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Minnesota dairy, beef producer diversifies, adds 5,000 pigs, research

2018-12-21 17:23:00| National Hog Farmer

While Pietig had some experience working on a local sow farm in high school, it was really through her husband that she became immersed in pig farming.

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Does alcohol consumption accelerate the chances of developing coronary heart disease? - International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 222

2018-12-20 12:17:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

In an attempt to judge the effects of alcohol on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), a recent report carried out analyses using a sample of subjects from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol & Related Conditions III (NESARC-III). The authors based their exposure to current alcohol use on a single assessment at baseline of self-reported consumption during the past year, when the subjects were an average of 38.9 years of age.

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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Noble Research Institutes Environmental Services Markets Plan 

2018-12-19 23:44:41| National Farmers Union

By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy While farmers have profound respect for the land and natural resources, the farm economy does not always adequately align profitability and stewardship. However, we are growing in our understanding of farmers ability to help address climate change and other environmental challenges through production and conservation practices. Noble Research Institute (NRI) is currently working to advance ecosystem service markets (ESM) specifically […]

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on Lunar Prospecting Instrumentation, Science and Operations

2018-12-19 11:30:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Robotic Exploration Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on Lunar Prospecting Instrumentation, Science and Operations This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Research Fellow will be based in the Lunar Lander Team of the HRE Development Projects Group. The Lunar Lander Team in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration supports the initiation and leads the implementation of near to medium term lunar exploration mission studies, technology development and flight projects. Current activities include the development of PROSPECT and PILOT for the Russian led mission Luna27. These activities are defined to generate knowledge, technologies, expertise, capabilities and partnership to prepare for future human lunar exploration whilst creating new opportunities for fundamental scientific research. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Information on the PROSPECT Project. Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed A Research Fellow is sought to engage in both independent and supporting research in preparation of future lunar exploration via the PROSPECT package on the Luna27 mission. Work topics include the investigation of specific problems related to the PROSPECT investigation in the areas of sample contamination, volatile loss and preservation, sensor calibration permittivity sensor, cameras and illumination unit, temperature sensors, and in particular the definition and optimization of PROSPECT operations concepts for maximizing the science output. Additional topics may include contributions to data processing, calibration and archiving of PROSPECT and PILOT data. The Research Fellow will work closely with the lunar lander team, to address important scientific questions that affect the PROSPECT design and performances. The candidate will also develop and refine PROSPECT operations concepts and related constraints based on inputs including review of test results regarding their impact on science performance and operations. This will involve working closely with the members of the PROSPECT User Group PROSPECT science team, members of the PROSPECT industrial consortium, and with colleagues in ESA including the PROSPECT project scientist, to perform multidisciplinary research in support of an optimized PROSPECT mission. The generation of technical notes in support of the PROSPECT development activities and of publications on performed scientific investigations is expected. The specific interests and proposed research of the Research Fellow will be taken into account and given priority where possible. The Research Fellow is also expected to create research and collaborative links as needed with other areas of HRE as well as ESAs Science Directorate and ESAs Technical Directorate in order to profit from existing expertise and for exploiting synergies within ESAs various activity areas. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities General interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Candidates are expected to have research experience in at least one of the below areas, with a demonstrated interest in others data analysis techniques, space instrumentation, data calibration, space data archiving space instrument operations and related planning optimization multispectral imaging fluorescence investigations lunar soil mechanics and sample handing volatile preservation volatile loss in vacuum environments, thermal analysis. Experience in multidisciplinary analysis skills, instrument operations planning, instrument data processing calibration archiving, scientific collaboration, documentation and publication etc. will be considered an asset. Applicants shall also demonstrate flexibility to adjust their program of work to the PROSPECT projects needs. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Specificities The Research Fellow in the Lunar Lander Team is embedded in an ESA project team which is working under tight constraints to achieve the goal of delivering a fully functional and space qualified payload on time and in line with available budget to the Russian Luna27 project. This means that 1. The RFs work is performed in an international and highly interactive environment where ESA, industry, and academia collaborate under schedule constraints to achieve a common goal. For directly project related tasks, schedule constraints may apply to the RFs work. 2. Project activities are taking place in several locations in Europe, and occasionally in Russia. 3. The RF is expected to propose and conduct independent Research in support of PROSPECT related science topics. A time sharing of about 50 of time spent on independent research and 50 of time spent on directly project related activities is envisaged. 4. In general, no laboratory facilities are available in the Lunar Lander Team. On a case by case basis, when supported by the project needs, the use of some lab facility on the premises may be enabled by the PROSPECT project. Any lab facility access needed for the proposed research must be clearly specified in the research proposal. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2019. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Slovenia, as an Associate Member, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Emerging Technologies and Earth Observation

2018-12-18 19:30:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Emerging Technologies and Earth Observation This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our Team and Mission The lab exists to accelerate the future of earth observation, by helping Europes earth observation and space ecosystem adopt disruptive technologies and methods. Right now, were working with AI, cubesat, drone and hyperspectral payload data and VR, but HAPs, quantum technologies and distributed ledgers are on our todo list. lab is part of the ESA Earth Observation Programmes Department developing future systems for earth observation. lab also hosts ESAs InCubed programme, providing rapid funding of innovative public private partnerships to exploit new EO markets. lab also convenes experts from across the World to develop research agendas on the relevance for EO of emerging technology topics including AI, distributed ledgers and quantum computing. lab tests concepts in 13 month Case Studies executed by a multidisciplinary research team that youd be a part of. Successful ideas are scaled up through partnerships with ESA staff, external researchers and university institutes, new space companies in every ESA member state, and disseminated through scientific publications and conferences and scale up projects. The lab research team will grow to 1520 staff in 2019, including this intake of research fellows and secondees from industry and visiting fellows. The research team is supported by a team of engineers and the labs leadership team. lab gets Case Study requests from across ESAs Earth Observation Programme and industry, and in we expect proposals from InCubed bidders, new space companies, university partners and ESAs Business Incubation Centres. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of research and activities As a research fellow you will Propose and make the case for your own research case studies Help deliver case studies proposed by others using an agile sprint based approach over periods up to 3 months Help prioritize proposals, in collaboration with Earth Observation Program leadership and ideally collaborating with industry. Link your work to existing activity in the Earth Observation Programme, including in science, future systems, ground segments and applications, so helps them adopt new disruptive approaches. Work with partners from academia and industry to help deliver research case studies, through external projects commissioned from them to accelerate your work. By the time you leave lab, youll have worked on 68 case studies, coauthored papers on these, had substantial experience of agile RD, had seminars with or worked with 50100 World experts on our core topics, attended 13 international conferences or events, and worked directly with leaders from across ESA and Europes New Space companies. Your research will apply artificial intelligence to earth observation and geospatial data, and may involve one of more of the following topics Small Sat mission concepts, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Convergence of IoT and observational data, hyperspectral data, ultrahigh resolution data Distributed ledgers and quantum computing applications to earth observation. Theres more information research case studies were currently doing on our blog httpblogs.esa.intphilab In addition you will Carry out research as part of a team in one or more of the fields of research, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from elsewhere e.g. relevant ESA departments, industry or the research community, Publish peerreviewed literature, and promoteshare your results and tools through digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, etc, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities General interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in related to our Fields of Research. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is also required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, in particular computer science, or engineering, space science, data science, or new space business engineering Proficiency in programming languages, in particular Python. Additional requirements Experience in the new space industry, commercial analysis, costbenefit analysis Proven experience leading research, with international recognition and peer reviewed publications Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously Experience of applying Agile development approaches to RD problems. Communicate effectively in written and oral form and in presentations. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. For this RF Opportunity, in addition to your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation for applying, your application must include a research case study proposal as set out in 3. below, which is to be attached in the additional documents field of the application information section. A 1 page cover letter minimum 10 point, Times A 2 page CV, with hyperlinks to your publication record, LinkedIn profile and github account, where available Case Study you should draft a proposal for a lab Case Study and include it with your proposal maximum 250 words. Assessment of this will form part of your application. It will be assessed against Ability to concisely explain your ideas Potential impact on the earth observation research and industrial community Scalability of the concept Fit with existing mix of skills in the lab primarily machine learning and earth observation Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule for a 3 month project that involves up to 6 researchers. . The closing date for applications is 3 February 2019. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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