2024 World Soil Day!
Today marks the 2024 FAO World Soil Day! This year’s theme, Caring for soils: Measure, monitor, manage. Soil science has advanced significantly since the 19th century, driven by innovations like gene sequencing for detailed organism analysis, light spectroscopy for soil carbon and CEC measurements, and isotope tracing for biogeochemical cycles. Additionally, advances in computer modeling […]
Master’s in Geography – University of Victoria
UVic’s Environmental Governance Group (envirogov.org) at the University of Victoria (UVic) in British Columbia, Canada is seeking applications for a Master’s student. With support from a Canadian Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance Society grant, Dr. Sophia Carodenuto (UVic) and Dr. Sylvie Quideau (University of Alberta) are offering a 2- year funded graduate […]
Agrology Data Series – Part 1
Join the PRSSS and BCCAI on November 28th for our first installment in our Agrology Data Series!
PRSSS-BCCAI Preliminary Survey
In collaboration with the British Columbia Centre for Agritech (BCCAI), the PRSSS is developing a series of seminars to teach students and professionals data analysis and application skills. Complete the attached survey to have your input heard, and enter the prize draw! Loading…
Project Manager – CanN2ONet
The CanN2O is a new Canadian collaboration network that seeks to reduce Canada’s GHG emissions from agriculture. They are seeking a new Project Manager! Details can be found at this link.
BC Ministry – Research Scientist
The BC Ministry of Forests is looking for a Research Scientist for their Dawson Creek/Fort St. John Office. More information can be found here.
Integral Ecology Group – Ecologist
Integral Ecology Group is looking to hire a new soil scientist. You can find the link to the details here.
MSc position at UNBC
Dr. Michael Preston has the following MSc soil science positions available for 2024/25 at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, BC. These projects will be suitable for students interested in soil health/soil ecology/soil organic carbon. All projects are funded and start dates are somewhat flexible. Ultramafic tailings restoration (2 positions): projects could look […]
2023 World Soil Day Trivia
Join us for Trivia and Beverages on this World Soil Day (December 5th, 2023). The theme of this year’s World Soil Day is Soil and Water. If you are interested in attending, fill out this survey! Loading…
UBC Okanagan – Soil Science Lecturer
UBC Okanagan Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences Department is looking for someone interested in teaching our EESC 456 Soil Science course in Kelowna in September. EESC 456 / GEOG 466 Soil Science | Lecture | Laboratory Lecture T/Th 6:30pm – 8:00pm Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, […]