of our diversity and inclusiveness policy, we strongly stimulate people with...
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Job description Develop and implement bioinformatics tools and pipelines for genomic data analysis. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to integrate bioinformatics solutions into our platform. Analyze large-scale genomic datasets to generate insights for drug discovery and disease modeling. Contribute to the development of our Multi-Omics app store. Stay abreast of latest developments in bioinformatics and...
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Job description We offer fully funded, full-time PhD position in space-borne remote sensing, macroecology and biodiversity science. The candidate will join international team of Dr. Petr Keil (https://petrkeil.github.io) at the Dpt. of Spatial Sciences at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (https://www.fzp.czu.cz/en), Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic. The research is part of ERC-funded project...
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Scientist (f/m/d) (Economics, applied economic disciplines, Forest Sciences or related fields). Job description The Institute of Forestry of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forests and Fisheries, in Hamburg-Bergedorf is looking for the following full-time position, limited until 31.01.2027, at the earliest possible date ‍for the project “Regional Study...
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Job Summary The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow for a two-year, renewable appointment with its Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Director of the Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit. The Associate Research...
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The Ontario Court of Appeal is currently presiding over a case brought forth by seven youth climate activists, with the backing of the environmental charity Ecojustice. The legal challenge is directed against the Conservative government of the province. The activists are advocating for a more assertive and scientifically grounded climate plan, urging Doug Ford’s Progressive...
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An increasing number of business leaders express concerns about the survival of their companies in the next decade due to the combined pressures of climate change and advancing technology, according to a recent survey by consulting company PwC. The survey, released on January 15, gathered insights from over 4,700 chief executive officers (CEOs) across 105...
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Urban areas face an urgent need to enhance their resilience in response to escalating temperatures. Rapid adaptation and proactive measures are imperative to mitigate the impact of climate change on these densely populated regions. As temperatures continue to rise, addressing the vulnerabilities of urban environments becomes a critical priority to ensure the well-being of their...
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