Funded PhD Position at Memorial
Memorial University has funding for one graduate student at the PhD level to work on historical geography and environmental history
Arn Keeling, Department of Geography, and John Sandlos, Department of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland, are seeking one graduate student at the PhD level to work on the historical geography and environmental history of resource development in the Circumpolar Arctic, starting Fall 2012.
The successful candidate should maintain a strong interest in resource development issues in the Arctic, particularly the social, environmental, and economic impacts of development on local communities. This student will join a dynamic and diverse graduate program at Memorial, including students working on the Abandoned Mines in Northern Canada Project (www.abandonedminesnc.com).
A comprehensive funding package (including funding for research expenses) is available pending the outcome of current grant applications. There will be opportunities to augment the fellowship amounts through scholarships or Graduate Assistantships.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive research institutions. It hosts the largest library in Atlantic Canada in addition to specialized research centres such as the Maritime History Archive and the Centre for Newfoundland Studies. The university is located in St. John’s, a unique and culturally vibrant city set within stunning natural beauty.
Interested applicants should contact:
Arn Keeling akeeling@mun.ca or John Sandlos jsandlos@mun.ca
Although the funding packages are tied to the researchers, prospective students must follow the formal application process for graduate school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. For more information on the School of Graduate Studies go to http://www.mun.ca/sgs/home/. Find out more about the Department of Geography at http://www.mun.ca/geog/graduate/.
Opportunities for Graduate Study: Memorial University
Department of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2011-2012.
John Sandlos, Department of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland, is seeking two graduate students at the MA level to work on the project, “Abandoned Mines in Northern Canada: Historical Consequences and Mitigation of Current Impacts.”
Positions Available:
- Two One Year Masters (MA) in History
In addition to completing required courses for the History MA, the successful candidates will develop a major paper project involving primary research on the history of mining in northern Canada, particularly the historical economic impact of mining in the region. Dr. Sandlos is seeking one student to work on mining in sub-Arctic Canada and another to work on Arctic Canada.
Comprehensive funding packages (minimum $12,000-$16,000/a plus research expenses are available), with opportunities to augment the amounts through scholarships or Graduate Assistantships.
Interested applicants should contact:
John Sandlos (jsandlos@mun.ca)
Although the funding packages are tied to the researchers, prospective students must follow the formal application process for graduate school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. For more information on the School of Graduate Studies go to http://www.mun.ca/sgs/home/.
Abandoned Mines Project Newsletter Available
The Abandoned Mines project has just celebrated their first year of research. To mark this occasion, the group has released their second newsletter, which provides updates on the project progress, information about the extensive team, and background information for those interested in Canada's abandoned mines.
Abandoned Mines Project Expands to Arctic Sites
Thanks to a recently received grant from ArcticNet, the Abandoned Mines in Northern Canada project is expanding to include new sites, new researchers and new questions. Abandoned Mines researchers Arn Keeling and John Sandlos are investigators on a new project examining "Adaptation, Industrial Development and Arctic Communities: Experiences of environmental and social change," funded through the recent ArcticNet Social and Human Health Sciences special call for projects. Also working with the on the project are Dr. Emilie Cameron, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia (and no stranger to NiCHE), and Dr. Frank Tester of the School of Social Work at UBC and the Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba.
The project, initially funded for one year, will examine the impacts of and responses to mineral-driven industrial development and resettlement in the Arctic through community-based research and historical-geographical analysis. Researchers will undertake fieldwork in three Nunavut communities, Kugluktuk (Coppermine) in the Kitikmeot region, Qamani’ tuaq (Baker Lake) and Kangiqiniq (Rankin Inlet) in the Kivalliq region. All three communities have a history of engagement with industrial mining operations, and are currently encountering large-scale mineral exploration activities and development proposals in their regions, which present both opportunities and uncertainties related to work, economic development, social and cultural change, and environmental impacts. The grant will also support student research and training, as well as the employment and training of community researchers.
Pine Point Movie Hits Cyberspace
The Abandoned Mines Project has produced its first movie, titled "The Pine Point Mine: History in the Landscape." The movie can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgY6biryzQc&feature=player_embedded
The movie does not translate well in full screen, but can be viewed in a mid-sized screen using the HQ setting at the bottom of the screen. Any comments or questions should be directed to John Sandlos (jsandlos@mun.ca). Happy viewing!!