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 Job alert!  SIEC at UStirling is currently advertising five new positions in Scotland’s International Environment Centre working on the ⁦#ForthERA project. With two further positions to follow very shortly!

Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC) at the University of Stirling is hiring!

Come join our growing team working on the ground-breaking Forth-ERA project. We have a number of new positions now available:

• SIEC Data Centre Technical Manager
• Scientific Project Coordinator
• Data Engineer (Backend Specialist)
• Senior Technical Specialist (Sensor Networks)
• Technical Specialist (Sensor Networks / Fieldwork Support)

And we will be shortly advertising the following roles:

• Frontend developer (WebGIS)
• Research Fellow in Earth Observation (Water Quality)

Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/emWtQGKW

Challenge Overview:

“Gaia4All: Indigenous Hackathon for Global Early Warning” is a groundbreaking, Indigenous-led innovation challenge committed to contribute to the overarching UN goal of providing effective early warning systems for storms, floods, droughts and heatwaves in all parts of the world by 2027. With climate change impacts escalating, timely early warnings have become a pressing need to safeguard lives and livelihoods.

This transformative challenge is guided by the principles of the “Indigenous Hackathon” fostering the co-creation of technological solutions that integrate scientific, local, and Indigenous knowledge. Our collective goal is to make early warnings universally accessible and embraced, particularly by Indigenous and underrepresented communities, empowering them to proactively mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.

Join us in this audacious journey to harness the collective intelligence of the crowd to strengthen global resilience, protect lives and foster sustainable futures. Let’s work towards  a world where early warning systems are available to everyone anywhere, leaving no community behind in the face of climate uncertainty. Let’s unite as planet guardians, making a lasting impact for generations to come.

When: October 28-29

Where: Online

Sign up here to keep informed and share your interest to participate as a hacker, mentor or sponsor: https://forms.gle/MPSPdMuxsh7PgnKaA

For sponsorship inquiries or more information, please contact diana@space4innovation.com

The GEO Indigenous Alliance is pleased to announce the GEO Indigenous Water Summit 2023, to be held online from 25-27 October 2023. Building on the tremendous success of the GEO Indigenous Summit 2020, which brought together Indigenous leaders, NGOs, Indigenous youth, academics and UN institutes to discuss Indigenous-led innovations in Earth observations, this year’s Summit aims to deepen the exploration of water conservation and sustainability. In line with the United Nations’ Declaration of 2023 as the Year of Water, the Summit will provide a platform to showcase Indigenous Earth observation innovations that address water issues and highlight the role of Indigenous knowledge in building a sustainable future.

When: October 25-27

Where: Online

Themes and Topics:

• Indigenous Earth Observation Innovations for Water: Showcasing the latest advancements in Earth observation technologies, satellite data, and Indigenous-led research to address water-related challenges and promote sustainability.
• Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Future: Exploring the role of Indigenous knowledge in building a resilient society and achieving sustainable development goals, particularly in the context of water conservation and management.
• Public and Private Sector Initiatives: Investigating the evolving relationship between Indigenous communities and the business sector, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and highlighting the economic benefits of Indigenous-led Earth observation initiatives.
• Climate Change and Water: Understanding the impact of climate change on water resources and exploring Indigenous perspectives, adaptations, and resilience strategies.
• Indigenous Science and Society: Examining the integration of Indigenous science and traditional knowledge with Earth observation data and technologies, and their significance in informing policy and decision-making processes.
• “GAIA4All Indigenous Hackathon for Early Warning Systems”: Building capacity within Indigenous youth and local communities, empowering them to develop their own Earth observation-based solutions towards water challenges.

Sign up here to keep informed:  https://forms.gle/DbLXGdCXZzK41tuV9

Lightning talks session:  Lightning talks are 3 minute pre-recorded presentations related to the themes of the Summit. To submit an abstract complete this form by Friday, October 6th, 2023.

For sponsorship inquiries or more information, please contact diana@space4innovation.com

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Water Talks: Advancing Diversity and Equity in Aquatic Remote Sensing

An activity of the GEO AquaWatch Early Career Society 

GEO AquaWatch invites early career professionals and scientists in the field of aquatic remote sensing from geographically underrepresented backgrounds.

• • Researchers are now invited to submit an abstract (4000 characters, including spaces) for an oral webinar presentation on Earth Observation in Water Quality. Abstracts will be accepted for consideration until 11st of August 2023. A broad range of Earth Observation water quality topics is welcome, from algorithm development to understanding the needs of the user community. Early Career water quality professionals and scientists from groups and geographic regions under-represented in science are especially encouraged to apply.
  • This opportunity is a two-part series. The first part involves optional presentation training with GEO AquaWatch Early Career Society members to help further develop presentation skills and English language fluency. The second part involves giving a webinar presentation for the entire GEO AquaWatch Network. This is a unique opportunity to have peer feedback before presenting your work to the entire community.
  • The selection focuses on underrepresented research groups, with a particular focus on researchers located in underrepresented geographic regions or who conduct research in those regions.

The 2023-24 webinar theme is “Understanding water quality from space”

GEO AquaWatch has a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and these principles will be encouraged in setting the program. Webinar participants will be expected to be aware of and follow GEO AquaWatch’s new Code of Conduct during discussions.   

Webinar Logistics: monthly 60 minute virtual webinars to be held at the time of the speaker’s convenience on business days.

Where: Virtual.

Abstract Submission Deadline 25th of August 2023. Notification of those selected will be made by September 10th, 2023.

Link to Registration and Abstract Submission Form: https://forms.office.com/e/ZUjWFc6tdd

Questions: email EarlyCareerSociety@geoaquawatch.org with WATER TALKS Call for Speakers in the subject line