NewsFlash #610 – February 22, 2013
Research Ethics Deadline
For more info visit UBC Research Ethics web site at: http://www.research.ubc.ca/ethics/meeting-dates-deadlines-0
March 1 for March 14 meeting
March 15 for March 28 meeting
March 29 for April 11 meeting
April 12 for April 25 meeting
April 26 for May 19 meeting
May 10 for May 23 meeting
May 31 for June 13 meeting
June 14 for June 27 meeting
Academic Deadlines
Deadlines culled from the UBC Online Calendar at: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/academicyear.cfm?page=2012&view=all
Friday, 22 February 2013
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 5 clerkship ends.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in September 2013. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.
Monday, 4 March 2013
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship begins (March 4 to March 28 inclusive).
Friday, 15 March 2013
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Meeting of the Vancouver Senate.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D courses with withdrawal standing of “W” recorded on a student’s academic record. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship ends.
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Elementary and Middle Years Options: Term 2 classes end.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the UBC Library may be open.
Monday, 1 April 2013
Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the UBC Library may be open.
Funding Opportunities
Embassy of France Scholarship Program now open!
Applications are now open for the following programs:
- Scholarships of the Embassy of France: up to 8 months (monthly allowance + airplane ticket)
The scholarships will be awarded in priority to PhD students involved in a joint “cotutelle” PhD program.
Master’s and “non-cotutelle” PhD students as well as postdocs are also eligible for study or research internship in France;
· France Canada Research Fund cotutelle scholarship: up to 12 months (monthly allowance + airplane ticket); for cotutelle PhD students only;
· France Canada Research Fund best cotutelle prize
Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction
One Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to a faculty member in recognition of excellent graduate-level teaching. Candidates may be nominated by colleagues, current graduate students, or alumni. The winner is announced each spring and honoured by the Vice President Academic and Provost at Spring Congregation in May.
Please note that the Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction represents one of a larger pool of Killam Teaching Prizes. The evaluation criteria and eligibility requirements for the Killam Teaching Prizes awarded by other UBC Faculties will vary from the requirements outlined below. Nominators may wish to contact their home Faculty to review those requirements.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominations:
• Sustained excellence in graduate teaching, in the classroom and outside of courses
• Demonstration of clear objectives and success in meeting these objectives
• Responsiveness to students, students’ needs and questions
• Positive effect on students’ motivation to learn and acquisition of knowledge
• Creative and effective approaches to teaching methodology and curricular development
• Lasting positive effect on students’ formation as scholars
Graduate programs are invited to submit one nomination for the Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The deadline for submission of nominations is 4:00pm on Friday, March 1st 2013. Complete eligibility criteria and nomination procedures are available at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/killam-teaching-prize-graduate-instruction
Upcoming External Award Competitions
Autism Research Training (ART) Program
The Autism Research Training (ART) Program is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR), with supplemental funding from the Sinneave Family Foundation. Its goal is to recruit and train outstanding researchers in the field of autism, in disciplines such as genetics, brain imaging, epidemiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology and others. Funding is available for MD, PDF, and PhD students.
Deadline: March 8, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/autism-research-training-art-program
Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence
The Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence is designed to enhance research excellence at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) through building and strengthening the University’s ties with leading research universities and institutes around the world and to increase the visibility of CUHK as a world-class research university through student and staff mobility. The Programme provides basic funding support to PhD students to undertake short-term research visits at CUHK.
Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/global-scholarship-programme-research-excellence
Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
In recognition of the valuable role that teaching assistants play in our programs, the University annually awards teaching prizes to UBC Teaching Assistants, with two of these awards being allocated to the Faculty of Education. The prize includes both a certificate and $1,000.00. At the same time, in recognition of the contribution to our Faculty so many outstanding Teaching Assistants, the Faculty of Education annually awards an additional teaching prize to supplement those awarded at the University-level – for a total of three awards.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching Awards. We encourage nominations from faculty supervisors (professors, senior laboratory instructors) of the Graduate TA, from colleagues working closely with the nominee, and from the students who attended the nominee’s class or laboratory. Grad TAs can also self-nominate for the award. The award(s) are open to any Graduate Teaching Assistant who acts or has acted in this position during the current, and/or the preceding academic year (2012/2013, 2011/2012).
Please visit the VP Academic & Provost web site for information on eligibility, procedures, supporting documentation and criteria. The full program description and call for nominations are available at: http://vpacademic.ubc.ca/killam-graduate-teaching-assistant-awards/.
All completed nomination packages are due in the OGPR for Faculty adjudication by 4pm, March 11, 2013
ARTS Graduate Research Award – Open to Masters and PhD Applications:
The award is offered for a completed scholarly project, thesis, or dissertation in the area of arts research and teaching. The work must have been accepted within two years prior to the year of the conference.
Graduates of Canadian universities or Canadians who have studied abroad are eligible for the award.
Criteria: All modes of inquiry are invited as are all modes of reporting. The submission will be examined by three experienced and active members of the ARTS SIG for the following:
Significance
* Relevance for contemporary arts researching and teaching
* Contribution to innovative arts teaching and/or arts research practices
Substance
* Compelling and provocative questions
* Adequate summary of the supporting literature
* Methodology and research process clearly explained
* Quality of reporting and writing
Distinctiveness
* Artistic merit
* Offers important new perspectives or ways of thinking about arts research and teaching
Eligibility: The winner must be a member of CSSE, CACS, and ARTS.
Submission Requirements
1. Interested applicants should submit the following:
2. A PDF copy of the signed committee acceptance of the dissertation/thesis/project.
3. An abstract of 1000-1500 words outlining: the problem(s) / question(s) addressed in the study, a brief review of the major literature, the design methodology, the major conclusions, and a statement of significance.
4. A PDF or link to the full project, thesis, or dissertation.
Deadline: March 15, 2013.
Please send applications to: John J. Guiney Yallop: johnj.guineyyallop@acadiau.ca
Janet Hyde Graduate Student Research Grant
Proposals are being sought for Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants. These grants, each up to $500, are awarded to doctoral psychology students to support feminist research. The grants are made possible through the generosity of Janet Shibley Hyde, Ph.D., who donates the royalties from her book, Half the Human Experience, to this fund. Past recipients of Hyde Graduate Student Research Grants are not eligible to apply. Because the purpose of this award is to facilitate research that otherwise might not be possible, projects that are beyond the data analysis stage are not eligible.
Please send all application materials attached to a single e-mail message to both of the Hyde Award Co-chairs at the following addresses by September 15th (for the fall deadline) or March 15th (for the spring deadline):
Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, oms@parkschool.org and Dr. Mindy J. Erchull, merchull@umw.edu
Requirements:
1) Cover page with project title, investigator’s name, address, phone, fax, and e-mail address
2) A 100-word abstract
3) A proposal (5-pages maximum, double-spaced) addressing the project’s purpose, theoretical rationale, and procedures, including how the method and data analysis stem from the proposed theory and purpose. [References are not included in this 5-page limit.]
4) A one-page statement articulating the study’s relevance to feminist goals and importance to feminist research.
5) The expected timeline for progress and completion of the project (including the date of the research proposal committee meeting). The project timeline should not exceed two years.
6) A faculty sponsor’s recommendation, which includes why the research cannot be funded by other sources. This letter should be attached to the e-mail with the application materials. Please do not send it separately.
7) Status of IRB review process, including expected date of IRB submission and approval. Preference will be given to proposals that have received approval.
8) An itemized budget (if additional funds are needed to ensure completion of the project, please specify sources). Funds cannot be used for tuition, living expenses, or travel to present research at a conference.
9) The applicant’s curriculum vitae
All sections of the proposal should be typed and prepared according to APA style (e.g., please use 12-point font).
Applicants should submit no more than 2 files (i.e., one with the letter of recommendation and one with all the other required materials).
Proposals that fail to meet the guidelines described above will not be reviewed.
Review Process
A panel of psychologists will evaluate the proposals for theoretical and methodological soundness, relevance to feminist goals, applicant’s training and qualifications to conduct the research, and feasibility of completing the project.
Other Requirements
Only one application will be accepted per student, for each application deadline. Applicants who are involved in multiple projects that meet the submission requirements should choose the project that best fits the evaluation criteria (see “Review Process”).
Within 24 months of receipt of the grant, recipients are expected to submit to the Hyde committee co-chairs a complete and final copy of the research document (e.g., a copy of the thesis, dissertation or journal manuscript based on the sponsored research), along with a 500-word abstract for publication in Division 35 newsletter. In addition, grant recipients shall acknowledge the funding source in the author’s notes in all publications. Hyde award winners will be announced at the APA convention during Division 35 Social Hour. The names of the Hyde award winners may also be posted in Division 35 newsletter as well as on Division 35 web page and listserv.
Request for Abstracts from previous Hyde Award Winners
Brief abstracts of the work conducted by previous award recipients are printed in the newsletters. Previous award winners are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, Hyde Award Co-chair, at oms@parkschool.org to submit a 500 word summary of their Hyde grant-funded research for consideration of publication in the Feminist Psychologist.
Questions and other communications may be sent to the committee co-chair:
Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, Ph.D. Co-Chair, Phone: 617-414-4646, E-mail: oms@parkschool.org
Call for Applications: Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship
The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Two fellowships will be offered; each fellowship provides an $18,000 stipend plus tuition each year for four years.
Applicants must:
– Hold a student visa at the beginning of the fellowship funding period
– Be a citizen of a developing country (see list of eligible countries on website link below)
– Be starting a PhD or DMA program at the UBC Vancouver campus in May 2013, Sep 2013, or Jan 2014
Deadline for graduate programs to submit nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies: 4:00pm Friday 22 March 2013 (check with departments for internal deadlines).
Please see the Graduate Awards website for more information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/graduate-global-leadership-fellowship
The contact at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this award is Anne Brozensky, anne.brozensky@ubc.ca
BC Aboriginal Student Award: Call for Applications
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has established an award program for Aboriginal students pursuing studies at the Master’s and Doctoral levels in British Columbia. Renewable awards of $5,000 per year are available. Selection is based on a variety of factors, including financial need, family and community responsibilities, and career and life goals.
Deadline: April 5, 2013
Applications are submitted directly to the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society; for more detail and application instructions please visit the following website: http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal
Rio Tinto Alcan Research Fellowship
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and research, Rio Tinto Alcan offers a research fellowship for a UBC graduate or post-graduate student in a field of pure or applied science related to Rio Tinto Alcan’s activities (production and processing of aluminum). Annual Value: $18,000
Graduate Program Deadline: to be set by graduate program (likely in mid-April)
Deadline for graduate programs to submit nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
For more information, including a list of research areas supported by the award, please consult the Graduate Awards website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/rio-tinto-alcan-research-fellowships
The contact in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this competition is Joanne Tsui, who can be reached at: joanne.tsui@ubc.ca
Upcoming Events
SSHRC- Call to Postsecondary students
SSHRC is launching a call to postsecondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future prosperity. SSHRC is looking for storytellers and data journalists, social media masters and aspiring filmmakers.
Contestants can submit entries starting February 16, 2013 at 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, until the contest closes on March 1, 2013 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
At the time of entry, you must be a Canadian resident, 19 years of age or older, enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution, and in compliance with the contest Rules and Regulations.
Your submission must be an original work—video, audio, text or infographic—featuring research funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and carried out at the institution at which you are enrolled at the time of submission.
Your submission must not exceed three (3) minutes in length for video or audio, 300 words for text or info-graphic, or 49 megabytes in size for all submissions.
Prizes:
In Phase 1, the top 25 submissions will receive a prize valued at $3,000, and an invitation to a special communications workshop at Congress 2013 in Victoria, BC.
In Phase 2, those 25 winners will have the chance to deliver their pitch in a “three-minute-thesis”-style talk at the Storytellers Showcase at Congress, competing for one of five slots to deliver a featured presentation at this year’s World Social Science Forum in Montreal.
The chances of winning a prize in Phase 1 are dependent on the total number and quality of eligible Submissions received before the Phase 1 closing date of March 1, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. The chances of winning in Phase 2 will be no less than one-in-five, and will depend on the number of Phase 1 winners who present at Congress.
For more information about The Storytellers, please contact Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
Upcoming Library Workshops
1)Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean a Lot!
Monday, February 25th, 2:00 – 4:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3704
2)Citation Management Using Zotero
Tuesday, February 26th, 3:00 – 5:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3734
Public Lecture: The Top 7 Reasons Why Smart Women Should Speak Up:
Shari Graydon, Informed Opinions:http://www.informedopinions.org/, with introduction by President and Vice-Chancellor, Stephen Toope.
Date: Monday, February 25, 2013. Lecture: 5:00 – 6:30pm, Reception and networking before and after the event
Location: UBC Centre for Interactive Research in Sustainability (CIRS) Auditorium, 2260 West Mall
http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=633
Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Space is limited, registration required. Contact Winnie.Kam@ubc.ca to save a seat and advise whether you can attend the reception following the event.
More information at:
http://vpacademic.ubc.ca/files/2012/07/UBC-Public-Lecture_media.pdf and
http://vpacademic.ubc.ca/faculty-equity-and-diversity-initiatives/
Jointly sponsored by:
UBC Provost’s Office http://vpacademic.ubc.ca/ Organizational Development and Learning http://www.hr.ubc.ca/learning-development/
Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice http://www.grsj.arts.ubc.ca/
Additional support from: NSERC http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp
Fire Talk: Applied Academia
Do academics have a responsibility to apply their research, take part in community outreach projects, or extend the impact of their work beyond ‘pure research’? Is it even possible to conduct pure research, or will all research eventually be applied? Are application, activism or knowledge translation essential parts of being an academic, or a hindrance to scholars’ ability to fully and fairly consider multiple perspectives?
Thursday, February 28, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Present: http://bit.ly/QRfl4t (Deadline: February 14th)
Attend: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3932
Call for Proposals: Graduate Student Internship in Policy Research
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – BC Office (CCPA-BC) is pleased to announce the inaugural Graduate Student Collaborative Internship in Policy Research. This recurring award will provide mentorship and financial support for a graduate student to conduct an original research project on public policy as it relates to social, environmental or economic justice.
In this inaugural year, the CCPA’s research priorities include democracy and governance, climate change, and inequality, but proposals addressing other topics are also welcome. To receive consideration, proposals must connect to public policy issues, either within BC or nationally.
The successful applicant will work on a research project of her or his own design under the supervision of senior CCPA researchers, and will receive $5,000 to cover approximately 240 hours of work time. Where appropriate, the resulting paper will be released as a CCPA publication.
To apply submit the following (as a single PDF if possible) to andrea@policyalternatives.ca before midnight on Sunday March 3, 2013 @ 11:59pm :
· a proposal outlining your research idea including overview, background, methods and workplan/timeline (1-2 pages, single spaced, 11-point font)
· a resume or CV
· one reference letter
Note that the internship will likely commence in May (although we are open to a later start) and will run for a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 32 weeks; applicants should set their timelines accordingly.
Eligibility: The intern must be registered as a graduate student for the duration of the internship, and must be able to work out of the CCPA’s BC Office, located in downtown Vancouver.
Investigating Our Practices 2013 – Call for Proposals (*Extended Deadline)
Please join us for the IOP 2013, 16th Annual Conference on Saturday, May 11, 2013, Neville Scarfe Building, co-sponsored by the Faculty of Education and the BC Teachers’ Federation. Neville Scarfe Building. Practicing teachers, graduate students, undergraduate students, and university educators from different educational contexts convene at UBC to share their investigations, understandings and questions. Registration fee: $25 ($15 for students). Breakfast, lunch and refreshments included. Proposals for presentations can be submitted online at http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/iop-cfp. Submission deadline: Monday, March 4. For more information or to register for the conference, visit http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/iop2013 or contact Judy Paley at 604-822-2733 judy.paley@ubc.ca.
Call for Presentations and Participation-The Challenge of Critical Pedagogy: Learning and Teaching in the “Corporate” University
Wednesday April 3, 2013, The Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, UBC
At present the higher education environment is undergoing massive global, social and economic transformations which are impacting upon the role of higher education in relation to the economy, society, states, work and employment, labour markets and knowledge production. Particular attention has been directed towards the effect of neoliberalism, the effects of a general condition of increased austerity and an intensification of market pressures on universities. The increased commodification of higher education raises concerns for the practice of critical pedagogy and the promotion of social justice and requires reflection upon the ways we learn and teach, both as university educators and as members of communities. However, as the role of university education is increasingly contested these conditions also may present an opportunity to discuss a range of issues regarding the practice of teaching in our changing institutions, the role of the University within the community and in public life, and the availability of practical strategies for pursuing equality, diversity and social justice within our educational settings. **Please contact Dr. S. Budgeon for further details on the structure and themes of the workshop.
Submission of Presentation Proposal: Queries and proposals may be sent to Dr. Shelley Budgeon, Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (Shelley.budgeon@googlemail.com) by the deadline of March 15, 2013.
Attendence is free but please register in advance by emailing Shelley at (Shelley.budgeon@googlemail.com).
This workshop is part of a broader Universitas 21 sponsored project linked to the University of Birmingham, UK. It is hosted by the Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice at the University of British Columbia.
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology- Instructional Skills Workshop
Registration is open for the Instructional Skills Workshop March 23, 24, 25, 2013. Please note that participants must be able to attend the entire 24 hour workshop.
The Instructional Skills Workshop is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation. It is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence. It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience. Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop.
This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the Late March ISW, please go to:
http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/2257
Designing our Forests: A Call for Participants
The Interactive Digital Environmental Assessment Laboratory (IDEAL) in the Faulty of Forestry is recruiting individuals for a survey related to visual quality of harvest designs. The survey consists primarily of rating a number of landscape design images. Participants in the survey will receive a $10 honorarium. We are looking for interested participants to start on April 2, 2013.
Time: By appointment – approximately 30 minutes
Contact information:
Email: ideal.forestry.ubc@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 822-6708 or (604) 363-1680
Location: Landscape Immersion Lab (LIL) in the Forest Sciences Centre
Participants: The survey will be open to anyone except those who have one or more of the following: limited availability, are under the age of 18, or has a blindness or severe visual handicap. All information associated with this study will be handled confidentially.
In this experiment we will show the subjects a number of landscape design images and ask them to rate these on a simple scale. These ratings will be compared to a computer model in order to investigate how well the model relates to individual perception. Upon completion of the image ratings, participants will be required to complete a short questionnaire. Participants in the survey will receive a $10 honorarium.
2013 Graduate Symposium in the Department of Education, Concordia University- Call for Proposals
Graduate students are invited to submit proposals and participate in a symposium at Concordia University on Friday, April 19, 2013. The theme of the conference is Making the Connection: Theory, Research, and Practice. The Graduate Symposium in the Department of Education aims to make connections between educational theory, research, and practice by bringing together researchers and practitioners from all areas of Education and related disciplines.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions resource available at http://doe.concordia.ca/symposium2013/faq.html for detailed information about the conference before submitting a proposal.
Please complete the submission from available at http://doe.concordia.ca/symposium2013/submissionform.html. Please be prepared to include a required abstract (250 words maximum) which conforms to American Psychological Association guidelines. Abstracts will be evaluated according to a number of criteria.
FINE- Forum for International Networking in Education
The Forum for International Networking in Education (FINE), is organizing three FREE events at AERA 2013 in San Francisco for students from U21 Universities:
- The FINE forum will be held on Friday, April 26th from 1pm-5pm and then dinner will follow at 7pm. The forum will include a number of speakers (various topics will be covered, including navigating AERA and life in academia), a panel discussion featuring U21 Deans of Education, and discussions on the best ways to network with academics and other students
- 2 breakfasts will be held on Sunday, April 28th and Tuesday, April 30th (both at 7am). These breakfasts are an excellent opportunity to connect with other Education students and Deans from U21 universities
Locations are TBD and will be made available at a later date. Please RSVP to fine.u21@gmail.com
For more information on U21 and FINE please visit: http://www.universitas21.com
Call for Discussants
The CCGSE planning committee would like to invite faculty members and graduate students to act as discussants for the 2013 Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) roundtable discussions. One discussant will be assigned to each roundtable (2-3 papers). The CSSE planning committee is hoping to dedicate one session to the CCGSE roundtables and poster presentations (as was done last year), meaning that no other session(s) will occur at this time. Please support our graduate students by acting as a discussant! Light snacks will be provided.
Discussants will receive papers by Monday, May 6th, 2013. This will provide discussants with four weeks to read through the papers and generate comments for discussion (approx 5 minutes per paper).
If willing to participate, please provide the following information to (julieta@ualberta.ca):
First and Last Name, School, Department and Position (ex. MEd student, PhD student, professor), Email and Three Areas of Expertise.
Graduate Student Society
Why not sign up for the GSS newsletter? It makes sure that you are the first to know about trips, classes, and events such as Farsi classes and job opportunities.
New activities and events are constantly being updated so check out the new GSS website for full details on http://gss.ubc.ca
Graduate Student Council Update
Visit the website of the Graduate Student Council of the Faculty of Education (GSFE) for an update of what your student representatives have been working on this month. Provide your input and feedback to the advocacy issues currently under discussion on the GSFE Blog.
Employment Opportunities
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION RESEARCH – CENTRE FOR HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP, UBC FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) at the UBC Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in health professions education research. This is a one-year funded position, renewable once, which begins on July 1, 2013.
This position will be based in the Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. CHES provides a community of PhD and MD researchers from diverse specialties and disciplines, each engaged in collaborative inquiry regarding the many dimensions of Health Profession Education, including: assessment, technical skills, professionalization, self-regulation and teacher-learner relationships. To promote the success of the potential candidate’s developing research career, the position offers maximal protected time for research, assistance in grant capture, funds for professional meetings, opportunities for productive research collaboration, and mentorship in conducting and disseminating research in health profession education. The postdoctoral fellow will be integrated into the innovation and research processes of the faculty, ensuring a rich understanding of health professions education.
Eligibility:
CHES seeks a postdoctoral fellow who is interested in entering the field of health professions education. In order to qualify for the fellowship, applicants must have completed a PhD program in education, social sciences, humanities or other relevant discipline at a recognized university by July 1, 2013 (Defense date must fall between May 1, 2010 and May 1, 2013). All eligible applicants will be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Excellent academic training with creative and collaborative approaches to research
- Skills, expertise, and research interest that will enhance CHES activities
- Long-term potential to contribute to the field of health professions education research in Canada.
Financial Support:
Salary: $45,000 Canadian + benefits per year for up to 2 years
Travel: $4,000 per year for 2 years
Application Instructions:
Please complete the application form available on our website at www.ches.med.ubc.ca and send it electronically or via post, along with a copy of your CV to:
Dr. Joanna Bates
c/o Sarah Dobson, Research Manager & Grant Facilitator
Centre for Health Education Scholarship
UBC Faculty of Medicine
JPPN 3300, 910 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3
Email: sarah.dobson@ubc.ca
Fax: 604-875-8221
Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 28, 2013.
Selection Process and Notification of Results: A selection committee will shortlist and interview eligible candidates. The final selection will be made in April 2013.
More Information:
For more information on CHES, please visit our website at www.ches.med.ubc.ca
For more information about the Postdoctoral Fellowship, including eligibility, please contact the CHES Research Manager & Grant Facilitator: Sarah Dobson Telephone: 604-875-4111 ext. 67439 / Email: sarah.dobson@ubc.ca
3 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY – MURDOCH UNIVERSITY, PERTH, AUSTRALIA
The Department of Psychology at Murdoch University, Australia seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for a 3 year appointment beginning on or after June 2013. The successful candidate will work on the Australian Research Council funded longitudinal Youth Activity Participation Study (YAPS). YAPS is entering its 7th year of data collection across 30 schools in Western Australia and measures youth activity participation, time use, risk behaviour, engagement with technology, and peer group attributes. This full-time fellowship includes project management (40%) and data analysis and publication writing (60%). The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a productive research program with Professor Bonnie Barber and Dr. Kathryn Modecki, which includes opportunities for co-supervision of honours and PhD students. Given the longitudinal nature of YAPS data, strong data analytic skills are required. Applicants should have completed a PhD or equivalent and have demonstrated capacity for high quality research.
For further information about this position please contact Professor Bonnie Barber, b.barber@murdoch.edu.au. Application procedures and a position description with detailed selection criteria are available from the Murdoch University web site http://jobs.murdoch.edu.au/. Salary ranges from $68,052 – $86,010 including employer superannuation contributions and an opportunity to salary package. Closing date: 1 March 2013