[efgcontact] GeoNews for February 2011
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GeoNews for February 2011
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*Index*
1. EFG News and News from EFG projects <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_efg%20news>
2. General News <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_general%20news>
3. Natural Hazards <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_hazards>
4. Minerals <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_minerals>
5. Natural Resources <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_resources>
6. Education in Geology <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_education>
7. Job Opportunities <#12e6c1c75dc56cae_jobs>
1. EFG News and News from EFG projects
*Call for articles for the European Geologist Magazine issue 31.*
For the next issue of EGM, the Editorial Board of the magazine has
decided to do a partial theme concerning EFG projects and
geology-related EU projects from EFG members. All other articles are
welcome and the editor asks especially for new items from your own
country and for short articles/comments on topical issues.
You can find all instructions for authors on the EFG website
www.eurogeologists.eu
<http://www.eurogeologists.eu/index.php?page=170&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=geonews+test&utm_source=YMLP&utm_term=www.eurogeologists.eu>
or at the back of past magazines.
Please send your contributions *before 31 March* to
Harper-McCorry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Harper-McCorry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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*Workshop
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on "Geology at different education levels in Europe" organized by EFG
and the Hungarian Geological Society, Budapest, Hungary, 19 May 2011.*
The annual meeting of the European Federation of Geologists will be held
in May 2011 at Budapest and is accompanied by a workshop on the subject
of education in the area of geology. Both oral and poster presentations
concerning any educational level are expected. The main achievements of
the Euro-Ages project (www.euro-ages.eu <http://www.euro-ages.eu/>) will
also be presented during the workshop. Furthermore, a fieldtrip to the
Balaton Lake and the Bakony-Balaton Geopark will be proposed on 20 May.
The area of the catastrophic red sludge spill will also be visited. For
more information please contact the coordinator Eva Hartai at
foldshe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:foldshe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
2. General News
*Courses 2011, Escuela de Geología Profesional del ICOG.*
The Spanish School of Professional Geology presents its draft programme
<http://www.icog.es/_portal/uploads/formacion/borradorcalendariocursos2011.pdf>
of courses for continuing education in geology that will be held in
2011. All dates indicated in this agenda are still susceptible to
further modifications.
*Courses 2011, BDG-Bildungsakademie e.V.*
The academy for continuing education in geology of the German BDG
proposes several workshops
<http://www.geoberuf.de/index.php?option=com_seminare&view=seminare&Itemid=110>
from May to December 2011. Amongst others the topics concern geothermal
energy, the evaluation of natural mineral deposits or the issue of radon
gas. A special early bird discount is offered if you register two months
before the date of the course.
*Shell London Lecture Series 2011.*
The full programme 2011 of this series of talks hosted by the Geological
Society of London is now available online:
www.geolsoc.org.uk/shelllondonlectures11
<http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/shelllondonlectures11>
<http://www.sgem.org/>
*11th International Geoconference SGEM 2011,* *Albena, Bulgaria, 19* -
*25* *June 2011.*
This multidisciplinary conference will bring together
delegates from research and educational institutions, companies,
government agencies and consulting organisations from all over the
world. The organisers of the conference invite all researchers
interested in the development of contemporary geoscience on a local,
regional and global scale to submit your abstracts of unpublished
researches until *10 March 2011*. Please find all necessary information
for the conference at www.sgem.org <http://www.sgem.org/> .
<http://www.ieso2011.unimore.it/>
*5th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), Modena, Italy, 5-14
September 2011. *
The theme for this year's Olympiad open to secondary school students
from all over the world is "Earth Science Renaissance: science,
environment and art". You can find all information on IESO 2011 at
http://www.ieso2011.unimore.it <http://www.ieso2011.unimore.it/> or ask
more details to roberto.greco@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:roberto.greco@xxxxxxxxxx>
3. Natural Hazards
*EXCIMAP. Handbook on good practices for flood mapping in Europe.*
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The EFG Panel of Experts on Natural Hazards
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contributed during 2006 and 2007 to the publication of this
guide highlighting the current, existing and accessible good practices
for flood mapping in Europe. It is based on experiences and knowledge
available at that time in the countries represented in EXCIMAP.
With regard to this topic the European Commission recently published a
Staff Working Paper - Risk Assessment and Mapping Guidelines for
Disaster Management - SEC(2010) 1626 final
<http://www.eurogeologists.eu/images/content/panels_of_experts/natural_hazard_climate_change/COMM_PDF_SEC_2010_1626_F_staff_working_document_en.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=geonews+test&utm_source=YMLP&utm_term=SEC%282010%29+1626+final>.
<http://www.wlf2.org/home/abstract-submission>
*2nd WORLD LANDSLIDE FORUM, FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy, 3-9 October
2011.*
The organisers invite you to contribute to "Session L04 - Landslide
inventory and susceptibility and hazard zoning" and extend the deadline
for submission of abstracts to *15 March 2011*.
This session will gather information on landslide inventory,
susceptibility and hazard zoning methods in different physiographic,
geological and climatic settings.
More information: http://www.wlf2.org/home/abstract-submission
<http://www.engeopro2011.com/index_eng.htm>
*EngeoPro-2011, Moscow, Russia, 6-8 September 2011.*
This international conference on "Environmental Geosciences and
Engineering Survey for Territory Protection and Population Safety"
(EngeoPro-2011) will deal with problems in environmental geoscience,
engineering geology and hydrogeology. The main topics are natural
hazards and their risks; engineering survey for rational use of
territories and providing population safety; engineering protection of
territories under the impact of natural and anthropogenic hazards and
socio-economic aspects of engineering protection.
More information: http://www.engeopro2011.com
<http://www.engeopro2011.com/index_eng.htm>
4. Minerals
*COM(2011) 25 final "Tackling the challenges in commodity markets and on
raw materials".*
On 2 February 2011 the European Commission adopted its communication on
commodity markets and raw materials
<http://www.eurogeologists.eu/images/content/panels_of_experts/minerals_and_their_sustainable_use/COM%2025%20final%20%20EN%2002-02-2011%20Raw%20Materials.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=geonews+test&utm_source=YMLP&utm_term=commodity+markets+and+raw+mate...> as
a part of its Europe 2020 strategy to ensure sustainable and inclusive
growth in Europe in times of changes in global supply and demand patterns.
EFG has contributed since 2008 through its Panel of Experts (PE) on
Resources and Reserves
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to the public consultations initiated by the Commission.
<http://www.rawmaterials-conference.eu/>
*European Raw Materials Conference, Le Châtelain Hotel, Brussels, 1
March 2011.*
This conference coincides with the release of the European Commission’s
communication on raw materials and will offer a forum for key
stakeholders to set a road map for Europe’s political and practical
responses to the threats associated with the global race for raw materials.
*Please find the full agenda at www.rawmaterials-conference.eu.
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*A perspective on the metals and mining industry, K.U. Leuven, Belgium,
25 March 2011.*
This seminar is organised on the initiative of the research groups
"Applied Geology and Mineralogy" and "Metallurgy and Materials
engineering" (K.U. Leuven) and of McKinsey&Company.
Please register at: ees.kuleuven.be/geology/metalsandmining
<http://ees.kuleuven.be/geology/metalsandmining/>
5. Natural Resources
<http://www.eurogeosource.eu/>
*EuroGeoSource International Workshop "User Needs on Energy and Minerals
Data and Services, Budapest, Hungary, 10 March 2011.
*
EuroGeoSource is a data portal giving Internet access to geographical
information on geo-energy (oil, gas, coal etc.) and mineral resources
(metallic and non-metallic minerals, industrial minerals and
construction materials: gravel, sand, ornamental stone etc.) covering
ten European countries. The project is co-funded by the Competitiveness
and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), under the Policy Support
Programme (PSP), Geographic Information Theme.
More information: http://www.eurogeosource.eu
<http://www.eurogeosource.eu/>
6. Education in Geology
*INQAAHE Biennial Conference, Madrid, Spain, 5-7 April 2011.*
This conference hosted by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and
Accreditation (ANECA) has the theme of "Quality Assurance: Foundation
for the Future”. Furthermore, the 20th birthday of INQAAHE will be
celebrated during this event. Please note that the registration closes
on 18 March 2011.
More information: http://www.inqaahe.org/madrid-2011
*International Conference "The Future of Education", Florence, Italy,
25-26 June 2011.*
This conference subsidised by the European Commission's Lifelong
Learning Programme has the objective to promote transnational
cooperation and good practice in the field of innovation for education.
More information: http://www.pixel-online.net
<http://www.pixel-online.net/edu_future/index.php>
7. Job Opportunities
*12 PhD researcher positions - "Changing Hydro-meteorological Risks – as
analyzed by a new generation of European scientists"
Job Description:* A series of 12 Ph.D positions, financed by the
European Community, are available within the European Marie Curie
Initial Training Network "CHANGES". The CHANGES network will develop an
advanced understanding of how global changes (related to environmental
and climate change as well as socio-economical change) will affect the
temporal and spatial patterns of hydro-meteorological hazards and
associated risks in Europe; how these changes can be assessed, modeled,
and incorporated in sustainable risk management strategies, focusing on
spatial planning, emergency preparedness and risk communication.
*More information:*
http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/climate/mariecurie11021.html
**Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Geological CO_2 Storage Geochemistry* *
*Location:* University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada)
*Job Description:* The Applied Geochemistry Group in the Department of
Geoscience at the University of Calgary proposes a postdoctoral fellow
(PDF) position to conduct innovative research on geochemical aspects
related to secure CO_2 storage in geological formations. The research
will involve field based geochemical tracing of injected CO_2 coupled
with laboratory experiments investigating chemical and isotopic patterns
resulting from brine-rock-CO_2 interactions. In addition it is planned
to input the obtained geochemical and geophysical information from
selected field pilots into reservoir models to advance our ability to
describe the extent and the phase distribution of injected CO_2 in the
target reservoirs.
* *
*Qualifications:* Candidates should have experience in aqueous
geochemistry pertaining to water-rock interactions. Experience in
isotope geochemistry and/or with geochemical or reservoir models is an
asset. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment and
fluency in English are essential. At the time of appointment, candidates
must have completed all requirements for their PhD within the past 3
years preferably in geology, chemistry, geochemistry or a related field.
*Contract conditions:* Initially one-year term appointment with
possibility of renewal for another 1,5 years. Remuneration will vary
between $44,000 and $50,000 Canadian dollars per annum dependent on
experience.
*Contact:* Applicants should send a CV, description of research
interests, and three reference letters to: Maurice Shevalier, Department
of Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary,
Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 or to Maurice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:Maurice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Review of the submissions will
start on 1 March 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
* *
*Lecturer (docent) or Senior Lecturer (hoofddocent) in the field of
sedimentary systems analysis*
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* *
*Location:* Department of Geology and Soil Science at Ghent
University (Belgium)
* *
*Job Description:* The Department of Geology and Soil Science has a
vacancy for a position of autonomous academic staff (professorship) in
sedimentary geology, to be filled no later than 1 October 2011. The
successful candidate will be responsible for teaching several courses in
sedimentary geology, both at bachelor (in Dutch) and master (mostly in
English) level, and will conduct research in the field of siliciclastic
sedimentary systems analysis.
*Contact:* Prof. Marc De Batist (Head of Department;
Marc.DeBatist@xxxxxxxx <mailto:Marc.DeBatist@xxxxxxxx>) or Prof. Patric
Jacobs (Patric.Jacobs@xxxxxxxx <mailto:Patric.Jacobs@xxxxxxxx>)
*Senior Mine Geologist*
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* *
*Location:* Mount Isa Mine, Australia
* *
*Contact:* Wian Marais, (07)4744 6348
*Water Resources Manager, Danone Eaux France.*
* *
*Location:* Evian les Bains (74 France)
* *
*Job Description:* Danone Research is looking to hire a Water Resources
Manager (M/F).
Within the development direction for the Waters BU you will report to
the head of the team of the Water Resources and Processing Platform. You
will drive projects engineered by several Business Units, in order to
increase or secure their water resources. That includes the necessary
studies for the understanding of the water systems.
On going, there are 5 to 10 such projects, running on periods from 1 to
3 years, for additional volumes of 50 to 500ML per project. You take
part in the validation of the volume estimation on each project and
vouch for the recommended options, the sustainability of the resource.
You ensure the follow up of policies and orientation choices
You make sure that the hydrogeological studies and the site works
(drillings) are conducted with respect to the Danone policy within the
local constraints. You follow up on their completion to insure the
respect and good understanding of the regulations. For this mission you
are required to be on site and will have to travel abroad. For another
part you will have to lead or take part in central studies to improve
our tools and methods in partnership with external scientific structures.
* *
*Qualifications:* Background of hydrogeologist, with solid knowledge of
modelling extended to hydrogeochemistry; more than to 2 years on field
experience, which allowed you to develop skills in drilling and site
studies. Self sufficient and adaptable, you can work in multicultural
teams and in many countries.
* *
*Contact* : jean-jacques.beley@xxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:jean-jacques.beley@xxxxxxxxxx>
I hope you enjoyed reading our monthly newsletter.
We would be pleased to receive your comments or indications of events
relevant to the geological profession in Europe.
Kind regards,
EFG Office
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