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Monsanto sells deal of future innovation
2015-06-22 21:49:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Its proposed buyout of Syngenta aims to deliver benefits to farmers and shareholders. Since Syngenta chose to take Monsantos private buyout offer public, Monsanto now counters by talking to shareholders and the farm media. I recently spoke with Mike Frank, Monsantos global operations lead, who stated their case for the value of this Syngenta buyout. read more
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Future Missions Head of Earth Observation Group
2015-06-22 10:05:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Future Missions Head of Earth Observation Group has arisen within the Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage. You will be responsible for all EO mission related prospects and studies. Airbus Defence and Space Ltd is looking for a highly motivated and capable scientistengineer to lead the Future Missions Earth Observation Group, based in Stevenage. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a small expert group of professional scientists and engineers in undertaking the design and analysis of spaceborne systems, primarily for Earth Observation missions. In addition to leading the Group, the role will include work on a range of activities including mission and satellite system analysis and design, research and development activities, marketing and customer interfacing. Typical EO programmes of interest include the ESA Earth Explorer programme, ESAEU Global Monitoring for Environment and Security GMES, Eumetsat meteorology mission and national opportunities. This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. Your mains responsibilities will be You will be responsible for all EO mission related prospects and studies, You will also be expected to develop overall business strategies within Airbus Defence and Space Ltd in relation to these missions including close coordination with Sales and Marketing, and define and lead associated RD activities. You will be responsible for tracking all EO prospects, contributing to bidnobid decisions, and will be required to take a leading role in proposals. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring and guiding the management of all EO mission studies, including overall responsibility for the financial performance of studies. The successful candidate should have the aptitude and motivation to lead a small and dedicated team, to continue development of a world class capability in the design of future EO missions. Heshe will be expected to develop a productive relationship with EO scientists and other parts of the space community, through attendance at and contributions to meetings, workshops and conferences. This role will involve some travels for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly monthly travels in UK and Europe. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to a University degree in Physics, degree in Engineering, specialised in Electric, aerospace, mechanical or Physics, Indepth experience at industry or postgraduate level in space systems including Earth Observation. A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in an appropriate subject is advantageous. Good understanding of Earth Observation applications and instrumentation is required, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with spacecraft and space systems engineers. Experience in proposal writing, working in a commercial environment and of financial management is an advantage Good analytical and presentation skills written and oral are needed A demonstrated ability to work in a team is required, Fluency in English. Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached. To apply click here
Climate for change: our action plan to save the future
2015-06-22 05:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: A climate for change is sweeping through our households, across Australia, around the world. After decades of downplaying the warnings about global warming - with false starts and political delays - our moral compass is being reset towards action. Human-induced climate change is real. The risks of inaction are real and mounting. The Herald today offers an opportunity to be part of something special - the climate for change. Our aim is to help Australians reconnect with the urgency of acting, by...
DNV GL Research Paper Shows Bright Future For Subsea Processing; Outlines Highs And Lows Towards An All Subsea' Solution
2015-06-22 03:22:45| oilandgasonline News Articles
DNV GL, the leading technical adviser to the oil and gas industry, recently launched a research paper exploring the viability of moving offshore oil and gas processing subsea, including the techno-economics of an ‘all subsea’ solution.
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Graphene-sheathed copper wires could dramatically speed future processors, cut power consumption
2015-06-19 22:57:07| Extremetech
New research into graphene's potential shows that it could be used to boost the performance of copper wires inside semiconductors. If true, this could clear one of the most significant bottlenecks to modern CPU performance.
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