The University of the Fraser Valley invites applications from qualified academics wishing to be considered for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar at the Food and Agriculture Institute for a two-year term. The postdoctoral scholar will work with the Director and Associate
Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute in the areas of agricultural technology and food systems planning. The Institute is interested in candidates who are qualified to support two research projects: (1) a project that explores the potential that novel food and
agriculture technologies (particularly cellular agriculture) have for enhancing food security, economic development, and sustainability in Canadian communities, and (2) a project that examines challenges and vulnerabilities around local and regional food systems to determine ways
of increasing local/regional resilience.
More information about this opportunity can be found in the attached PDF (which can also be accessed via this link: coraluvic.ca/UFV-FAI-Postdo…).
Questions about the position can be directed to Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute,
Dr. Lenore Newman, via e-mail: lenore.newman@ufv.ca. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Research Office: regs@ufv.ca.
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It's not every day scholarship, scholarship, on other days, let's talk about how you can land global job or internship opportunities.
So come Saturday, we will be doing something a little bit different. I will be hosting an ex-classmate who is now a GIS consultant with the WWF.
Those in the forestry and wildlife fields know how much of a big deal that is.
We understand the current job market is difficult, especially with many people stuck at home. Saturday's chat will emphasize how to build and keep relationships online as well as build your online...
presence which you can invariably tap into for future opportunities.
If you are interested in finding out how to set yourself up with some of these international opportunities, or how to network with global professionals for opportunities like this, then make it a date with us.
There is a popular adage where I come from that says "a person's house is far only when we do not love them".
My little 7-year old nephew wanted to send 2 bottles of maltina to me in Canada, when he learnt that a friend was coming down here from Nigeria. But of course,... 1/5
...he was then told that he can't send liquid here.
Undeterred, I was told he asked that they send me some of his biscuits and he was told once again that it is packaged goods and he might not be able to send it over except he unwraps it and put it in a ziplock. Boy wanted...
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...to do that too.
To say that I was touched is an understatement, my love for the little boy just went waaaaay up!
A couple of weeks ago, @VictoriaChiny15 offered to recharge my phone, I declined. Then she insisted that she sent me some money as a gesture of appreciation.
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Question: I had a very good grade(1:1/2:1), sent my essays to many scholars and they okayed it, and I also made many applications yet they were all unsuccessful. Why?
Short answer: I don't know.
Long answer: Were your references as good as the rest of your application? #aThread
THE QUALITY OF YOUR REFERENCE(S) IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE REST OF YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
Who is writing your reference letters? Is it some prof who is very busy and would just write you a lousy reference letter? Or is it some prof who never really liked you to start with?
Don't select a referee simply because they were your professor. Being your prof doesn't automatically equate to being in the best position to speak about how qualified you are for a scholarship. If they do not know you well enough, they can't speak very well about your abilities.
Question: How many scholarships should I apply for before I can stand a chance?
Short answer: As many as possible.
Long answer: #athread
SCHOLARSHIP IS A GAME OF NUMBERS.
The more applications you submit, the higher your chances of landing one or many scholarships.
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Here is the mantra I live by; "if you meet the minimum qualifications for a scholarship, give it a shot- your best shot!" I've had people ask me, this person graduated with a minimum 2:1, he had 3.5/5 CGPA, how did he win a scholarship? He applied, and his story resonated with..
the scholarship/admission panel. You do not know which scholarship panel your story will resonate with and that is the reason why you have to keep submitting those applications.
Over the course of 4 years, I made 30 applications and I failed in 26 of them (story for another day).