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EAWAG Postdoc Fellow Available Remote Sensing of Lake Tipping Points

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems. The Department of Surface Waters – Research and Management (Surf) is seeking a highly motivated

Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) in remote sensing of lake tipping points

Find out more here

Committee on Earth Observation Satellites SDG Group Releases Support Sheet for SDG 14.1.1.a

The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Sustainable Development Goals Group has recently released a Support Sheet for SDG 14.1.1a – Life Below Water, Index of coastal eutrophication
and floating plastic debris density. Support sheets are meant to be informative and supply users many useful details and links in one place to assist their reporting on this topic.

Find out more about their work here – and stay tuned for other water related Support Sheets to be released soon including SDG 6.6.1.

AOGEO Scholarship Opportunity Announcement

AOGEO is collaborating with the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (RCSSTEAP) to offer valuable scholarship opportunities. Through this initiative, 5–10 outstanding international students from AOGEO Member countries will receive support in securing scholarships to pursue advanced degrees in space science and technology. AOGEO encourage colleagues to recommend exceptional students and share this opportunity in their networks.

All applicants must submit their application on both, Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn) and Beihang International Student Online Application System (https://admission.buaa.edu.cn). When submitting applications, please kindly copy the China GEO Secretariat (geosec-china@cstec.org.cn) who will assist in the enrolment and admission process. Read more here.

Programme Information AOGEO is looking for talented students eager to advance their studies in the following areas:

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
Micro-Satellite Technologies (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
Space Project Management (MASTA Programme)

Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China and Beihang University rules.
Be a citizen of an AOGEO Member Country other than China.
Be in a suitable state of health.
Hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old when applying for MASTA.
Hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old when applying for DOCSTA.
Have professional experience in the space technology industry or research institutes.
Possess relevant English proficiency certificates and the ability to take courses in English.
Have a research background in relevant areas.

Scholarship Information Applicants may apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Scholarship) at Beihang University. The full CSC Scholarship covers:

Tuition fees
Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
Monthly stipend:
- CNY 3,000/month for MASTA students (2 years)
- CNY 3,500/month for DOCSTA students (4 years)
Comprehensive medical insurance
Note: The scholarship does not cover international travel expenses.

Applicants who do not secure the CSC Scholarship may also apply for the Beijing Government Scholarship and Beihang University Scholarship as alternative funding options. Read more here

Application Deadline The deadline for applications for both the MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes and the CSC Scholarship is March 15, 2025.

Call for Book Chapters: Perspectives in Ocean, Marine and Coastal Governance

An opportunity is open to contribute to an upcoming and significant academic publication, Perspectives in Ocean, Marine and Coastal Governance, to be published by Springer.
This book brings a novel approach by comprehensively placing OMEGA (Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Governance) issues at the core of historical, current, and future pathways.

Researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field are encouraged to submit book chapters addressing key challenges and advancements.

Details:

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, 30 May 2025 at 24:00 CET
Submission Process: Abstracts should be submitted by filling out the designated form HERE

For further information regarding the book’s structure and submission process, please contact:
Prof. Godwell Nhamo (PhD)
Programme Leader and Editor-in-Chief

The book aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on ocean, marine, and coastal governance, incorporating historical, current, and future challenges.

Read the Call for Chapter Abstracts

Introductory ARSET Training: Application of EO for Assessing Waterbourne Disease Risk March 25/27

Introductory Webinar: The Application of Earth Observations for Assessing Waterborne Disease Risk

March 25 & 27, 2025
09:00-10:30 EDT (UTC-4) or
14:00-15:30 EDT (UTC-4)

Waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio are caused by contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation (World Health Organization). Inadequate management of urban, industrial, and agricultural wastewater worsens water quality in water bodies, introducing chemicals and exacerbating growth of pathogens in water. Every year, waterborne diseases are responsible for approximately one million deaths, the majority of which are children under the age of five. For improved availability of safe drinking water, it is necessary to monitor and manage watershed processes (e.g., rainfall, land use, runoff) and water quality in coastal regions, streams, and lakes for harmful pathogens and sediments. Globally available satellite observations have been found useful for monitoring temperature, sediments, and phytoplankton in water bodies as indicators of waterborne diseases. Also, flooding and pathways for waterborne diseases are studied using satellite observations. Satellite data are also used in disease (e.g., cholera) prediction models.

This two-part training will focus on describing and accessing remote sensing observations useful as water quality indicators of waterborne diseases, and will present case studies where remote sensing data are used to assess the likelihood of cholera outbreaks.