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Campaigning on climate science consensus may backfire, warn scholars

2017-07-23 06:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld

[NEWS] Climate change campaigns that focus on correcting public beliefs about scientific consensus are likely to backfire and undermine policy efforts, according to an expert commentary published today in Environmental Communication. The six authors of the commentary argue campaigns which emphasize variations on messages such as, “97% of climate scientists have concluded that human-caused climate change is happening,” hold several serious drawbacks. Firstly…

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Project Manager Space Science

2017-07-18 10:11:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Project Manager Space Science Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire Salary 37,415 41,572 Full Time or Part Time About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and technology. STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 200 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research. About The Role The Project Management Group of the Space Engineering and Technology Division currently has a growing number of ongoing and new projects which require Project Management support. This portfolio of projects covers a wide range of applications Spacecraft Instrumentation, Space Physics, Earth Observation and Calibration Sources. The position will give you the opportunity to work on Space hardware projects at all stages of implementation from the proposal stage right through to inflight commissioning and calibration. Within this role you will manage projects andor significant work packages manage multidisciplinary teams to produce project deliverables report to customers on all aspects your projects using written reports, Gantt charts and presentations lead a team of specialists preparing proposals for future lines of work report project finance and schedule to RAL Spaces senior management team provide advice and training on project management matters to junior members of staff this role will include regular contact with external customers and liaising with a variety of space engineering and scientific support staff. About You You will be educated to degree level in a Science, Engineering or Mathematics discipline or equivalent. You will hold a recognised project management qualification. Successful candidates will have substantial project management experience, with proven ability to manage projects within strict financial and schedule constraints. You will have experience of proposal writing and making recommendations to collaborations and subject matter experts You will need to have strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others. You will be highly organised with good time management skills. Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, gym and sports facilities. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please visit our job board at httpwww.topcareer.jobsVacancyirc2417357278.aspx. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000. The closing date for applications is 6th August 2017.

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Personalised Nutrition: how is science and technology driving the movement?

2017-07-10 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

With all signs pointing to personalised nutrition being the next big growth area in the food industry, Sarah Power looks into the science and technology that will drive the trend.

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