Faculty of Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland A1B 3X7 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

*Summer job alert!* Seeking a Science undergrad for an eight-week Canada Summer Job. The primary focus of this position is to coordinate and oversee a fall orientation event for new Faculty of Science students (may be a combination of in-person and virtual events). The successful candidate will work with faculty advisors and staff on assigned tasks including: determining a schedule for the event, coordinating volunteers and participants, assisting with promotions and helping ...create orientation materials. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently. Experience in volunteering, events coordination and public speaking would be considered an asset. https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobpostingcsj/34297369 *Note: An 80-hour MUCEP to work with this CSJ position will be posted online next week. See more

One week to our next On the Menu Lunch and Learn series, Tips for Preparing an Application to the Memorial University Seed & Multidisciplinary Funds with Dr. Jacqueline Blundell, acting associate dean (research and graduate). May 12 at 1 p.m. Details & Webex link at: https://www.mun.ca//research_teac/research/on_the_menu.php

Dr. Mike Katz, Department of Chemistry, has been awarded $655,900 for a proof-of-concept project that would see metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used to separate carbon dioxide (CO2) from offshore oil and gas exhaust streams. https://gazette.mun.ca/research/proof-of-concept/

The May issue of The (Petri) Dish is now available! https://www.mun.ca/science/faculty_staff/the_petri_dish.php

All in a day’s work for biologist Monica Finley! Divers use special pencils and slates to communicate underwater and take notes. Happy Women and Girls in Science Day, from under the sea! http://ow.ly/f0PA50DxWLC #WomenInSTEM

#IDW2021 continues today for a facebook live about learning abroad. Join us at 1:00 p.m. for "Now That You're Here, Go Away! The Academic, Personal, and Profess...ional Impacts of Learning Abroad". Guests will include representatives from Grenfell Campus, The Marine Institute and a past participant to talk all things international mobility. Atlantic Council for International Cooperation MUN Students See more

The Gazette is marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with an all-student celebration of Memorial University’s woman scientists. They are all inspiring. They are all thriving in STEM. And they represent Memorial’s next generation of woman scientists. Meet the women from the Faculty of Science! https://gazette.mun.ca/student-life/all-student-celebration/

Dr. Lisa Barrett, a Faculty of Science (Biology)/Faculty of Medicine alumna, is featured in this Dal news story. She's become one of the country's leading voices on the fight against COVID-19. https://www.dal.ca//how-a-dal-doctor-has-taken-on-doubters#... Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University

Today's update from the provincial chief medical officer of health contained a directive related to post-secondary institutions. Memorial has received clarification from Public Health and is providing the following update to the university community. http://ow.ly/Ta8q50DxblW

Congratulations to our students who won awards at the recent Atlantic Universities Geologic Conference. Lindsay Oldham received the Canadian Society of Petrole...um Geologists Award for her poster "Physical Stratigraphy and Provenance of Middle Jurassic to Lower Cretaceous Adventdalen Group sandstones, central Spitsbergen, Svalbard which is given for the best poster related to petroleum geology at AUGC. Marie Flanagan received the Imperial Oil Best Poster Award for her poster "Magnetics Study within the Valentine Lake Gold Property, Newfoundland and Labrador" which is given to the best overall poster at the AUGC. Sarah Greene received the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Award for her paper "Geophysical Characterization Study of robin Hood Bay Landfill, St. John's, NL" which is given to the best geophysics paper at AUGC. See more

Congrats to Dr. Slawinski!

The woman behind the mask ... is a Faculty of Science alumna! Dr. Lisa Barrett has been an essential source of reliable information about the coronavirus for the media since the start of the global pandemic. She graduated with a BSc. (Hons) from the Department of Biology in 1998 and holds an MD and PhD from the Faculty of Medicine. http://www.nshealth.ca/ne/woman-behind-mask-dr-lisa-barrett Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Throughout Research Week 2020, we'll be featuring submissions to our Quick Pitch for Undergrads. These short 'pitches' from research groups allow students to virtually explore topics being researched at Memorial. What does the Blundell Lab in the Department of Psychology do? Find out from this group led by Dr. Jacqueline Blundell. https://youtu.be/4-PE7WrpsWM

Wonderful visit to the OSC by MHA @Andrew_Parsons1 Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Congrats to Christopher Lively, PhD candidate on receiving a SSHRC doctoral award investigating youth interrogation rights. Read more here: https://gazette.mun.ca/research/funding-for-the-future/

Thirty years after his time as a doctoral student at Memorial, the head of a multimillion dollar international pharmaceutical company says he owes much of his s...uccess to his time at Memorial. And he is returning the favour by way of $1 million in chemistry scholarships. The next generation of chemists thanks you, Dr. Liqin (Larry) Chen! http://ow.ly/fhx750CtHWz

Virtual Science Career Talk: Environmental & Sustainability Careers Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 12-1:30 p.m. via Webex... All students and alumni are welcome to attend this virtual event. During Science Career Talks, science alumni working in the industry speak to students and graduates about the career paths they have pursued and how they have navigated their job search. Since many jobs are not publicly advertised, networking often plays a major role in how students and graduates learn about and find jobs and careers that fit their interests and values. To learn more about the presenters at this virtual event and to register, please visit: https://www.mun.ca/sc/students/career_development/talks.php If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kristen White, Science Career Development Coordinator at [email protected].

Keep up to date on COVID-19 and the actions Memorial University is taking by visiting: http://www.mun.ca/covid19/ If you have further questions please view the COVID-19 FAQ: http://www.mun.ca/covid19/faqs/

Did you know November is National Career Month? Students are welcome to join a month-long series of events to support career exploration! For info on the presentations/events, visit: https://www.mun.ca//stude/career/Calendar_Career_Month.pdf

ACENET’s fall term training is continuing with a number of sessions still to come. Details can be found at the link below, but sessions include: Research Computing Workshop Using R Cloud from A to Z... Basics in Programming Workshop for Humanities and Social Sciences An Introduction to Graph Convolution Neural Networks and Background Theory Safety First! Securing Your Compute Canada Virtual Machine Plus, sessions from our regional partners... All training is online. Link to details and registration: https://mailchi.mp//fall-training-continues-next-week-with

Do you have a public engagement project that could use some help to get off the ground? The Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement offers up to $2,500 for new community-university partnerships. The funds can be used for a wide range of activities, including, but not limited to, preliminary meetings, events and service learning projects. A list of past funded projects can be found at the Office of Public Engagement’s website. Projects must demonstrate community-university collaboration, including mutual contributions and mutual benefits. The fund closes on October 21, 2020. To learn more and to apply, please visit https://www.mun.ca/publicengagem/funding/quickstartfund.php.

Hey students! Spending too much time at the computer screen? Join Kinesiology student Chris Tobin for three virtual workouts per week. Follow along live or watch on your own time.

Precise Estimation of Human Movement using Wearable Technologies" a virtual seminar presented by Dr. Xianta Jiang, Dept. of Computer Science, and hosted by the Computer Science Graduate Society (CSGS). Monday, October 5, 1 p.m. NDT via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hzk-ryvw-tcg For details:... https://www.frontiersin.org//precise-estimation-of-human-m See more

Our 'super star' seabird biologist, Dr. Bill Montevecchi, Dept. of Psychology, has received the Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award in Ornithology from the Society of Canadian Ornithologists. Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Employment Opportunity Tenure-Track Position in Biochemistry (Eukaryotic Gene Regulation) The Department of Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track... position at the level of Assistant Professor in an area related to Eukaryotic Gene Regulation. Molecular Biochemistry of Life Processes and Nutritional Biochemistry have been identified as primary research foci around which the Department’s future strength in understanding the molecular basis of human health and disease will be built. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program that uses cutting-edge techniques to study the regulation of eukaryotic gene regulation as it pertains to metabolism and/or human health and chronic disease. It is also envisaged that through the establishment of new collaborations the successful applicant will further strengthen ties within the Department of Biochemistry, the Faculty of Science, and other units on campus such as the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, and the Faculty of Medicine. The Department of Biochemistry offers undergraduate degree programs in both Biochemistry and Nutrition, as well as a robust graduate program. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Biochemistry teaching program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the area of eukaryotic gene regulation and/or metabolism. The Department is committed to increasing diversity within the faculty complement and will provide additional mentorship and supports to the successful applicant as appropriate. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in an area related to human health and disease and at least two years of post-doctoral experience along with an established track record of research in the area. Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a full CV, 3) a three-page summary of the proposed research, 4) a one-page description of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and 5) a list of at least three referees with complete contact information. All parts of the applications should be submitted as a single pdf document of less than 2 MB to Dr. Mark D. Berry, Head of Department, at [email protected] by no later than November 15, 2020, using the subject heading Eukaryotic Gene Regulation tenure-track position. We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted further. The position is subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. As part of the commitment of the Department of Biochemistry to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), the hiring committee is implementing best practices to reduce unconscious bias and to ensure that initial short-listing of candidates includes those from underrepresented target groups at the level they exist in the applicant pool according to Statistics Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Final day to apply!

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Newfoundland and Labrador schools in March, some high school students were left wondering if they would be prepared for university studies in the fall. One of the major concerns was whether they would have enough math. https://gazette.mun.ca/teaching-and-learning/it-all-adds-up

Ocean systems are being stressed out in many different ways and like the background stress of Covid-19 on people, it makes everything else in life just that ...much more difficult. The Guardian reached out to Memorial's ocean experts Dr. Brad de Young and Dr. Kurt Gamperl for their opinions about a fish mortality event in Israel. Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland https://www.theguardian.com//israel-fish-deaths-linked-to-

Virtual Career Exploration Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. Students and alumni are invited to learn helpful tips to consider when exploring possible career options that align with your strengths, interests and skills. To register, please visit: https://www.mun.ca/student/events.php

Virtual Job Search Strategies Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. Searching for a job can be a full-time job! Students and alumni are invited to learn effective strategies for navigating the job search process. To register, please visit: https://www.mun.ca/student/events.php

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O is for Ore. Dr. Derek Wilton, Department of Earth Sciences - Memorial University of Newfoundland, stops by the Labrador Morning Show to deliver their latest "entry" in the Encyclopedia of Labrador. He talks about mineral deposits in Labrador and just what goes into developing them into ore mines.

Jeremiah Vallotton, an environmental science PhD candidate in the Faculty of Science, has just won a large fellowship that will further his work on carbon in our soils - research that will take him around the world. He tells CBC Newfoundland Morning why and why it’s important to food sustainability. (12 minute mark)

Dr. David Churchill, Department of Computer Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland, is just 20 minutes into his first lecture of the semester and already students are expressing their enthusiasm. Not with lit-up eyes or hands waving in the air but with a series of emojis: PogChamp emote, LuL emote, PogChamp emote.

President Vianne Timmons and I were treated to a fantastic tour of the Department of Ocean Sciences and the Ocean Science Centre by Dr. Garth Fletcher, Danielle Nichols, and Ocean Sciences faculty, staff, and students.

Congratulations to two exceptionally talented students, Tanisha Tucker and Tara Gover, who are starting Memorial University of Newfoundland this fall with $80,0...00 and $100,000, respectively, in tow. Meet Memorial's 2020 #SchulichLeaders: http://bit.ly/MUN-Schulich-2020. Schulich Leader Scholarships Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science Memorial University Grenfell Campus, Memorial University