Thin Ice - The Inspiring Story of Climate Science (The Movie)

"In recent years climate science has come under increasing attack, so geologist Simon Lamb took his camera to find out what is really going on from his climate science colleagues. Simon followed scientists at work in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, New Zealand, Europe and the USA.  They talk about their work, and their hopes and fears, with a rare candour and directness. This creates an intimate portrait of the global community of researchers racing to understand our planet's changing climate."     Thin Ice

 Link to the full-length movie give below:


Thin Ice (The Inspiring Story of Climate Science)

Postdoctoral Position in Southern Ocean Biogeochemistry available at Duke University

A postdoctoral position in surface ocean biogeochemistry is available in the Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. The research project revolves around  net community production (NCP) in the Southern Ocean, with opportunities for participation in research cruises. 

See http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/cassar/projects.htm for more information regarding projects related to Southern Ocean NCP. The work will be in collaboration with Adrian Marchetti’s lab at UNC-Chapel Hill (see https://marine.unc.edu/people/faculty-2/adrian-marchetti/). 

The postdoctoral position has a 12-month appointment, with possibility for a 1-2 yr. extension. A Ph.D. in molecular biology related to marine microbes (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), biogeochemistry and/or oceanography is required. Strong experimental and statistical backgrounds are desirable. Starting date is as soon as possible. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to Nicolas Cassar (nicolas.cassar@duke.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Duke University is an EEO/AA Employer.

Nicolas Cassar

Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Duke University

Box 90227

Durham, NC 27708

email. nicolas.cassar@duke.edu

tel. +1 919.681.8865

fax. +1 919.684.5833

web. http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/cassar

EUROFLEETS2: Polar and Subpolar Call for Fully Funded Ship Time- NOW OPEN

EUROFLEETS2 is an EU-funded project providing scientists with 200 fully funded days of ship-time and 104 fully funded days of marine equipment to carry out ship-based research activities within any field of marine sciences.

- Polar and Subpolar Call – OPEN – Application deadline: 24th of May 2013.

- Super-Integration Call – Expression of interest – OPEN – until the 15th of May 2013.

This Call seeks a truly cross-cutting proposal which needs to mobilise a combination of EUROFLEETS Research Vessels (RVs) together with other appropriate scientific tools like nationals RVs, research planes or onshore infrastructures with their own EC or national funding. All EUROFLEETS RVs and equipment are available for this call.

The “Expression of Interest” is not binding but desirable. Logistically accepted pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal from the 14th of June until the 16th of September 2013.

For more information and eligibility criteria visit: www.eurofleets.eu

If you have further questions please contact: eurofleets2@awi.de